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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to construct copper and stainless steel gas distribution pipelines
  2. Job requirements and workplace procedures for the site are obtained and discussed with relevant person/s to confirm the work schedule
  3. WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures are obtained and applied in accordance with workplace procedures
  4. Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
  5. Level of responsibility under the relevant work permit and/or relevant notification is obtained and confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
  6. Equipment, plant, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required to construct copper and stainless steel gas pipelines and services are identified, obtained and checked for operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures
  7. Relevant person/s are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved
  8. Materials, plans, diagrams, drawings and resources required to construct gas pipelines are confirmed, scheduled and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
  9. Safety and emergency procedures for an incident at the work site are checked and confirmed
  10. Third-party issues are referred to relevant person/s 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. Construct copper and stainless steel gas distribution pipelines
  13. Materials, tools, equipment and measuring devices required for work activities are selected and used correctly and safely in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
  14. Hazardous activities are conducted safely in accordance with WHS/OHS workplace procedures and job instructions
  15. Construction of copper and stainless steel gas pipelines and services are conducted in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures
  16. 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
  17. WHS/OHS risks, incidents and accidents are reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
  18. Unplanned events are referred to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
  19. Quality and safety checks of work, including testing of pipework are carried out in accordance with work instructions
  20. Complete the work and relevant documentation
  21. Relevant person/s are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
  22. Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures
  23. Work site is tidied and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
  24. Work documentation is completed and provided to relevant 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.

competency must include the following:

constructing copper and stainless steel gas distribution pipelines and services up to 20 mm diameter

cutting pipes, joining pipes and fittings

installing the meter connection to the service riser, upstands, above ground services and response lines.