Elements and Performance Criteria

Equipment may include pumps; valves; vessels; personal protective equipment and clothing; control and monitoring equipment; mixing equipment; sampling equipment
Processing LPG may include blending/mixing LPG; manufacturing TLPG; odourising LPG
Process monitoring may include the following checks, stock levels; pressures; water sprays; security; gas heating valves; shutdown system; odourant dosing levels
Emergency Response may include gas leaks and fire; equipment failure; hazards and incidents
Documentation may include SOPs; OH&S and environmental legislative requirements; manufacturer's specifications; Australian Standards

Critical aspects of evidence
Identifying of variations and irregularities during processing; LPG process operations; monitoring equipment operations; monitoring operational safety during processing; OH&S requirements including safe handling procedures; correctly diagnosing and assessing faults; applying emergency response systems; use of emergency equipment including fire fighting equipment

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. Assessment may be carried out by day or night, in varied weather conditions, but must adhere to defined safety and regulatory guidelines.

Specialised resources required for training and assessment
appropriate equipment for processing gas
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 if pursuing a Certificate III in Gas Operations.
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 Unit UTG NGS 206 A Monitor and Control Transfer of LPG and Unit UTG NGS 208 A Perform Minor Maintenance on Gas Processing/Storage Facilities and Equipment and either UTG NGS 209 A Co-ordinate Repair of faults in Gas Processing/Storage Facilities and Equipment or UTG NGS 210 A Control Storage of LPG in Terminal 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 demonstrate they can:
Carry out appropriate processing, handling and storage operations of LPG; accurately mix/blend the properties of LPG; make adjustments to the production process; analyse operations and correctly adjust equipment within operational parameters; understand and adhere to SOPs in particular to identify variations and irregularities, corrective action, reporting and recording procedures; understand and apply OH&S and emergency procedures