Qualification Outline

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Certificate III in Gas Supply Industry Operations

Certificate III in Gas Supply Industry Operations

Qualification
National Code:
UEG30121
State Code:
BHJ2
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Original TGA Release Date
23/11/2021
Approved Date
28/01/2022
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
830
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
23/11/2021
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 23/11/2021 Current Approved
Description

This qualification provides competencies to conduct gas supply industry activities, including installation, maintenance, fault find and repair, operations of distribution and transmission gas pipelines, cylinders and associated equipment.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of 960 weighting points comprising:
- 300 core weighting points listed below; plus
- 660 elective weighting points from the elective units listed below.

Choose a minimum of 660 weighting points elective units from the list below, of which between 0 and 160 weighting points can be taken from Group A, between 0 and 180 weighting points can be taken from Group B, between 0 and 130 weighting points can be taken from Group D; or elective units between 330 and 660 weighting points can be taken from Group C.

Up to 160 weighting points of the elective unitsGroup A, may be selected, with appropriate contextualisation, from any relevant nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited course, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification. Previously assigned weighting points are listed in the UEG CVIG, if not listed weighting points will be 10 points unless directed from the Gas Industry Reference Committee (IRC). The general elective units must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification.
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure all prerequisite units specified are complied with.

See training.gov.au for a list of prerequisite units.
1. Core Units

All eight (8) core units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAD31 UEGNSG141 Apply workplace health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the gas supply industry 18 Unit of competency
OCD85 BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety 40 Unit of competency
OAE23 UEGNSG132 Carry out basic work activities in a gas industry work environment 54 Unit of competency
OAD41 UEGNSG133 Comply with environmental policies and procedures in the utilities industry 36 Unit of competency
OCF03 BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities 30 Unit of competency
OAD28 UEGNSG005 Prepare to work in the gas industry 18 Unit of competency
OCE33 BSBLDR301 Support effective workplace relationships 35 Unit of competency
OAQ30 BSBXTW301 Work in a team 35 Unit of competency
2. Group A: Imported and Common Elective Units

Between 0 and 160 weighting points can be taken from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWC30 MSMSUP200 Achieve work outcomes 52 Unit of competency
AVJ45 TLIF2006 Apply accident-emergency procedures 20 Unit of competency
AVJ44 TLIF2010 Apply fatigue management strategies 30 Unit of competency
AWM24 TLIF2012 Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives 30 Unit of competency
AXN65 PMAOMIR346 Assess and secure an incident site 30 Unit of competency
OCX91 RIICCM208E Carry out basic levelling 8 Unit of competency
OCX12 RIICCM205F Carry out manual excavation 8 Unit of competency
OAF15 MSMPMC400 Carry out stock control 20 Unit of competency
OAA32 TLIB0002 Carry out vehicle inspection 20 Unit of competency
OCK71 PMAOPS338 Communicate and monitor pipeline activities 40 Unit of competency
OAK56 RIIMPO319E Conduct backhoe/loader operations 50 Unit of competency
OAK55 RIIMPO320F Conduct civil construction excavator operations 160 Unit of competency
OAK57 RIIMPO318F Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations 68 Unit of competency
AXN86 MSMWHS201 Conduct hazard analysis 20 Unit of competency
AUZ57 HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely 40 Unit of competency
OAK78 RIIHAN309F Conduct telescopic materials handler operations 80 Unit of competency
OAK64 RIIMPO308F Conduct tracked dozer operations 60 Unit of competency
OAK69 RIIMPO304E Conduct wheel loader operations 65 Unit of competency
OAK65 RIIMPO309F Conduct wheeled dozer operations 40 Unit of competency
OCE28 BSBSTR301 Contribute to continuous improvement 35 Unit of competency
AXN72 PMAOMIR210 Control evacuation to muster point 20 Unit of competency
AWC14 MSMWHS205 Control minor incidents 26 Unit of competency
OBM75 RIIWHS205E Control traffic with stop-slow bat 4 Unit of competency
OCF10 BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans 35 Unit of competency
AXO15 MSMPER400 Coordinate permit process 30 Unit of competency
OCW05 CPPFES2005 Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment 15 Unit of competency
OCX55 RIIWMG203E Drain and dewater civil construction sites 12 Unit of competency
AWM97 TLIC3005 Drive heavy combination vehicle 40 Unit of competency
AWM98 TLIC3004 Drive heavy rigid vehicle 40 Unit of competency
AWN05 TLIC2002 Drive light rigid vehicle 40 Unit of competency
AVK05 TLIC3003 Drive medium rigid vehicle 40 Unit of competency
OCD19 RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces 24 Unit of competency
AWC06 MSMWHS110 Follow emergency response procedures 26 Unit of competency
AXN80 MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres 30 Unit of competency
AWM76 TLID2003 Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances 20 Unit of competency
OCC91 RIISAM201E Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials 16 Unit of competency
AWM62 TLID3015 Identify and label explosives/dangerous goods 20 Unit of competency
AXO08 MSMSUP303 Identify equipment faults 26 Unit of competency
OBM88 RIIWHS302E Implement traffic management plans 16 Unit of competency
OCX36 RIICCM210E Install trench support 8 Unit of competency
AXM16 PMAWHS310 Investigate incidents 30 Unit of competency
AXO16 MSMPER300 Issue work permits 20 Unit of competency
ODB30 PMBWELD301E Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using butt welding 20 Unit of competency
ODB04 PMBWELD302E Join polyethylene plastic pipelines using electrofusion welding 20 Unit of competency
OCX32 RIICRC208E Lay pipes 32 Unit of competency
AXM14 PMAWHS311 Lead emergency teams 20 Unit of competency
AWL62 TLILIC3017 Licence to drive a heavy combination vehicle 60 Unit of competency
AWL69 TLILIC2016 Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle 40 Unit of competency
AWL68 TLILIC2014 Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle 40 Unit of competency
AWL70 TLILIC2015 Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle 40 Unit of competency
AWL61 TLILIC3018 Licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle 60 Unit of competency
OAE42 TLILIC0003 Licence to operate a forklift truck 40 Unit of competency
OAE46 TLILIC0008 Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity) 60 Unit of competency
OAE38 TLILIC0010 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes) 70 Unit of competency
OAE43 TLILIC0013 Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes) 70 Unit of competency
OAE40 TLILIC0002 Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) 40 Unit of competency
OCO88 CPCCLDG3001 Licence to perform dogging 80 Unit of competency
OCQ72 CPCCLRG3001 Licence to perform rigging basic level 96 Unit of competency
OCQ71 CPCCLRG3002 Licence to perform rigging intermediate level 24 Unit of competency
AWL74 TLILIC0001 Licence to transport dangerous goods by road 55 Unit of competency
AWM55 TLID3036 Lift and move load using a mobile crane 40 Unit of competency
AWM71 TLID2016 Load and unload explosives/dangerous goods 30 Unit of competency
OCF18 BSBOPS301 Maintain business resources 15 Unit of competency
OBY02 UEECO0002 Maintain documentation 18 Unit of competency
AXO20 MSMPER201 Monitor and control work permits 20 Unit of competency
AXO18 MSMPER202 Observe permit work 20 Unit of competency
AVJ74 TLID2010 Operate a forklift 40 Unit of competency
OCY80 TLID0012 Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane 40 Unit of competency
AXN39 PMAOPS223 Operate and monitor valve systems 20 Unit of competency
OCK92 PMAOPS346 Operate and troubleshoot liquefaction process 40 Unit of competency
OCK74 PMAOPS315 Operate and troubleshoot process control systems 60 Unit of competency
OBU39 ICTICT214 Operate application software packages 60 Unit of competency
AXN81 MSMWHS216 Operate breathing apparatus 20 Unit of competency
AXM42 PMASUP311 Operate communications hub 40 Unit of competency
AWN02 TLIC2025 Operate four wheel drive vehicle 40 Unit of competency
AWN08 TLIC0003 Operate LP gas tanker 35 Unit of competency
OBB09 BSBWHS308 Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control processes 30 Unit of competency
OBC40 AVIW0006 Perform infrastructure inspections using remote operated systems 30 Unit of competency
AXM23 PMAWHS211 Prepare equipment for emergency response 20 Unit of competency
AWM58 TLID3027 Prepare for transport of dangerous goods 40 Unit of competency
AXI38 CPCCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 6 Unit of competency
AWC28 MSMSUP210 Process and record information 13 Unit of competency
OCD38 BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments 35 Unit of competency
OCD26 HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 4 Unit of competency
OCD30 HLTAID011 Provide First Aid 18 Unit of competency
OCD28 HLTAID013 Provide First Aid in remote or isolated site 25 Unit of competency
OCY44 RIICCM207E Spread and compact materials manually 12 Unit of competency
OCW83 RIICCM206E Support plant operations 8 Unit of competency
OCE36 BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals 35 Unit of competency
AWC09 MSMSUP240 Undertake minor maintenance 26 Unit of competency
BAK40 MSS402080 Undertake root cause analysis 30 Unit of competency
OCK78 PMAOPS317 Undertake ship transfer operations 40 Unit of competency
BAK41 MSS402061 Use SCADA systems in operations 30 Unit of competency
AWM61 TLID3023 Use specialised liquid bulk gas transfer equipment 40 Unit of competency
AWC19 MSMSUP390 Use structured problem-solving tools 40 Unit of competency
AWC65 MSMPER200 Work in accordance with an issued permit 20 Unit of competency
OBW40 RIIWHS204E Work safely at heights 16 Unit of competency
3. Group B: General Elective Units

Between 0 and 180 weighting points can be taken from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OAD44 UEGNSG140 Apply environmental policies and procedures in the utilities industry 18 Unit of competency
OCA55 UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace 18 Unit of competency
OAD64 UEGNSG227 Assist with the construction and laying of gas distribution mains 36 Unit of competency
OAD69 UEGNSG226 Assist with the construction, laying and connection of gas distribution services to mains 36 Unit of competency
ODQ67 UEGNSG303 Carry out transmission pipeline construction work activities 54 Unit of competency
OAD29 UEGNSG330 Coat metallic pipelines 72 Unit of competency
OAD90 UEGNSG219 Conduct excavations in the utilities industry 54 Unit of competency
OAH41 UEPOPS205 Conduct minor mechanical maintenance 36 Unit of competency
ODQ72 UEGNSG206 Construct and lay copper and stainless steel gas distribution pipelines 54 Unit of competency
ODQ58 UEGNSG701 Disconnect and reconnect data logging equipment 25 Unit of competency
ODQ56 UEGNSG702 Disconnect and reconnect small capacity gas meters 36 Unit of competency
OAD60 UEGNSG134 Establish a utilities infrastructure work site 54 Unit of competency
OAD91 UEGNSG331 Establish right of way access for transmission pipeline construction 54 Unit of competency
OCY65 UEGNSG203 Evaluate and extinguish gas fire 20 Unit of competency
OBX42 UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components 36 Unit of competency
ODQ55 UEGNSG703 Fault find and repair data logging equipment 55 Unit of competency
OAD63 UEGNSG615 Fill LPG cylinders 72 Unit of competency
ODQ47 UEGNSG230 First on site response to gas pipeline emergencies 81 Unit of competency
ODQ51 UEGNSG704 Install and commission data logging equipment 45 Unit of competency
OAD25 UEGNSG004 Locate, prove and protect utility assets 54 Unit of competency
OAD85 UEGNSG342 Maintain pipeline easements 36 Unit of competency
OAD79 UEGNSG804 Maintain single stage and single run gas flow and pressure control and measuring devices 72 Unit of competency
OAH43 UEPOPS203 Operate and monitor communications system 18 Unit of competency
OAE17 UEGNSG708 Pressure test residential and small commercial gas installations 36 Unit of competency
ODQ53 UEGNSG707 Process data logging information 35 Unit of competency
ODQ52 UEGNSG709 Process meter reading information using appropriate technology 36 Unit of competency
ODQ50 UEGNSG710 Read and record meter readings 36 Unit of competency
OAE13 UEGNSG616 Refurbish gas cylinders 72 Unit of competency
OAE16 UEGNSG714 Relight Type A gas appliances 54 Unit of competency
OAE02 UEGNSG006 Use a portable gas detector to locate escape 36 Unit of competency
ODQ48 UEGNSG715 Use data logging equipment 25 Unit of competency
OCC28 UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications 36 Unit of competency
ODQ44 UEGNSG316 Work in proximity of transmission pipeline construction plant and equipment 36 Unit of competency
OBH87 UETTDREL14 Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker 36 Unit of competency
4. Group C: General Elective Units

Between 330 and 360 weighting points can be taken from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
ODQ46 UEGNSG901 Apply safety practices, procedures, and compliance standards for handling hydrogen gas 35 Unit of competency
OAE00 UEGNSG622 Assess the operational capability of gas safety equipment on a delivery vehicle 36 Unit of competency
OAE04 UEGNSG353 Carry out aerial surveillance of gas transmission pipelines 54 Unit of competency
OAE25 UEGNSG349 Carry out surveillance of gas transmission pipelines 99 Unit of competency
OAD66 UEGNSG218 Carry out surveillance on gas distribution assets 81 Unit of competency
OAD42 UEGNSG352 Check and report on gas station conditions 36 Unit of competency
ODQ42 UEGNSG205 Commission or decommission gas distribution pipelines 90 Unit of competency
ODQ57 UEGNSG304 Commission or decommission gas transmission pipelines 108 Unit of competency
ODQ45 UEGNSG902 Commission, operate and maintain electrolysers 70 Unit of competency
OAD68 UEGNSG200 Conduct butt fusion of large diameter polyethylene gas pipeline systems 18 Unit of competency
OCX02 UEGNSG201 Conduct distribution pipeline emergency repair 90 Unit of competency
OCW68 UEGNSG202 Conduct emergency site control on gas distribution assets 90 Unit of competency
OAD58 UEGNSG142 Conduct isolations under the permit to work system for gas industry work sites 72 Unit of competency
ODQ69 UEGNSG208 Construct and lay large copper gas distribution pipelines 54 Unit of competency
OAD52 UEGNSG222 Construct and lay nylon or PVC gas distribution mains 54 Unit of competency
ODQ61 UEGNSG209 Construct and lay polyethylene gas distribution mains 54 Unit of competency
ODQ71 UEGNSG211 Construct and lay steel gas distribution pipelines 54 Unit of competency
OAE24 UEGNSG212 Construct, lay and connect a gas distribution service to a plastic main 54 Unit of competency
OAD62 UEGNSG213 Construct, lay and connect a gas distribution service to a steel main 54 Unit of competency
OAD93 UEGNSG621 Control bulk storage of LPG 72 Unit of competency
OAD81 UEGNSG354 Control excavations in the vicinity of gas transmission pipelines 54 Unit of competency
ODQ49 UEGNSG306 Control gas processing, storage or regasification operations in an LNG storage facility 90 Unit of competency
ODQ43 UEGNSG903 Fault find and repair hydrogen storage equipment 70 Unit of competency
ODQ59 UEGNSG317 First response to a gas facility event 54 Unit of competency
ODQ64 UEGNSG312 Inject gas into underground storage 55 Unit of competency
ODQ41 UEGNSG904 Inject hydrogen gas into distribution networks 55 Unit of competency
OAH96 UEPMNT367 Install and commission stationary gas fuelled reciprocating engines Unit of competency
ODQ54 UEGNSG103 Install and commission stationary gas fuelled turbine engines 54 Unit of competency
OAD30 UEGNSG412 Install cathodic protection systems 99 Unit of competency
OAE22 UEGNSG807 Install gas flow, measuring and pressure regulating devices 72 Unit of competency
OAD99 UEGNSG713 Investigate billing exceptions-conditions 54 Unit of competency
OAD45 UEGNSG217 Launch and recover PIGs in a gas distribution pipeline 90 Unit of competency
OAD43 UEGNSG346 Launch and recover PIGs in gas transmission pipelines 90 Unit of competency
OAD32 UEGNSG614 Load, unload, exchange and connect LPG cylinders 72 Unit of competency
OAD89 UEGNSG411 Maintain cathodic protection systems 99 Unit of competency
OAD61 UEGNSG805 Maintain multi-stage and multi-run gas flow and pressure measuring and regulating devices 72 Unit of competency
OAG92 UEPOPS336 Manage, operate and monitor a gas turbine unit 54 Unit of competency
OAD46 UEGNSG135 Monitor and control gas odourisation 90 Unit of competency
ODQ39 UEGNSG905 Monitor and control hydrogen in gas distribution networks 35 Unit of competency
OAE20 UEGNSG617 Monitor and control the transfer of bulk LPG 90 Unit of competency
OAD20 UEGNSG811 Monitor and operate complex flow control, measuring and regulating devices for gas distribution 99 Unit of competency
ODQ63 UEGNSG313 Monitor and operate flow control, pressure measuring and regulating devices for gas transmission 90 Unit of competency
OAD94 UEGNSG355 Monitor and report on cathodic protection systems 36 Unit of competency
OAE26 UEGNSG137 Operate and maintain gas station water bath heaters 54 Unit of competency
OAH11 UEPOPS317 Operate and monitor fixed fire protection systems 27 Unit of competency
OAG82 UEPOPS347 Operate and monitor supervisory, control and data acquisition systems 54 Unit of competency
OAD34 UEGNSG620 Organise the repair of faults in LPG processing or storage facilities and equipment 72 Unit of competency
OAD39 UEGNSG225 Perform routine maintenance on distribution pipeline facilities and equipment 90 Unit of competency
OAD54 UEGNSG347 Perform routine maintenance on transmission pipeline facilities and equipment 99 Unit of competency
OAD37 UEGNSG619 Perform scheduled maintenance on gas processing or storage facilities and equipment 99 Unit of competency
OAE05 UEGNSG229 Prepare simple drawings of as laid gas mains and services 36 Unit of competency
OAD95 UEGNSG618 Process liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) 90 Unit of competency
ODQ60 UEGNSG509 Remotely monitor and operate gas transmission flow and pressure measuring and regulating devices 81 Unit of competency
OAH95 UEPMNT368 Repair and maintain stationary gas fuelled reciprocating engines Unit of competency
OAD22 UEGNSG139 Repair and maintain stationary gas fuelled turbine engines 54 Unit of competency
OAD59 UEGNSG506 Respond to gas infrastructure emergencies 72 Unit of competency
OAD84 UEGNSG348 Supervise the operation of plant and equipment for the construction of gas transmission pipelines 54 Unit of competency
OAD38 UEGNSG706 Test new residential and small commercial gas installations 54 Unit of competency
OCX66 UEGNSG101 Undertake gas leak surveys 54 Unit of competency
ODQ38 UEGNSG906 Undertake routine hydrogen storage operations 55 Unit of competency
OBZ77 UEECD0050 Use and maintain the integrity of a portable gas detection device 18 Unit of competency
ODQ62 UEGNSG315 Withdraw gas from underground storage 55 Unit of competency
5. Group D: General Elective Units

Between 0 and 130 weighting points can be taken from Group D.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OCW96 UEGNSG501 Communicate with gas industry stakeholders to meet operational requirements 99 Unit of competency
OAD23 UEGNSG131 Compile a gas industry technical report 18 Unit of competency
OCW97 UEGNSG302 Conduct transmission pipeline emergency repair 108 Unit of competency
OAE06 UEGNSG109 Control field pipeline operations 54 Unit of competency
ODQ70 UEGNSG214 Coordinate and conduct gas distribution pipeline repair and modifications 99 Unit of competency
OAE19 UEGNSG326 Coordinate and monitor staff and contractors 54 Unit of competency
ODQ40 UEGNSG215 Coordinate construction, laying and testing of gas distribution pipelines 99 Unit of competency
OAD98 UEGNSG305 Coordinate gas transmission pipeline repairs and modifications 99 Unit of competency
OAD75 UEGNSG106 Coordinate repair of pipeline, facilities and equipment 99 Unit of competency
ODQ66 UEGNSG307 Coordinate the operation of relevant plant and equipment for transmission pipeline construction 54 Unit of competency
ODQ65 UEGNSG309 Coordinate transmission pipeline construction operations 54 Unit of competency
OAE14 UEGNSG314 Liaise with third party and the community to maintain pipeline integrity and community safety 36 Unit of competency
OAD49 UEGNSG806 Maintain SCADA controlled flow and pressure equipment and electronic gas measurement equipment 90 Unit of competency
OCW94 UEGNSG503 Monitor and control field activities 99 Unit of competency
OCW93 UEGNSG504 Monitor and control gas infrastructure using Control Centre systems 99 Unit of competency
OCW78 UEGNSG505 Operate and monitor gas infrastructure to meet nominated demand 108 Unit of competency
OAD19 UEGNSG108 Operate and monitor pipeline control systems 54 Unit of competency
OAD50 UEGNSG210 Supervise and monitor contract staff for work on distribution pipelines 54 Unit of competency
OAE12 UEGNSG310 Supervise and monitor contract work 54 Unit of competency
OAD76 UEGNSG110 Supervise technical operations for gas distribution or transmission 54 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BGL2 UEG30120 Certificate III in Gas Supply Industry Operations Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BIL5 UEG30122 Certificate III in Gas Supply Industry Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification

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