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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to carry out surveillance on gas distribution assets
   • Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace procedures and environmental, cultural and heritage measures for the site are identified, obtained and applied
2. Job requirements and workplace procedures for the surveillance work are discussed with relevant person/s to confirm the work schedule
3. WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures are obtained and applied
4. Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
5. Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS and environmental risks are assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
6. Scope of work and level of responsibility under the relevant work authorisation/permit/notification is obtained and confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
7. Plant, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for gas distribution pipeline surveillance work are identified, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures
8. Materials, plans, diagrams, drawings and resources required for the work are confirmed, scheduled and obtained in accordance with established procedures
9. Communication issues with relevant stakeholders are resolved, where necessary
10. Person/s participating in the work are briefed and responsibilities confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures
11. Site preparation, safety plan and work schedule are confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
12. Carry out surveillance on gas distribution assets
    • WHS/OHS risk control measures, schedule of work and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed
13. Relevant materials, tools, equipment and measuring devices are selected and used correctly and safely in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
14. Dealings with customers are consistent with workplace procedures and the special needs of customers are identified and considered in targeting client service
15. Surveillance work is carried out to the required standard, without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, equipment, and the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles
16. Leakages and damaged assets, structures, systems and fittings are recorded in accordance with the work schedule and workplace procedures
17. WHS/OHS risks and incidents are reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
18. System breaches, faults and unplanned events are identified and resolved, where possible, and operational condition of the network reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
19. Key issues are identified and solutions/options developed, implemented and communicated to relevant stakeholders in accordance with workplace procedures
20. Complete work and relevant documentation
    • WHS/OHS risk control measures for work completion are followed
21. Work area is tidied and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
22. Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures
23. Relevant person/s are notified of work completion, non-conformances and proposed solutions/options in accordance with workplace procedures
24. Surveillance completion documentation and relevant records, reports and documentation are completed and provided to appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment. Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEG Gas Industry Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.
carrying out surveillance on gas distribution assets must include:	different types of surveillance, i.e. vehicle and foot liaison with affected land owners and relevance of properties identification and recording non-conformances in accordance with surveillance schedules, including: pressure/flow damaged assets pipes and fittings

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