UEGNSG008Assist with the construction and laying of gas distribution mains

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What an assessment for UEGNSG008 must cover

79 assessable components: 3 elements (20 performance criteria), 24 performance evidence and 35 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to assist in the construction and laying of gas distribution mains

  • 1.1Workplace safety, environmental and sustainable energy practices for the site are identified, obtained and understood
  • 1.2Job requirements are obtained and interpreted from plans, specifications and instructions
  • 1.3Relevant job requirements and workplace procedures for work activities are discussed with relevant person/s, including third parties, to determine and confirm work schedule and respective responsibilities
  • 1.4Hazards are identified, workplace safety and environmental risks are assessed, and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5Scope of responsibility under the relevant job requirements, including all work permits and/or relevant notifications, is determined and confirmed to access the services and perform work in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.6Equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to carry out work activities are identified, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 1.7Materials, plans, diagrams, drawings and resources required for work are confirmed and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures

2 Assist in the construction and laying of gas distribution mains

  • 2.1Workplace safety and environmental risk control measures, schedule of work and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed
  • 2.2Appropriate materials, tools and equipment are selected and used safely in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 2.3Assistance in preparing and trenching the excavation for laying of pipe is provided in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures
  • 2.4Assistance in constructing and laying of gas distribution mains is provided in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures
  • 2.5Work is completed within agreed timeframe and to industry standards in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.6Unplanned events are referred to the relevant person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures

3 Complete work and relevant documentation

  • 3.1Workplace safety risk control measures for work completion are followed
  • 3.2Quality and safety checks of the work are conducted in accordance with job requirements, workplace procedures and community and industry standards
  • 3.3Worksite is cleaned, reinstated and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4Tools, equipment and any surplus resources/materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5Incidents are reported and followed up as required in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.6Relevant person/s is notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.7Work completion documentation is completed accurately and provided to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

Performance evidence

  • applying controls for stray, static and induced electrical faults
  • applying relevant industry standards, guidelines, codes of practice and regulations
  • applying relevant workplace safety requirements
  • applying sustainable energy and environmental principles and practices
  • assisting in conducting quality and safety checks
  • assisting in cutting, joining, laying, covering and connecting gas distribution pipelines
  • assisting in pneumatic testing and pigging activities
  • assisting in the construction and laying of a main
  • communicating effectively with others
  • completing required documentation and reporting
  • completing work and relevant documentation
  • consulting supervisor to assist in coordinating work
  • identifying and correctly reading plans, drawings, manuals and diagrams
  • identifying plant and equipment and safe operating parameters/requirements
  • maintaining a clean work area
  • minimising waste
  • obtaining job requirements and work instructions
  • obtaining relevant resources, tools, equipment and materials to conduct the work
  • preparing the excavation site
  • preparing to assist construction and laying a main
  • referring third-party issues to supervisor
  • reporting workplace safety and incidents to supervisor
  • reporting workplace safety risks, incidents, accidents and unplanned events to supervisor
  • working in accordance with relevant work permit/notifications

Knowledge evidence

  • dangers of working with live gas
  • dangers of working near plant
  • controls for stray, static and induced electrical faults
  • cutting, tapping, and joining pipelines and fittings, including:
  • requirements under various conditions and inclement weather
  • methods, procedures and safety requirements
  • effective communication techniques
  • environmental and sustainable energy principles and practices
  • hazards and hazardous activities in the workplace
  • installation of service pipelines
  • relevant legislation, industry standards, codes of practice and regulations, including relevant industry and technical standards
  • relevant manufacturer instructions
  • relevant materials, plans, diagrams, drawings and resources
  • relevant materials, tools, equipment, plant, measuring devices and personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • relevant safe work method statements (SWMS)/job safety analysis (JSA) or risk mitigation processes
  • relevant workplace safety requirements, including:
  • legislated work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements
  • legislated industry/technical specific requirements
  • workplace safety procedures
  • manufacturer requirements
  • relevant work permits and/or notifications
  • relevant workplace documentation
  • relevant workplace policies and procedures
  • site preparation, safety plans, job requirements and work schedules
  • techniques to minimise waste
  • third-party issues
  • transition fittings and adaptors to other piping materials
  • installation methods for pipelines, including:
  • bedding materials
  • trenched, open cut and trenchless
  • trench width and depth
  • required installation depth in various locations
  • pipeline support
  • backfilling/compacting requirements
  • surface reinstatement

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What does an assessment tool for UEGNSG008 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for UEGNSG008 needs to address all 79 unit components: 3 elements with 20 performance criteria, 24 performance evidence requirements, 35 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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