Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
10) This relates to the competency standard unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the Performance Criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.
Specific unit endorsement outcomes
This competency standard unit is presented as a composite unit that has nine (9) specific outcomes. There are nine (9) distinct endorsable outcomes in which competence can be achieved and which is to be reported. This is done because of the high degree of commonality in knowledge, process or function. Reporting the unit with the inclusion of an endorsement allows for the formal identification of the necessary applied skills related to workplace outcomes and at the same time reflects the work classification(s) generally understood by industry. The specific unit outcomes are:
1. Backfill
2. Clear and Grade
3. Ditching
4. Hydro Testing
5. Joint Coating
6. Lower and Lay
7. Mechanical (minor maintenance)
8. String and bend
9. Welding
Note:
The outcome of this unit may be used for the purpose of licensing and or registration against one or more of the following plant and equipment: Dozer; Excavator; Grader; Backhoe; Front End Loader; Skid Steer; Heavy Rigid Truck; Rough Terrain Crane. Where a candidate has an existing nationally endorsed competency or state/territory issued license in any of the plant and equipment found in this unit, competency will need to be demonstrated in the relevant endorsement.
This Unit shall be demonstrated in relation an area of endorsement designated against certain items of plant and equipment. The areas of endorsement and related plant and equipment are as follows:

Backfill
At least 1 of the listed items of plant and equipment
Padding MachineExcavatorGraderDozerFront End Loader
Clear and Grade
At least 1 of the listed items of plant and equipment
DozerExcavatorGraderBackhoeFront End Loader
Ditching
At least 1 of the listed items of plant and equipment
ExcavatorRock SawBucket Wheel Trencher
Hydro Testing
At least 1 of the listed items of plant and equipment
Crane TruckSide BoomRough Terrain Crane
Joint Coating
At least 1 of the listed items of plant and equipment
Sand Blasting Rig (Skid Steer)Over Ditch Wrapping MachineThermal Coil
Lower and Lay
At least 1 of the listed items of plant and equipment
Side Boom with Roller CradlesExcavator
Mechanical (minor maintenance)
At least 4 of the listed items of plant and equipment
Excavator and Vacuum LiftBending Machine and MandrelsInternal Line up ClampTack RigSide BoomRoller CradlesRock SawBucket Wheel TrencherThermal CoilOver Ditch Wrapping MachinePadding MachinesMitsu Bucket
String and bend
At least 1 of the listed items of plant and equipment
ExcavatorBending Machine with MandrelsSide Boom
Welding
At least 1 of the listed items of plant and equipment
Side BoomInternal Line up ClampTack Rig

Endorsement
Endorsement in the unit shall be separate for each item of plant and equipment listed in the Range Statement of the unit above, for which competency is attributed. More than one endorsement may be demonstrated.
In addition to the above range of items, the following constants and variables included in the element/Performance Criteria in this unit are fully described in the Definitions Section of this volume and form an integral part of the Range Statement of this unit:
Effective communication on a transmission pipeline construction site between operators and ground crew (eg hand signals etc)

EVIDENCE GUIDE
9) The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of this unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Overview of Assessment
9.1)

Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the Industry’s preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accord with industry and regulatory policy in this regard.

Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed.

The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Hence, sources of evidence need to be ‘rich’ in nature so as to minimise error in judgment.

Activities associated with normal every day work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its ‘richness’. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practised. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
9.2)

Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met.

Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each element and associated Performance Criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the ‘Assessment Guidelines — UEG11’. Evidence shall also comprise:

A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment. In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to:

Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the Performance Criteria and range

Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the Performance Criteria and range

Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit to such an extent that the learner’s performance outcome is reported in accordance with the preferred approach; namely a percentile graded result

Demonstrate an appropriate level of employability skills

Conduct work observing the relevant Anti discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedures

Demonstrate performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below: Group A, and 1 of the following Groups: B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J depending on the endorsement.



Range of tools/equipment/procedures/workplace


Group No
The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated
Item List


A
All
Working knowledge of OHS, environmental and cultural legislative and regulatory requirements
Effective communication between operators and ground crew
Deal at least once with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and associated skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items.


B
For Clear & Grade

1 of the following
Operate Dozer
Operate Excavator
Operate Grader
Operate Backhoe
Operate Front End Loader


C
String & Bend

1 of the following
Operate Excavator with vacuum lift
Operate Bending Machine with Mandrel
Operate Side Boom


D
Ditching Operator

1 of the following
Operate Excavator
Operate a Rock Saw
Operate a Bucket Wheel Trencher


E
Welding/Side Boom

1 of the following
Operate a Side Boom
Operate an Internal Line Up Clamp
Tack Rig: Operate a Dozer or Skid Steer


F
Joint Coating

1 of the following
Sand Blasting Rig: Operate a Skid Steer
Operate an Over ditch Wrapping Machine
Operate a Thermal Coil


G
Lower and Lay

1 of the following
Operate Side Booms with Roller Cradles
Operate Excavator


H
Backfill

1 of the following
Operate Padding Machines
Operate Excavator
Operate Grader
Operate Dozer
Operate Front End Loader


I
Hydro Testing Operator

1 of the following
Operate Crane Truck: Heavy Rigid Truck
Operate Side Boom
Operate Rough Terrain Crane


J
Mechanical (minor maintenance)

4 of the following
Carry out mechanical repairs to:
Excavator and vacuum lift
Bending machine and mandrels
Internal line up clamp
Tack Rig
Side Boom
Roller Cradles
Rock Saw
Bucket Wheel trencher
Thermal Coil
Over ditch wrapping machine
Padding machines
Mitsu Bucket

Context of and specific resources for assessment
9.3)

This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include:

OHS policy and work procedures and instructions.

Suitable work environment, facilities, equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this Unit.

Appropriate environmental regulation and work practices.

Appropriate organisational requirements.

Appropriate work environment, equipment and tools.

In addition to the resources listed above in context of and specific resources for assessment, evidence should show demonstrated competency in maintaining pipeline easements.

Assessment of this competency must also be undertaken in either an actual workplace or under a simulated work environment. Assessment must also integrate the employability skills.

Method of assessment
9.4)

This Unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 ‘Assessment Guidelines’.

Note: Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this Unit applies. This requires that the specified Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills described in this unit.

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units
9.5)

There are no recommended concurrent assessments with this unit.