UEGNSG048 — Conduct butt fusion of large diameter polyethylene gas pipeline systems
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What an assessment for UEGNSG048 must cover
73 assessable components: 3 elements (23 performance criteria), 23 performance evidence and 27 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 weld PE pipe
- 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
- 1.8Pre-start test weld sample is prepared in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Construct and weld PE 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
- 2.3Unsuitable or damaged materials, including improperly stored materials, are rejected/rectified and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.4Work is completed within agreed timeframe and to industry standards in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
- 2.5Unplanned events are referred to the relevant person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.6Welding and laying of polyethylene gas distribution mains are conducted in accordance with relevant industry standards and workplace procedures
- 2.7Faults and operational conditions of the components are identified, repaired or replaced, and reported in accordance with organisational job requirements
- 2.8Welds quality check of work and testing of pipework is carried out in accordance with industry standards, work instructions and 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 equipment material handling procedures in accordance with workplace procedures
- applying relevant industry standards, guidelines, codes of practice and regulations, including pre-start test weld
- applying relevant workplace safety requirements and procedures, including applying risk control measures for stray, static and electrical faults
- applying sustainable energy and environmental principles and practices
- assembling, joining and laying polyethylene gas distribution mains in accordance with workplace procedures
- assessing pipework prior to welding and post-weld in accordance with weld specifications
- assessing real time weather and site condition controls, including high wind, secondary cleaning processes and control measures
- checking tools, equipment, plant and personal protection equipment (PPE) for correct operation and safety, including ensuring equipment is in calibration dates in accordance with workplace procedures or manufacturer specifications
- cleaning, checking and storing tools and equipment
- communicating effectively with others
- completing required documentation and reporting
- conducting visual weld inspection, quality and safety checks in accordance with weld specifications
- dealing with unplanned events/situations in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
- identifying and correctly reading plans, drawings, manuals and diagrams
- installing large diameter polyethylene butt fused system on gas distribution mains, including:
- calculating butt welding parameters
- checking generator specifications to welder requirements and associated equipment rating
- selecting materials and capabilities
- preparing the weld site and specific environment in accordance with safe work method statement (SWMS), job specification, work instruction or project requirements
- rehabilitating and maintaining a clean work area
- reporting and rejecting unsuitable or damaged materials in accordance with workplace procedures
- selecting correct materials, equipment, tools, PPE and measurement devices
- undertaking at least two joints; one joint pre-start test weld joint in accordance with relevant industry standards and job specification, at least one of the joints must be completed with fully automated butt fusion equipment.
Knowledge evidence
- conditions for direct installation and insertion of polyethylene (PE) pipeline
- construction of PE pipelines
- effective communication techniques
- environmental and sustainable energy principles and practices
- installation, inspection and testing of PE pipelines
- jointing procedures, methods and calculations
- material compatibility, including material thicknesses and types
- PE gas pipeline types, characteristics and components
- problem-solving techniques
- relevant industry standards, legislation, regulations and codes of practice
- relevant manufacturer specifications
- relevant materials, plans, diagrams, drawings and resources
- relevant materials, tools, equipment, plant, measuring devices and PPE
- 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
- hazards, risk assessment and control measures
- hazards of working with gas
- hazardous activities, including the use of power tools, lifting, manual handling, climbing, and working in restricted space, excavations and trenches
- relevant SWMS/job safety analysis (JSA) or risk mitigation processes, including electrostatic hazards and risk mitigation
- risk controls for stray, static and electrical faults
- relevant workplace documentation, including calculations and inspection results
- relevant workplace policies and procedures, including material storage, inspection, handling and reporting workplace procedures
- site preparation, safety plans, job requirements and work schedules
- weld quality and safety checks.
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Questions about assessing UEGNSG048
What does an assessment tool for UEGNSG048 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for UEGNSG048 needs to address all 73 unit components: 3 elements with 23 performance criteria, 23 performance evidence requirements, 27 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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