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Supervise technical operations for liquefied petroleum gas storage and processing
Supervise technical operations for liquefied petroleum gas storage and processing
Unit of competency
National Code
UTGNGS320A
UTGNGS320A
State Code
AYH29
AYH29
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Archived
Archived
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Original Release Date
21/10/1998
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Description
N/A
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Resources may include: appropriate personnel; relevant personnel; materials, tools and equipment etc; vessels, pumps; compressors, valves; product; personal protective equipment and clothing; control and monitoring equipment; mixing and sampling equipment; air equipment.
Activities may include: product receival, processing and/or dispatch; rectification of gas system faults; scheduling of maintenance, repairs and/or modifications; commissioning of new plant and/or equipment; standard operating and quality assurance procedures; stock control.
Appropriate personnel may include: appropriately experienced and qualified personnel; company employees; contractors; drivers; maintenance personnel; cleaners, grounds and site security personnel.
Relevant personnel may include: site manager; shift supervisors; inter-company departments; transporters/shippers; consultants; government bodies/agencies; refinery personnel; customers.
Monitoring of storage/processing facilities may include: pressure; temperature; volume; corrosion; liquid/vapour leaks; product levels; pressures; security.
Operational requirements may include: product levels; product blending/mixing/odourising; manufacturers maintenance requirements; rectification of gas system faults.
Effective communication may include: verbal directions; relevant documentation; activity records/reports; emergency response systems and procedures.
Types of gas system faults may include: liquid/vapour leaks; electrical problems; mechanical failure; over filled vessel; out of current inspection status; gauge failure; hose rupture/leaks; instruments out of calibration; non-flow of Liquefied Petroleum Gas; cathodic protection system failure; corrosion.
Relevant documentation may include: contracts; drawings/plans; manufacturer's specifications; company standard operation and safety procedures; work permits; confined space entry permits; hot work permits; company forms, records/reports; emergency plans; environmental requirements; quality assurance documentation.
Legislative requirements may include: Occupational Health &Safety legislation; government acts and regulations; Australian Standards and Codes of Practice; environmental legislative requirements.
Records/reports may include: relevant documentation; routine inspections (daily readings, weekly/monthly checks); product reconciliation; scheduled maintenance activities; mandatory or statutory inspections; safety; hazard and incident; product quality; transfer documentation; corrosion control.
Activities may include: product receival, processing and/or dispatch; rectification of gas system faults; scheduling of maintenance, repairs and/or modifications; commissioning of new plant and/or equipment; standard operating and quality assurance procedures; stock control.
Appropriate personnel may include: appropriately experienced and qualified personnel; company employees; contractors; drivers; maintenance personnel; cleaners, grounds and site security personnel.
Relevant personnel may include: site manager; shift supervisors; inter-company departments; transporters/shippers; consultants; government bodies/agencies; refinery personnel; customers.
Monitoring of storage/processing facilities may include: pressure; temperature; volume; corrosion; liquid/vapour leaks; product levels; pressures; security.
Operational requirements may include: product levels; product blending/mixing/odourising; manufacturers maintenance requirements; rectification of gas system faults.
Effective communication may include: verbal directions; relevant documentation; activity records/reports; emergency response systems and procedures.
Types of gas system faults may include: liquid/vapour leaks; electrical problems; mechanical failure; over filled vessel; out of current inspection status; gauge failure; hose rupture/leaks; instruments out of calibration; non-flow of Liquefied Petroleum Gas; cathodic protection system failure; corrosion.
Relevant documentation may include: contracts; drawings/plans; manufacturer's specifications; company standard operation and safety procedures; work permits; confined space entry permits; hot work permits; company forms, records/reports; emergency plans; environmental requirements; quality assurance documentation.
Legislative requirements may include: Occupational Health &Safety legislation; government acts and regulations; Australian Standards and Codes of Practice; environmental legislative requirements.
Records/reports may include: relevant documentation; routine inspections (daily readings, weekly/monthly checks); product reconciliation; scheduled maintenance activities; mandatory or statutory inspections; safety; hazard and incident; product quality; transfer documentation; corrosion control.
Critical aspects of evidence
Will include interpretation, application, and enforcement of relevant legislation; Australian Standards; codes of work practice and company standard operating procedures to ensure safety in gas storage/processing operations.
Authorise and process relevant documentation to permit activities to be undertaken, cancelled or completed.
Context of assessment:
Assessment of competency, including attainment of relevant knowledge and skills may be made through practical demonstration in an on-the-job or off-the-job work environment or simulation of such an environment. Assessment may be carried out by day or night and in varied weather conditions, but must adhere to defined safety and regulatory guidelines.
Specialised resources required for training and assessment
Availability of accredited industry assessors; system which facilitates recording of trainees' profiles and progress; facilities for workplace or simulated environment assessment; other resource implications identified in the 'range of variables' guidelines
Pre-requisites and co-requisites
There is no interdependency associated with this Unit. However, this Unit has been designed as a natural progression from Unit UTG NGS 211, Control LPG Storage/Processing Operations. Therefore, it is expected that to achieve this Unit, without having gained competence in Unit UTG NGS 211, will require that the relevant aspects of knowledge and skills related to Unit UTG NGS 211 be developed and form part of the requirements for achieving competence in this Unit.
This Unit should be assessed in conjunction with or after competency has been demonstrated in Frontline Management Units BSXFM 1501 A, Manage Personal Work Priorities and Professional Development, BSXFM 1502 A, Provide Leadership in the Workplace, BSXFM 1503 A, Establish and Manage Effective Workplace Relationships, BSXFM 1504 A, Participate in, Lead and Facilitate Work Teams, BSXFM 1506 A, Manage Workplace Information, BSXFM 1508 A, Develop and Maintain a Safe Workplace and Environment, BSXFM 1509 A, Implement and Monitor Continuous Improvement Systems and Processes, BSXFM 1510 A, Facilitate and Capitalise on Change and Innovation and BSXFM 1511 A, Contribute to the Development of Workplace Learning and Gas Industry Unit UTG NGS 330, Risk Manage the Work Environment.
Knowledge and skills
Knowledge of
industrial awards and employee entitlements; alarm, communications and emergency response systems; company standard operating procedures, site specific safety legislation and safety requirements; the properties of Liquefied Petroleum Gas; the operation of storage/processing facilities/equipment; correct odourant levels; the operation of pumps, compressors, valving, shutdown and deluge systems; correct vessel inspecting, testing techniques and coating procedures to protect against corrosion; correct procedures for undertaking coating surveys; correct procedures for cathodic protection system installation, adjustment, replacement, checking and maintaining potential procedures; correct waste management procedures.
Ability to:
coordinate the work of others; provide technical leadership and accurate instruction; communicate effectively; adhere to Occupational Health & Safety, environmental and legislative requirements; apply the 'permit to work' system including types of permits and limitations; use emergency equipment including fire fighting equipment; liquid product transfer (fiscal and internal); monitor, identify and rectify any problems associated with the storage/processing/transfer processes and procedures; metering and calibration procedures; correctly read, analyse, interpret and record data; correctly use testing, inspection and gas analysis equipment; correctly read and interpret plans, drawings etc; apply commissioning and decommission procedures; apply correct procedures for identifying, diagnosing, assessing, analysing, locating and repairing of faults; apply correct maintenance procedures; implement inspection, test and cathodic protection survey procedures.
Will include interpretation, application, and enforcement of relevant legislation; Australian Standards; codes of work practice and company standard operating procedures to ensure safety in gas storage/processing operations.
Authorise and process relevant documentation to permit activities to be undertaken, cancelled or completed.
Context of assessment:
Assessment of competency, including attainment of relevant knowledge and skills may be made through practical demonstration in an on-the-job or off-the-job work environment or simulation of such an environment. Assessment may be carried out by day or night and in varied weather conditions, but must adhere to defined safety and regulatory guidelines.
Specialised resources required for training and assessment
Availability of accredited industry assessors; system which facilitates recording of trainees' profiles and progress; facilities for workplace or simulated environment assessment; other resource implications identified in the 'range of variables' guidelines
Pre-requisites and co-requisites
There is no interdependency associated with this Unit. However, this Unit has been designed as a natural progression from Unit UTG NGS 211, Control LPG Storage/Processing Operations. Therefore, it is expected that to achieve this Unit, without having gained competence in Unit UTG NGS 211, will require that the relevant aspects of knowledge and skills related to Unit UTG NGS 211 be developed and form part of the requirements for achieving competence in this Unit.
This Unit should be assessed in conjunction with or after competency has been demonstrated in Frontline Management Units BSXFM 1501 A, Manage Personal Work Priorities and Professional Development, BSXFM 1502 A, Provide Leadership in the Workplace, BSXFM 1503 A, Establish and Manage Effective Workplace Relationships, BSXFM 1504 A, Participate in, Lead and Facilitate Work Teams, BSXFM 1506 A, Manage Workplace Information, BSXFM 1508 A, Develop and Maintain a Safe Workplace and Environment, BSXFM 1509 A, Implement and Monitor Continuous Improvement Systems and Processes, BSXFM 1510 A, Facilitate and Capitalise on Change and Innovation and BSXFM 1511 A, Contribute to the Development of Workplace Learning and Gas Industry Unit UTG NGS 330, Risk Manage the Work Environment.
Knowledge and skills
Knowledge of
industrial awards and employee entitlements; alarm, communications and emergency response systems; company standard operating procedures, site specific safety legislation and safety requirements; the properties of Liquefied Petroleum Gas; the operation of storage/processing facilities/equipment; correct odourant levels; the operation of pumps, compressors, valving, shutdown and deluge systems; correct vessel inspecting, testing techniques and coating procedures to protect against corrosion; correct procedures for undertaking coating surveys; correct procedures for cathodic protection system installation, adjustment, replacement, checking and maintaining potential procedures; correct waste management procedures.
Ability to:
coordinate the work of others; provide technical leadership and accurate instruction; communicate effectively; adhere to Occupational Health & Safety, environmental and legislative requirements; apply the 'permit to work' system including types of permits and limitations; use emergency equipment including fire fighting equipment; liquid product transfer (fiscal and internal); monitor, identify and rectify any problems associated with the storage/processing/transfer processes and procedures; metering and calibration procedures; correctly read, analyse, interpret and record data; correctly use testing, inspection and gas analysis equipment; correctly read and interpret plans, drawings etc; apply commissioning and decommission procedures; apply correct procedures for identifying, diagnosing, assessing, analysing, locating and repairing of faults; apply correct maintenance procedures; implement inspection, test and cathodic protection survey procedures.
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