Elements and Performance Criteria

Equipment inspected and tested may include valves, actuators and flanges; heaters and heat exchangers; station power supplies; metering equipment; process control equipment; gas analysis equipment; piping systems; sumps and drains; pressure vessels/filtration equipment
Tools, Equipment and testing devices may include handtools; valves, actuators and flanges; heaters, and heat exchangers; metering equipment; control equipment; gas analysis equipment; piping systems; sumps and drains; measuring equipment
Types of faults may include gas leaks; electrical problems; compressor failure; pump failure; out of current inspection status; gauge failure; hose rupture/leaks; instruments out of calibration; non-flow of gas; instruments and equipment require cleaning; routine servicing is due; tight nuts, valve castings and fasteners
Documentation may include SOPs; manufacturer's specifications; OH&S Standards; statutory requirements; Australian standards; Codes of Practice; quality assurance requirements; permit to work/permit to enter
Reports may include routine inspections (daily readings, monthly checks); scheduled maintenance activities; mandatory inspections

Critical aspects of evidence
Inspecting and testing procedures; adjustment and replacement procedures; adhering to SOPs; OH&S legislative requirements; correctly diagnosing and assessing faults; applying correct maintenance procedures

Context of assessment
Assessment of competency, including attainment of relevant knowledge and skills may be made through practical demonstration in an actual work environment or simulation of such an environment.

Specialised resources required for training and assessment
Appropriate equipment to maintain pipeline facilities and equipment; availability of suitably qualified industry assessors; system which facilitates recording of trainees' profiles and progress; facilities for workplace or simulated environment assessment

Pre-requisites and co-requisite
This unit requires, as an entry, attainment of the Certificate II in Gas Operations and related units of competence.
Entry may also be accepted from those who have achieved an equivalent AQF level two-qualification competency outcome. As such, they would be expected to have attained sufficient relevant underpinning knowledge and skills which could be used to accelerate their progress through this unit to the Certificate III in Gas Operations. However, should this not be the case a suitable bridging program is to form part of the entry requirement.
Additionally, this unit should be assessed in conjunction with or after competency has been demonstrated in three of the following Units: Unit UTG NGS 303 A Commission/Decommission Pipelines Unit UTG NGS 306 A Co-ordinate Pipeline Repair and Modifications, Unit UTG NGS 307 A Launch and Recover PIG, Unit UTG NGS 312 A Co-ordinate Repair of Pipeline, Facilities and Equipment, Unit UTG NGS 313 A Control Gas Odourisation, and Unit UTG NGS 316 A Co-ordinate Construction, Laying and Testing of Gas Distribution Pipelines and the following Frontline Management III Competency Standards:
(BSXFM 1301 A) Manage Personal Work Priorities and Professional Development
(BSXFM 1302 A) Provide Leadership in the Workplace
(BSXFM 1303 A) Establish and Manage Effective Workplace Relationships and,
(BSXFM 1308 A) Develop and Maintain a Safe Workplace and Environment

Knowledge and Skills
The Evidence Guide is a set of guidelines which assist in the development of assessment instruments/tools to assess the competency of workers in the Gas Industry. This requires evidence of consistent achievement of the workplace outcomes covered by the unit.
An employee working at this level is required to interpret technical drawings; understand the characteristics, operating capabilities and limitations of tools and equipment including prime movers, compression systems pumping and control systems, pipeline equipment; demonstrate an awareness of product characteristics and tolerances; use and interpret test equipment results; communicate effectively with team members; understand and adhere to SOPs including accurately reporting and documenting findings; understand permit to work systems; adhere to maintenance procedures; maintain appropriate reporting and recording systems; understand and adhere to SOPs and legislative requirements including OH&S requirements, Australian Standards, Codes of Practice, Quality Assurance requirements and manufacturers' specifications