Elements and Performance Criteria

Appropriate personnel may include site manager; shift supervisor; site security personnel; maintenance personnel
LPG is transferred by either pump or compressor to either LPG tanks or to cylinders.
Equipment may include pumps and compressors; valves; vessels; personal protective equipment and clothing; control and monitoring equipment; mixing equipment; sampling equipment
Legislative requirements are set out in AS 1596.
Monitoring of storage facilities may include monitoring, pressure; temperature; levels; corrosion; gas leaks; stock levels; pressures; security; temperature; water sprays; shutdown system
Emergency Responses include gas leaks and fire; equipment failure; hazards and incidents
Documents may include maintenance records; SOPs; OH&S and environmental legislative requirements
Documentation may require the use of PCs or other electronic media.

Critical aspects of evidence
These will include monitoring of product and safe fill levels are in accordance with SOPs; transferring of product in accordance with SOPs; storage conditions of product is controlled within specifications and SOPs; abnormalities are reported to appropriate personnel; correctly diagnosing and assessing faults; applying emergency response systems; knowledge of permit to work system including types of permits and limitations; applying 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 LPG transfer and storage; 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 after competency has been demonstrated, Unit UTG NGS 206 A Monitor and Control Transfer of LPG, Unit UTG NGS 207 A Process LPG, Unit UTG NGS 208 A Perform Minor Maintenance on Gas Processing/Storage Facilities and Equipment 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 monitor, identify and report any problems associated with the transfer processes and procedures; operate systems such as pumps, compressors and valving, shutdown systems; carry out inspection test procedures; understand and apply SOPs; adhere to OH&S and environmental legislative requirements including emergency procedures; demonstrate an awareness of the properties of LPG; interpret technical drawings; understand the characteristics, operation capabilities and limitations of tools and equipment; communicate effectively with team members; understand permit to work systems; operate gas analysis equipment; understand the alarm and communications systems