UEGNSG055 — Launch and recover PIGs in a gas distribution pipeline
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What an assessment for UEGNSG055 must cover
77 assessable components: 3 elements (26 performance criteria), 24 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 and plan for pigging gas distribution pipelines
- 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
- 1.8Site, PIG, PIG trap and pipeline are prepared to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.9Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with job requirements, workplace procedures and traffic management plan
2 Launch and recover gas distribution pipeline PIGs
- 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
- 2.4Launch and recovery of gas distribution pipeline PIG is carried out in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures
- 2.5Work is completed within agreed timeframe and to industry standards in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
- 2.6Relevant data/results from distribution pipeline pigging operations is gathered/retrieved and analysed to determine internal pipeline conditions in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.7Testing and inspecting of pipeline and pigging equipment is conducted in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
- 2.8Alarms, codes and hazard warnings are correctly recognised, and the correct response strategy is selected and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.9Faults and operational conditions of the components are identified, repaired or replaced, and reported in accordance with organisational job requirements
- 2.10Unplanned events are referred to the relevant person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Re-establish distribution pipeline to operational condition, and complete work and relevant documentation
- 3.1Workplace safety risk control measures for work completion are followed
- 3.2Retrieved PIG is inspected to determine the wear sustained to the PIG, material is checked against works schedule for conformance and anomalies reported in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.3Quality and safety checks of the work are conducted in accordance with job requirements, workplace procedures and community and industry standards
- 3.4Worksite is cleaned, reinstated and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.5Tools, equipment and any surplus resources/materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.6Incidents are reported and followed up as required in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.7Relevant person/s is notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.8Work completion documentation is completed accurately and provided to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
Performance evidence
- applying decision-making and problem techniques
- applying relevant industry standards, guidelines, codes of practice and regulations
- applying relevant workplace safety requirements, including:
- ensuring emergency response procedures are in place
- conducting job safety analysis (JSA)
- working safely with hazardous materials and equipment
- identifying and reporting hazards
- implementing risk control measures
- selecting and using correct personal protective equipment (PPE)
- applying sustainable energy and environmental principles and practices
- carrying out pigging operation
- communicating with relevant stakeholders
- conducting quality and safety checks
- dealing with unplanned events/situations in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
- following traffic management plan
- inspecting pipeline inspection gauges (PIGs) to determine wear
- interpreting technical drawings and plans
- obtaining and complying with relevant work permits
- preparing and planning for pigging gas distribution pipelines
- preparing PIG for launch
- recording data
- recovering distribution pipeline PIG
- re-establishing distribution pipeline to operational condition
- testing and inspecting pipeline and pigging equipment
Knowledge evidence
- fault-finding and troubleshooting techniques
- hazardous activities, including lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces or aloft, and use of power tools
- quality and safety checks
- pipeline preparation, including:
- relevant authorities and persons to be notified and approval requirements
- types of pipeline materials
- new and existing pipelines and stations
- trap launchers and receivers installed
- water and waste disposal requirements
- pipeline pigging sequence
- pigging a main pipeline, including:
- insertion/launching
- monitoring and communication
- capture/recovery
- dangers
- relevant documentation, reporting and communication for pigging
- relevant industry plant, equipment, tools and materials
- relevant work permits
- 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
- traffic management plans
- types of data outputs from different PIGs
- types of PIGs and applications
- waste disposal
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Questions about assessing UEGNSG055
What does an assessment tool for UEGNSG055 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for UEGNSG055 needs to address all 77 unit components: 3 elements with 26 performance criteria, 24 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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Related units
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- UEGNSG010 — Conduct general excavations
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- UEGNSG014 — Control industrial gas storage/processing operations
- UEGNSG015 — Coordinate gas transmission pipeline repairs and modifications
- UEGNSG016 — Establish right of way access and maintain transmission pipeline easement
- UEGNSG017 — Fill by weight industrial gas cylinders
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