Unit of competency Outline

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Control industrial gas storage/processing operations

Control industrial gas storage/processing operations

Unit of competency
National Code
UEGNSG014
State Code
OEL58
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
089901 - Purchasing, Warehousing And Distribution
Original Release Date
13/03/2023
Nominal Hours
90
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to control industrial gas storage/processing operations. It includes planning, monitoring and controlling industrial gas storage operations and shutting down operations in the event of an emergency. It also includes using relevant resources and equipment, identifying faults and completing relevant reports and documentation. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan industrial gas storage operations
  • 1.1 Work schedule/s, drawings, plans, job requirements and material lists are obtained, analysed and site inspection conducted, as required, to determine the preparation work required for planning and coordination
  • 1.2 Relevant person/s is consulted, and work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes and to industry standards in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Hazards and workplace safety risks are identified and prioritised, and risk control measures implemented and monitored
  • 1.4 Workplace safety and environmental policies and procedures related to the work are obtained to ensure safe systems of work are followed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Relevant work permit/s is obtained to coordinate the work in accordance with job/regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Appropriate equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job are identified, scheduled, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.7 Communication issues with relevant stakeholders are resolved and work coordinated in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures
  • 1.8 Person/s participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors, are briefed and responsibilities coordinated and authorised, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.9 Site is prepared to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with the work schedule and workplace procedures
2 Control storage/processing operations
  • 2.1 Workplace safety risk control measures and policies and procedures are followed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Systems isolation is performed in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Industrial gas storage/processing operations are initiated ensuring completion in agreed timeframes with a minimum of waste and damage to the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy principles
  • 2.4 Operation of storage or processing system is monitored to ensure safety and efficiency and system operations communicated to relevant person/s and other work areas in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Industrial gas storage processing operation controls are adjusted and monitored in accordance with work schedule, job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Alarm codes and other hazard warnings are correctly recognised, and workplace safety risks and control measures monitored, actioned and appropriate authorities consulted in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Work schedule is monitored, and remedial action taken to address any shortfalls encountered in accordance with requirements and/or workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Work is coordinated to ensure completion in agreed timeframe and to industry standards with a minimum of waste in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.9 Fault-finding and troubleshooting techniques are applied to problems encountered when controlling industrial gas storage/processing operations in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.10 Quality and safety checks of the work are conducted in accordance with job requirements, workplace procedures and community and industry standards
3 Shut down operations and complete relevant documentation
  • 3.1 Work undertaken is checked against work schedule for conformance and anomalies and proposed solutions reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Accidents and injuries are reported in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Emergency shutdown procedures are applied in the event of equipment faults/failure or operational parameters being exceeded
  • 3.4 Relevant work permit/s is signed off and system returned to service and communicated to clients in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Work completion records, reports, documentation and as installed/modified drawing/s are completed, processed and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures
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