Unit of competency Outline

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Coordinate construction, laying and testing of gas distribution pipelines

Coordinate construction, laying and testing of gas distribution pipelines

Unit of competency
National Code
UEGNSG207
State Code
OAD56
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/09/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/01/2019
Field of Education
040327 - Plumbing
Original Release Date
04/01/2019
Nominal Hours
99
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to coordinate construction, laying and testing of gas distribution pipelines and associated equipment. It includes notifying other services, communicating with appropriate person/s, ensuring the correct materials, tools and equipment are used and completing relevant documentation. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to coordinate pipeline installation
  • 1.1 Location of services are verified and alignment of gas main and associated equipment are confirmed, as necessary, by site inspection in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Job requirements and workplace procedures for the work are obtained for all work sites and communicated to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the work are obtained, applied and communicated with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks are assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Relevant work permits are obtained to access, isolate/de-isolate systems and perform the work in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Person/s, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job are identified, scheduled, obtained checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.8 Communication with authorised person/s, authorities, clients and land-owners is conducted and work coordinated in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures
  • 1.9 Site is prepared to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with the work schedule and workplace procedures
  • 1.10 Person/s participating in the work are briefed and responsibilities coordinated and confirmed in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.11 Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with job requirements, workplace procedures and traffic management plan
2 Coordinate construction, laying and testing of pipelines
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS and environment risk control measures, schedule of work and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed
  • 2.2 Hazardous activities are conducted safely and currency confirmed in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Construction, laying and testing of gas distribution pipelines is coordinated to ensure completion in agreed timeframe and to required standards with a minimum of waste in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Construction, laying and testing work is coordinated in accordance with the work schedule and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised, hazards and WHS/OHS risks assessed and reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Unplanned events encountered when coordinating the construction, laying and testing work are identified and actioned in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete the coordination of pipeline construction and laying and relevant documentation
  • 3.1 Final inspections of work are undertaken, checked against work schedule for conformance and anomalies reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Accidents and injuries are reported, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Relevant work permit/s are signed off and pipeline returned to service in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Work completion records, reports and documentation are completed, processed and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8161 UEGNSG207B Coordinate construction, laying and testing of gas distribution pipelines Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
ODQ40 UEGNSG215 Coordinate construction, laying and testing of gas distribution pipelines Unit of competency