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Assess the operational capability of gas safety equipment on a delivery vehicle

Assess the operational capability of gas safety equipment on a delivery vehicle

Unit of competency
National Code
UEGNSG007
State Code
OEK39
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
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assess the gas and safety equipment on a delivery vehicle for the distribution of industrial gases in accordance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, regulations and workplace procedures.It includes assessing and testing gas and safety equipment on delivery vehicles by identifying faults, using workplace operating procedures, liaising with appropriate persons, and conducting inspections and tests. This unit applies to worksites where the bulk distribution of industrial gas occurs using delivery vehicles, and subject to workplace safety and duty of care requirements being met for the workplace.This unit is intended as an entry-level unit, for new entrants in the gas industry. It is suitable for employment-based programs.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to assess gas safety equipment on delivery vehicles
  • 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 Suggestions to assist with assessing the operational capability of gas safety equipment on delivery vehicles are made to persons involved in the work
2 Assess gas safety equipment on delivery vehicle
  • 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 Faults and operational conditions of the components are identified, repaired or replaced, and reported in accordance with organisational job requirements
  • 2.7 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 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
OAE00 UEGNSG622 Assess the operational capability of gas safety equipment on a delivery vehicle Unit of competency