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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to process LPG
   • Pipelines and hoses are connected in accordance with manufacturer's specifications and standard operating procedures
   • Appropriate valves are operated in the correct sequence against relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to all persons and identified for all work sites
   • WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to requirements and established procedures for processing of LPG are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work performed and communicated
   • Work is prioritised and sequenced following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with established procedures
   • Risk control measures for identified hazards are prioritised, implemented and monitored against the work schedule
   • Relevant work authorisations are obtained to access, isolate/de-energise systems and perform work according to requirements and established procedures
   • Resources including appropriately licensed persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified, scheduled and obtained and confirmed in working order
   • Relevant persons at worksite are confirmed to be current in First Aid and other related work procedures according to requirements
   • Liaison and communication with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land owners is completed so that work can be carried out where necessary
   • Site is prepared according to the work schedule and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures
   • Persons participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors are fully briefed and respective responsibilities confirmed where applicable in accordance with established procedures
2. Process LPG
   • WHS/OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards
   • Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces or aloft, and use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely followed and currency according to requirements confirmed
   • Required Skills and Knowledge for the processing of LPG is applied to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements
   • Adjustment and monitoring of controls and the processing of LPG is carried out in accordance with the work schedule and to requirements and established procedures
   • Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed WHS/OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
   • Emergency response is selected and unplanned events in the processing of LPG are undertaken with the scope of established procedures
   • Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using required Skills and Knowledge
   • Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
3. Complete work and relevant documentation
   • Work completion is notified and work undertaken is checked against work schedules for conformance with requirements and anomalies reported in accordance with established procedures
   • Accidents and/or injuries are reported in accordance with requirements and established procedures where applicable
   • Shutdown is completed in accordance with standard operating procedures and operating conditions
   • Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures
   • Work completion is notified and relevant work permit(s) are signed off and equipment is returned to service in accordance with requirements
   • Work completion records, reports and information is finalised and processed and appropriate persons notified

Required Skills

This describes the skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices for the processing of LPG

All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies The extent of the required skills and knowledge is provided below It forms an integral part of this unit

KSGA LP Gas processing

Evidence shall show an understanding of processing LPG in accordance with relevant legislation codes regulations and established procedures to an extent indicated by the following aspects

T Relevant Australian Standards guidelines and codes of practice T Relevant WHSOHS policies and procedures Safety signs including workplace hazards and warnings T LPG storagepressure vessels Types construction size valves labelling Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS Testing and inspection procedures T LPG bulk transfer Requirements applications methods procedures Equipmenttools Types selection manufacturers specificationsinstructions testing set up adjusting Compressors pumps Pipes and hoses T LPG processing Requirements applications methods procedures Mixblend properties and specifications Equipmenttools Types selection manufacturers specificationsinstructions testing set up Analytical judgements for appropriate adjustments to plant and equipment Variations and irregularities identification Gas analysis equipment Safety Gas alarm and communication equipment Ignition preventioncontrol Leak testing requirements types procedures required equipmenttools T Personal Protection Equipment Types application checking maintenance and storage T Hazard identification risk assessment and control Work Permits JHAs JSAs JSEAs SWMs etc Use of spill kits and PPE T Manual handling Characteristics types techniques T Accidents and emergency Types fire gas leak Emergency response equipment and procedures breathing apparatus gas detectorsoxygen monitoring devices compliance requirements Reporting T Organisations policies quality requirements specifications forms and reports for work activities

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Competency Standard Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of this unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Overview of Assessment
	Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment such as Profiling require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention It is the Industrys preferred model for apprenticeships However where summative or final assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or at a minimum the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment It is recognised that in some circumstances assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace However it must be in accord with Industry and Regulatory policy in this regard
	Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors These include the extent of the assessment the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place access to physical resources additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed
	The critical safety nature of working with electricity electrical equipment gas or any other hazardous substancematerial carries risk in deeming a person competent Hence sources of evidence need to be rich in nature so as to minimise error in judgment
	Activities associated with normal every day work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its richness Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practiced These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package

Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
	Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met
	Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically Each element and associated Performance Criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines UEG Evidence shall also comprise
	A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline work function and industrial environment In particular this shall incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to
	Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the Performance Criteria and range
	Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the Performance Criteria and range
	Demonstrate an understanding of the required skills and knowledge as described in this unit to such an extent that the learners performance outcome is reported in accordance with the preferred approach namely a percentile graded result where required by the regulated environment
	Demonstrate an appropriate level of employability skills
	Conduct work observing the relevant Anti discrimination legislation regulations polices and workplace procedures
	Demonstrate performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below Processing liquefied petroleum gas in accordance with relevant legislation codes regulations and established procedures as described in Range Statement and including

		Range of toolsequipmentproceduresworkplace
		Group No	The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated	Item List
		A Equipment	All	Pumps Valves Vessels Control and monitoring equipment Mixingsampling equipment
		B Processes	At least	Processing LPG Blendingmixing LPG Manufacturing TLGP DeOdourising LPG
		C Process monitoring includes checks for	At least Must do	Stock levels Pressures Gas heating valves Shutdown system Molecular sieve deodourisation Aeration
		D Emergency Response	All	Gas leaks and fire Equipment failure Hazards and incidents
		E Requirements	All	WHSOHS environmental and associated legislative requirements Product specifications and quality assurance documentation Manufacturers specifications Australian Standards
		F Unplanned events	At least one occasion	Deal with an unplanned event by drawing on required skills and knowledge to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items

Context of and specific resources for assessment
	This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures information and resources typical of a workplace This should include
	WHSOHS policy and work procedures and instructions
	Suitable work environment facilities equipment and materials to undertake actual work as prescribed by this Competency Standard Unit
	Appropriate environmental regulation and work practices
	Appropriate organisational requirements
	Appropriate work environment equipment and tools
	These should be part of the formal learningassessment environment
	Assessment of this competency must also be undertaken in either an actual workplace Where simulation is considered a suitable strategy for assessment conditions must be authentic and as far as possible reproduce and replicate the workplace and be consistent with the approved industry simulation policy The resources used for assessment should reflect current industry practices in relation to locating proving and protecting utility assets

Method of assessment
	This Competency Standard Unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume Part Assessment Guidelines
	Note Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this Competency Standard Unit applies This requires that the specified required Skills and Knowledge are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learningassessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the required skills and knowledge described in this unit

Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units
	There are no recommended concurrent assessments with this unit however in some cases efficiencies may be gained in terms of learning and assessment effort being concurrently managed with allied Competency Standard Units where listed
	UEGNSGA UEGNSG134A	Establish a utilities infrastructure work site
	UEGNSGA UEGNSG617A	Monitor and control the transfer of bulk LPG
	BSBFLMB BSBFLM312B	Contribute to team effectiveness
	BSBFLMC BSBFLM303C	Contribute to effective workplace relationships

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Range Statement

9) This relates to the competency standard unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the Performance Criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

This Competency Standard Unit shall be demonstrated in relation to processing LPG. This may include blending/mixing LPG, manufacturing TLGP and de-odourising LPG

The following constants and variables included in the element/Performance Criteria in this unit are fully described in the Definitions Section of this volume and form an integral part of the Range Statement of this unit:

Equipment

Processing LPG

Process monitoring

Emergency response

Documentation

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