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Conduct isolations under the permit to work system for gas industry worksites

Conduct isolations under the permit to work system for gas industry worksites

Unit of competency
National Code
UEGNSG011
State Code
OEL70
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
09/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/03/2023
Field of Education
040327 - Plumbing
Original Release Date
13/03/2023
Nominal Hours
72
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan and conduct isolation, de-isolation and restoration under the permit to work system for a gas industry worksite in accordance with relevant legislation, industry standards, codes of practice and workplace procedures. It includes conducting energy source isolation, de-isolation and restoration under permit to work system for a gas industry worksite and completing relevant documentation.The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a license or permit to practice in the workplace.Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for isolation work
  • 1.1 Workplace safety, environmental and sustainable energy practices for the site are identified, obtained and understood
  • 1.2 Job requirements are obtained and interpreted from plans, specifications and instructions
  • 1.3 Relevant job requirements and workplace procedures for work activities are discussed with relevant person/s, including third parties, to determine and confirm work schedule and respective responsibilities
  • 1.4 Hazards are identified, workplace safety and environmental risks are assessed, and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Scope of responsibility under the relevant job requirements, including all work permits and/or relevant notifications, is determined and confirmed to access the services and perform work in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Energy source isolation points are identified and communicated to the work party in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to carry out work activities are identified, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 1.8 Materials, plans, diagrams, drawings and resources required for work are confirmed and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Conduct energy source isolation
  • 2.1 Workplace safety and environmental risk control measures, schedule of work and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed
  • 2.2 Appropriate materials, tools and equipment are selected and used safely in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Work is completed within agreed timeframe and to industry standards in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Hazardous activities are conducted safely in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Alarms, codes and hazard warnings are correctly recognised, and the correct response strategy is selected and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Energy source isolation is completed, tagged, locked out and documented on work permit in accordance with workplace procedures and job requirements
  • 2.7 Faults and operational conditions of the components are identified, repaired or replaced, and reported in accordance with organisational job requirements
  • 2.8 Unplanned events and non-routine problems are identified and actioned in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Conduct de-isolation and restoration
  • 3.1 Workplace safety risk control measures for work completion are followed
  • 3.2 De-isolation and restoration are performed, tags removed and results recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 De-isolations are confirmed with other person/s involved in, or affected by, the work in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Worksite is cleaned, reinstated and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Tools, equipment and any surplus resources/materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Incidents are reported and followed up as required in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.7 Relevant person/s is notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.8 Work completion documentation is completed accurately and provided to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAD58 UEGNSG142 Conduct isolations under the permit to work system for gas industry work sites Unit of competency