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Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to test new gas installation
- Job requirements and workplace procedures for the work are discussed with relevant person/s to confirm the work schedule
- Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures are obtained and applied
- Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks are assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
- Responsibility under the relevant work permit/authorisation is obtained and confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
- Equipment, tools, resources, materials and personal protective equipment (PPE) needed for conformance testing are identified, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures
- Responsibilities for work safety and emergency procedures at the work site are confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures
- Appropriate person/s are consulted to ensure appliance relight is coordinated effectively with others involved
- Client/customer issues are referred to appropriate person/s in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures
- Site preparation, safety plan and work schedule are confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
- Test new gas installation
- Materials, tools, equipment and pressure testing devices are selected and used correctly and safely in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
- Conformance test is undertaken using correct tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures and industry standards
- Conformance test of new gas installation is undertaken using appropriate pressure testing, protection and stray current testing equipment in accordance with company procedures and regulatory requirements
- Customer piping system and associated components, including appliances, are tested for conformance to industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Results of conformance test are analysed and non- compliant installations are disconnected in accordance with workplace procedures, industry standards and regulatory requirements
- Work is carried out to the required industry standards without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, equipment, and the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles
- Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and WHS/OHS risks assessed and reported to the authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
- Unplanned events and non-routine problems are referred to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
- Quality and safety checks of the work are undertaken in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures
- Complete work and relevant documentation
- Final check of work, including visual observation, is performed to ensure work complies with job and regulatory requirements
- Appropriate persons are notified of work completion and non-conformances in accordance with workplace procedures
- Equipment, tools and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored or disposed of in accordance with workplace procedures
- Work area is tidied and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
- Work completion records and documentation are updated in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures
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