First on site emergency response on a distribution pipeline

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
23/07/2026 1:41 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
UEGNSG209A

State Code
S4840

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

02/09/2008

Field of Education

061301 - Occupational Health And Safety

Original Release Date

02/09/2008

Nominal Hours

Description

1)
This competency standard shall cover the responding to a call from internal or external stakeholder to confirm status of pipeline emergency and take first on site response activities. This person is directly responsible for managing site response with the following priorities: protect human life, reduce trauma, maintain systems safety, ensure system supply, protect the environment and protect property. The competency standard is applied against the procedures found under the latest edition of AS 1697 Australian and New Zealand Standard. Includes Tools and equipment, Maps and Drawings, Established Procedures, PPE and First Aid Equipment, Traffic Control, Emergency response manuals, Security Breach Investigation Practices.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Plan to perform first on site emergency response

1.1 Specific requirements, drawings, plans, requirements, established procedures and material and equipment are examined. The extent of preparation for the work is assessed
1.2 Risk control measures are identified, prioritised and evaluated against the work schedule
1.3 Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all persons and identified for all work sites
1.4 OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the work are identified to ensure safe systems of work are followed
1.5 Relevant work permits are secured to coordinate the performance of work according to requirements and established procedures
1.6 Resources including persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified, scheduled, coordinated and confirmed in a safe and technical working order
1.7 Liaison and communication issues with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land-owners are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work
1.8 Persons participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors are fully briefed and respective responsibilities coordinated and authorised where applicable in accordance with establish procedures
1.9 Status of the system is sought through communication with pipeline control centre in accordance with established procedures

2 Carry out first on site emergency response

2.1 OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards
2.2 First Aid and other related work procedures are performed according to requirements and established procedures
2.3 Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces and aloft, use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely exercised according to requirements
2.4 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
2.5 Operating conditions of equipment are monitored through gauge levels, temperatures, flow indicators in order to determine performance of equipment and system
2.6 Negotiation processes with third parties concerning the threat to the pipeline occurs to ensure the pipeline can be monitored.
2.7 Liaison, where appropriate is performed with emergency authorities to ensure the safety of the public and property
2.8 Preliminary evidence is collected from the scene as per established procedures
2.9 Fault finding and troubleshooting techniques are applied to identify any repairs or maintenance that is required according to requirements and established procedures
2.10 Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills are applied to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements
2.11 Solutions to non-routine problems are identified and actioned using acquired Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills according to requirements
2.12 Ongoing checks of work quality are undertaken in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure a quality like outcome is achieved for the client and to a community and industry standard

3 Review, record and report first on site emergency response

3.1 Work undertaken is checked against works schedule for conformance with requirements and anomalies which are reported and solutions identified in accordance with established procedures
3.2 Accidents and injuries are reported and followed up in accordance with requirements and established procedures
3.3 Work site is rehabilitated/cleaned up and confirmed safe and in accordance with 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 permit(s) are signed off accordance with requirements
3.6 Works completion records, reports as installed/modified drawing(s) and documentation and information is confirmed, processed and the appropriate persons notified

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Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
S8163	UEGNSG209B	First on site emergency response on a distribution pipeline	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
S495	UEG30106	Certificate III in Gas Industry Operations	Qualification