Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:23 PM AWST

Whilst all efforts are made to provide accurate and timely information from the relevant source/documentation, please be aware that the information supplied may not be the most current version. The accuracy of the detail has not been confirmed by the Department and therefore should not be relied upon without first confirming the contents.

Monitor and control field activities

Monitor and control field activities

Unit of competency
National Code
UEGNSG503
State Code
OCW94
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2021
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/10/2021
Field of Education
080399 - Business And Management, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
01/10/2021
Nominal Hours
99
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor and control field activities. It includes monitoring permit to work requests, despatching, coordinating and monitoring work activities of field personnel, contingency planning, controlling and authorising field works. It also includes responding to third-party enquiries, alarms and man down alarms, out of hours pipeline notifications, monitoring pipeline activities, availability of assets and equipment status. It also includes controlling gas flow and quality, controlling pressure and temperature of gas, and preparing incident reports and relevant documentation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan to monitor and control field activities
  • 1.1 Work schedules, job requirements and plans are examined to assess the extent of preparation required to plan and coordinate the work
  • 1.2 Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within agreed timeframes following consultation with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hazards and risks are discussed with field personnel
  • 1.4 Recognised system constraints and potential issues are identified for work sites and communicated to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Operational and commercial requirements are communicated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.6 WHS/OHS and sustainable energy policies and procedures are obtained to ensure safe systems of work are followed
  • 1.7 Relevant work permit/s are issued to coordinate the work in accordance with job/regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
  • 1.8 Communications with relevant stakeholders are undertaken and work coordinated in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Monitor and control field activities
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS policies, procedures and safe work practices are followed
  • 2.2 Work is coordinated and performed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Work is coordinated to ensure completion in agreed timeframe and to industry standards in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Unplanned events and non-routine problems are identified and actioned in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Complete monitoring and controlling field activities and required documentation
  • 3.1 Work undertaken is checked against agreed timeframes for conformance and anomalies and proposed solutions identified and documented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Personnel movements and the status of plant and equipment are recorded and relevant work permit/s and field activities signed off and closed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Shift handover procedures are conducted and field activity detail relayed and confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Work completion records, reports and documentation are completed and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures
No information
No information
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAD78 UEGNSG514 Managing and controlling field activities Unit of competency