Process LPG

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 10:22 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
UEGNSG607A

State Code
S4872

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

030399 - Process And Resources Engineering, N.e.c.

Original Release Date

01/11/2012

Nominal Hours

Description

1)
This Competency Standard Unit covers the processing of liquefied petroleum gas including the manufacture of TLGP, LPG and blending/mixing odourising LPG. The competency standard also refers to the relevant equipment; processing of LPG; process monitoring; relevant emergency response and completion of relevant documentation.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Prepare to process LPG

1.1 Pipelines and hoses are connected in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and standard operating procedures
1.2 Appropriate valves are operated in the correct sequence against 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 requirements and established procedures for processing of LPG are obtained 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 prioritised, implemented and monitored against the work schedule
1.6 Relevant work permits are obtained to access, isolate/de-energise systems and perform work according to requirements and established procedures
1.7 Resources including appropriately licensed 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 that 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

2 Process LPG

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 or aloft, and use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely followed and currency according to requirements confirmed
2.3 Apply Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills for the processing of LPG to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements
2.4 Adjustment and monitoring of controls and the processing of LPG 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 and assessed OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
2.6 Emergency response is selected and unplanned events in the processing of LPG are undertaken with the scope of established procedures
2.7 Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills
2.8 Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures

3 Shutdown equipment

3.1 Work completion is notified and work undertaken is checked against work schedules for conformance with requirements and anomalies reported in accordance with established procedures
3.2 Accidents and/or injuries are reported in accordance with requirements and established procedures where applicable
3.3 Shutdown is completed in accordance with standard operating procedures and operating conditions
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 Work completion is notified and relevant work permit(s) are signed off and equipment is returned to service in accordance with requirements
3.6 Work completion records, reports and information is finalised and processed and appropriate persons notified

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
M2029	UTGNGS207B	Process LPG	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
S8209	UEGNSG607B	Process LPG	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
W991	UEG30110	Certificate III in Gas Industry Operations	Qualification