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Commission and decommission gas distribution pipelines

Commission and decommission gas distribution pipelines

Unit of competency
National Code
UEGNSG203A
State Code
S4834
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/04/2006
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/11/2012
Field of Education
040327 - Plumbing
Original Release Date
01/11/2012
Nominal Hours
60
Description
1)
This Competency Standard Unit covers the commissioning and decommissioning of gas distribution pipelines. It encompasses the use of relevant tools and equipment; liaison with appropriate authorities; pipeline systems; pipeline control systems; testing.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare and plan commissioning/decommissioning of gas distribution pipelines
  • 1.1 Work schedule(s), including drawings, plans, requirements, established procedures and material lists are received, analysed and confirmed if necessary by site inspection
  • 1.2 Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all persons and identified for all work sites
  • 1.3 OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the commissioning and decommissioning of gas distribution pipelines are identified and confirmed for the purposes of the work performed and communicated
  • 1.4 Work is prioritised and sequenced following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with established procedures
  • 1.5 Risk control measures for identified hazards are implemented, prioritised and monitored against the work schedule
  • 1.6 Relevant work permits are obtained to access and perform work according to requirements and established procedures
  • 1.7 Resources including persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified, scheduled and obtained and confirmed in working order
  • 1.8 Relevant persons at worksite are confirmed to be current in First Aid and other related work procedures according to requirements
  • 1.9 Liaison and communication with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land-owners is completed so work can be carried out where necessary
  • 1.10 Site is prepared according to the work schedule and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures
  • 1.11 Persons participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors are fully briefed and respective responsibilities confirmed where applicable in accordance with established procedures
  • 1.12 Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with requirements including traffic management plans
2 Carry out commission/decommission gas of distribution pipelines
  • 2.1 OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards
  • 2.2 Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces, excavations, trenches, or aloft, and use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely followed and currency according to requirements confirmed
  • 2.3 Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills are applied to commissioning/decommissioning of gas distribution pipelines to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements
  • 2.4 Commissioning/decommissioning of gas distribution pipelines is carried out in accordance with the work schedule and to requirements and established procedures
  • 2.5 Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards are assessed and OHS risks are reported to the authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
  • 2.6 Adjustments are made for unplanned events in commissioning/decommissioning of gas distribution pipelines and undertaken within the scope of established procedures
  • 2.7 Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using acquired Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills
  • 2.8 Reports and ongoing checks of work quality are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
3 Inspect test and notify completion of commissioning/ decommissioning of gas distribution pipeline work
  • 3.1 Tools and equipment appropriate to the testing requirements are selected and work undertaken is checked against works schedule for conformance with requirements and anomalies reported in accordance with established procedures
  • 3.2 Accidents and injuries are reported in accordance with requirements and established procedures where applicable
  • 3.3 Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
  • 3.4 Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures
  • 3.5 Relevant work permits are signed off and equipment is returned to service in accordance with requirements
  • 3.6 Final inspections are undertaken and work completion records, reports and information are finalised and processed and appropriate persons notified
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
M2036 UTGNGS303B Commission/decommission pipelines Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
S8157 UEGNSG203B Commission or decommission gas distribution pipelines Unit of competency