Unit of competency Outline
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Control gas odourisation
Control gas odourisation
Unit of competency
National Code
UEGNSG107A
UEGNSG107A
State Code
S4824
S4824
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/11/2012
Field of Education
040327 - Plumbing
Original Release Date
01/11/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
1)
This Unit describes the skills and knowledge required to control gas odourisation. The competency standard also calls up the use of the appropriate tools and equipment; the emergency response procedures and the relevant documentation.
This Unit describes the skills and knowledge required to control gas odourisation. The competency standard also calls up the use of the appropriate tools and equipment; the emergency response procedures and the relevant documentation.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to odourise gas
- 1.1 Work schedule(s), including drawings, plans, requirements, established procedures and material lists are received, analysed and confirmed if necessary by site inspection
- 1.2 Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all persons and identified for all work sites
- 1.3 OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the control of gas odourisation are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work performed and communicated
- 1.4 Work is prioritised and sequenced following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with established procedures
- 1.5 Risk control measures are identified and prioritised against the work schedule
- 1.6 Relevant work permits are obtained to access and perform work according to requirements and established procedures
- 1.7 Resources including persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified, scheduled and obtained and confirmed in working order
- 1.8 Relevant persons at work site are confirmed to be current in First Aid and other related work procedures according to requirements
- 1.9 Liaison and communication issues with other/authorised persons, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved to carry out work where necessary
- 1.10 Site is prepared according to the work schedule and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures
- 1.11 Persons participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors are fully briefed and respective responsibilities confirmed where applicable in accordance with established procedures
- 1.12 Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with requirements
2 Control odourisation
- 2.1 OHS and sustainable energy principles and practices to reduce the incidents of accidents and minimise waste are followed in accordance with requirements and established procedures
- 2.2 Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces or aloft, and use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely followed and currency according to requirements confirmed
- 2.3 Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills are applied to the control of gas odourisation to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements
- 2.4 Performing the control of gas odourisation is carried out in accordance with the work schedule and established procedures
- 2.5 Odourant is handled and transported and potential hazards, safety risks and control measures are monitored and preventative action taken in accordance with requirements and established procedures
- 2.6 Unplanned events in the control of gas odourisation are undertaken with the scope of established procedures
- 2.7 Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using acquired Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills
- 2.8 Emergency shutdown procedures are applied and ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
3 Shutdown odourisation operations
- 3.1 Shutdown is completed against works schedule for conformance with requirements and anomalies reported in accordance with established procedures
- 3.2 Accidents and injuries are reported in accordance with requirements/established procedures where applicable
- 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 Relevant work permit(s) are signed off and equipment is returned to service in accordance with requirements
- 3.6 Work completion records, reports as installed/modified drawings and documentation and information are finalised and processed and appropriate persons notified
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| M2046 | UTGNGS313B | Control gas odourisation | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S8136 | UEGNSG107B | Control gas odourisation | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S496 | UEG40106 | Certificate IV in Gas Industry Operations | Qualification |
| W991 | UEG30110 | Certificate III in Gas Industry Operations | Qualification |