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Load, unload, exchange and connect industrial gas cylinders

Load, unload, exchange and connect industrial gas cylinders

Unit of competency
National Code
UEGNSG020
State Code
OEL56
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
13/03/2023
Nominal Hours
72
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to load, unload, exchange and connect industrial gas cylinders to an approved installation in accordance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, regulations and workplace procedures.It includes following procedures to correctly and safely carry out the work using appropriate materials, tools and equipment.This unit applies to worksites where the distribution of industrial gas cylinders occurs, including cylinder delivery drivers and service/installation gas fitters who exchange industrial gas cylinders connected to an approved gas installation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to load/unload truck, exchange and connect industrial gas cylinders
  • 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 Recommendations to assist with the loading, applying cylinder load restraint, unloading and exchanging of gas cylinders are made to others involved in the work as required
  • 1.5 Hazards are identified, workplace safety and environmental risks are assessed, and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 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
  • 1.7 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 Load/unload truck, exchange and connect industrial gas cylinders
  • 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 Truck is correctly positioned for the loading, unloading and exchanging of gas cylinders to ensure completion in agreed timeframes with a minimum of waste and to industry standards
  • 2.6 Loading, applying cylinder load restraint, transporting, unloading, exchanging and connecting of gas cylinders is conducted in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Gas connection between cylinder and gas installation is leak tested to ensure gas tightness
  • 2.8 Faults and operational conditions of the components are identified, repaired or replaced, and reported in accordance with organisational job requirements
  • 2.9 Unplanned events are referred to the relevant person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete work and relevant documentation
  • 3.1 Workplace safety risk control measures for work completion are followed
  • 3.2 Quality and safety checks of the work are conducted in accordance with job requirements, workplace procedures and community and industry standards
  • 3.3 Worksite is cleaned, reinstated, and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Tools, equipment, and any surplus resources/materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Incidents are reported and followed up as required in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Relevant person/s is notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.7 Delivery documentation and 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
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