Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 3:34 AM AWST
22/07/2026 3:34 AM AWST
Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.
Fill gas cylinders
Fill gas cylinders
Unit of competency
National Code
UEGNSG604A
UEGNSG604A
State Code
S4869
S4869
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/11/2012
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
01/11/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
1)
This Competency Standard Unit covers the filling of gas cylinders for the distribution of LPG to customers. It includes persons; equipment; inspection and testing for correct date on cylinder; company's ownership; corrosion and impact damage; leaks; component and part damage; legislative and regulatory requirements for this standard as set out in AS 1596, AS 2030 and AS 3509 or its/their replacements.
This Competency Standard Unit covers the filling of gas cylinders for the distribution of LPG to customers. It includes persons; equipment; inspection and testing for correct date on cylinder; company's ownership; corrosion and impact damage; leaks; component and part damage; legislative and regulatory requirements for this standard as set out in AS 1596, AS 2030 and AS 3509 or its/their replacements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for filling of cylinders
- 1.1 Work instructions are received and confirmed
- 1.2 Relevant requirements and established procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are discussed with all persons to establish and confirm the work schedule
- 1.3 OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are received and confirmed
- 1.4 Suggestions to assist with the filling of gas cylinders are made to others involved in the work
- 1.5 Hazards are identified, OHS risks assessed and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored including emergency exits kept clear according to established procedures
- 1.6 Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permit are received and confirmed according to requirements and established procedures with relevant persons
- 1.7 Resources including equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are obtained and in working order according to established procedures
- 1.8 Relevant responsibilities associated with First Aid and other related work safety procedures at the worksite are confirmed in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure safety measures and followed in the instance of an incident.
- 1.9 Client issues are referred to appropriate persons in accordance with industry and community standards
- 1.10 Site is prepared according to given instructions and the work schedule for a quality outcome and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures
2 Fill cylinders
- 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 in accordance with given instructions and according to requirements confirmed to eliminate the prospects of incidents
- 2.3 Operational knowledge for the filling of gas cylinders is confirmed to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements and established procedures
- 2.4 The filling of gas cylinders is carried out in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
- 2.5 Cylinders with defects such as leaks, damage etc are identified, marked and quarantined and identified hazards and OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
- 2.6 Non-routine events are referred to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
- 2.7 Problems associated with the filling of gas cylinders are dealt with using acquired known solutions and skills related to routine procedures to ensure work instructions and established procedures are met
- 2.8 Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
3 Move and store cylinders safely
- 3.1 Cylinders are lifted and moved according to standard operating procedures against the work schedule and anomalies reported to authorised persons
- 3.2 Accidents and incidents are actioned and reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures
- 3.3 Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with given instructions and 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 Appropriate persons are notified of work completion according to established procedures
- 3.6 Work completion records, report forms and data sheets are completed accurately in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
No information
No information
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2026 | UTGNGS204A | Fill gas cylinders | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S8206 | UEGNSG604B | Fill gas cylinders | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W991 | UEG30110 | Certificate III in Gas Industry Operations | Qualification |