Qualification Outline

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Certificate II in Gas Supply Industry Operations

Certificate II in Gas Supply Industry Operations

Qualification
National Code:
UEG20122
State Code:
BIL4
TGA Status:
Current
DTWD Status:
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0303 - Process And Resources Engineering
Original TGA Release Date
09/12/2022
Approved Date
13/03/2023
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
338
Duration
4 Semesters
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/12/2022
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 09/12/2022 Current Approved
Description

This qualification provides competencies for entry-level gas supply industry activities in transmission, distribution pipeline and cylinder operations and functions as outlined below:
Distribution pipeline activities, including assisting in laying distribution infrastructure (including pipes); assisting in the construction of gas pipeline infrastructure and reading gas meters in industrial, commercial and rural environments, on pipelines, associated facilities and equipment, and control centres.
Transmission pipeline activities, including right of way preparation, rigging operations, hydrotesting, laying pipelines, operating transmission pipeline construction plant and equipment, and conducting minor mechanical maintenance.
Gas cylinder operations for domestic and industrial supply of gaseous fuels, including checking, testing, maintaining and filling of gaseous fuel cylinders and the storage, handling, loading, transportation and distribution of cylinders in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards and regulatory requirements.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
A total of twelve (12) units of competency comprising:
- four (4) core units listed below, plus
- four (4) gas elective units from Group A, plus
- two (2) imported elective units from Group B, and
- the remaining two (2) elective units may be selected from Group A or Group B or with appropriate contextualisation from a qualification in this or any endorsed Training Package, provided selected units contribute to the vocational outcome of the qualification.
1. Core Units

All four (4) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
OEL64 UEGNSG002 Apply environmental policies and procedures in the gas supply industry 20 Unit of competency
OEK34 UEGNSG041 Apply safe working practices in the gas supply industry 18 Unit of competency
OEL07 UEGNSG033 Carry out basic work activities in a gas industry work environment 54 Unit of competency
OEK89 UEGNSG031 Prepare to work in the gas industry 18 Unit of competency
2. Group A - Gas Elective Units

At least four (4) units must be chosen from Group A.
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
OEJ77 UEGNSG008 Assist with the construction and laying of gas distribution mains 36 Unit of competency
OEL65 UEGNSG009 Assist with the construction, laying and connection of gas distribution services to mains 36 Unit of competency
OEK10 UEGNSG010 Conduct general excavations 54 Unit of competency
ODQ56 UEGNSG702 Disconnect and reconnect small capacity gas meters 36 Unit of competency
OEK19 UEGNSG052 Establish a utilities infrastructure worksite 54 Unit of competency
OEL00 UEGNSG016 Establish right of way access and maintain transmission pipeline easement 40 Unit of competency
OCY65 UEGNSG203 Evaluate and extinguish gas fire 20 Unit of competency
OEM22 UEGNSG017 Fill by weight industrial gas cylinders 72 Unit of competency
OEJ96 UEGNSG018 First on site response to gas pipeline emergencies 81 Unit of competency
ODQ59 UEGNSG317 First response to a gas facility event 54 Unit of competency
OEJ67 UEGNSG024 Monitor and control the transfer of bulk industrial gas 90 Unit of competency
OEK29 UEGNSG042 Pressure test residential and small commercial gas installations 36 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
OEM33 UEGNSG043 Relight Type A gas appliances 54 Unit of competency
OCX66 UEGNSG101 Undertake gas leak surveys 54 Unit of competency
OEL98 UEGNSG040 Use a portable detector to locate a combustible gas escape 36 Unit of competency
ODQ48 UEGNSG715 Use data logging equipment 25 Unit of competency
ODQ44 UEGNSG316 Work in proximity of transmission pipeline construction plant and equipment 36 Unit of competency
3. Group B - Imported Elective Units

At least two (2) units must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
AWM24 TLIF2012 Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives 30 Unit of competency
OCX91 RIICCM208E Carry out basic levelling 8 Unit of competency
OCX12 RIICCM205F Carry out manual excavation 8 Unit of competency
OAA32 TLIB0002 Carry out vehicle inspection 20 Unit of competency
AUZ57 HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely 40 Unit of competency
OCD19 RIIWHS202E Enter and work in confined spaces 24 Unit of competency
AXN80 MSMWHS217 Gas test atmospheres 30 Unit of competency
ODQ14 TLID0014 Load and unload explosives/dangerous goods 30 Unit of competency
OBY02 UEECO0002 Maintain documentation 18 Unit of competency
AXO18 MSMPER202 Observe permit work 20 Unit of competency
ODP96 TLID0016 Operate a forklift 35 Unit of competency
ODY25 UEPOPS085 Operate and monitor communications system 18 Unit of competency
OBU39 ICTICT214 Operate application software packages 60 Unit of competency
ODX74 CPCWHS1001 Prepare to work safely in the construction industry 6 Unit of competency
AWC28 MSMSUP210 Process and record information 13 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
ODP93 TLID0021 Store and handle dangerous goods and hazardous substances 20 Unit of competency
OCW83 RIICCM206E Support plant operations 8 Unit of competency
AXN83 MSMWHS212 Undertake first response to fire incidents 26 Unit of competency
AWC09 MSMSUP240 Undertake minor maintenance 26 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
ODN12 UETDREL006 Work safely in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker 36 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BHJ1 UEG20121 Certificate II in Gas Supply Industry Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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