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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare to pressure test gas installation
   • Work instructions are obtained and confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
2. Job requirements and workplace procedures for the work are discussed with relevant person/s to confirm the work schedule
3. Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental and sustainable energy measures and workplace policies and procedures for the work are obtained and applied
4. Equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for pressure testing are identified, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
5. Resources and materials required to carry out the pressure test are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
6. Client issues are referred to relevant person/s in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures
7. Work site is prepared, safety plan and work schedule confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
8. Carry out pressure test of gas installation
   • WHS/OHS policies, procedures and safe work practices for the pressure test are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards
9. Schedule of work is followed to ensure work is completed in agreed timeframe and to quality, safety and industry standards with a minimum of waste
10. Conformance test is undertaken using correct tools and equipment in accordance with workplace procedures and industry standards
11. Pressure test of the gas installation is undertaken using relevant pressure testing equipment in accordance with workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
12. Customer piping system and associated components, including appliances, are pressure tested for conformance to industry standards and regulatory requirements
13. Results of pressure test are analysed and non-compliant installations are disconnected in accordance with workplace procedures, industry standards and regulatory requirements
14. Quality and safety checks of the work are undertaken in accordance with job instructions, industry standards and workplace procedures
15. Complete pressure test and relevant documentation
    • WHS/OHS risk control measures for work completion are followed
16. Final checks, including visual observation are undertaken to ensure quality of the work complies with industry standards, regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
17. Relevant person/s are notified of work completion and non-conformances in accordance with workplace procedures
18. Equipment, tools and any surplus materials or resources are cleaned, checked and returned to storage or disposed of in accordance with workplace procedures
19. Work area is tidied and made safe in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures and sustainable energy practices are followed
20. Records and documentation are updated in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures as required by the regulator

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.

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