Certificate III in Gas Supply Industry Operations

Scope

This qualification provides competencies to conduct Gas Supply Industry activities including installation, maintenance, fault find and repair, operations of distribution and transmission gas pipelines, cylinders and associated equipment.

It is an Australia Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3 qualification and provides the required knowledge and skills to carry out work activities autonomously and takes responsibility for their own work


Subjects

Completion requirements

The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:

All the Core competency standard units to achieve a total weighting of 300 points, defined in the Core Competency Standard Units table below and

A combination of Elective competency standard units to achieve a total weighting of 660 points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units tables below, resulting in the achievement of overall weighting of 960 points.

All the required pre-requisite competency standard units have been met as required.

Core Competency Standard Units

All Core competency standard units to be achieved

Weighting Points

add topic UEGNSG005A

Prepare to work in the gas industry

20

add topic UEGNSG132A

Carry out basic work activities in a gas industry work environment

60

add topic UEGNSG133A

Comply with environmental policies and procedures in the utilities industry

40

add topic UEGNSG141A

Apply Workplace Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the gas supply industry

20

add topic BSBFLM303C

Contribute to effective workplace relationships

40

add topic BSBFLM312C

Contribute to team effectiveness

40

add topic BSBWHS301A

Maintain workplace safety

40

add topic BSBWOR301B

Organise personal work priorities and development

40

Total points in core

300

Elective Competency Standard Units

Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 660 points from the following groups:

Group

Minimum points

Maximum points

A

Imported and Common Elective Units

Imported units from other qualifications, training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be at AQF level 3. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant E-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points. Note: For further information see Application of the NQC Flexibility Formula, refer to UEG11 Gas Industry Training Package, Version 2, Qualification Framework.

0

160

B

Qualification AQF 2 Electives

You may select some elective units from this Group

0

180

C

Qualification AQF 3 Electives

You may select all your elective units from this Group

330

660

D

Qualification AQF 4 Electives

You may select some elective units from this Group

0

130

Group A Imported and Common Elective Units

You may complete units to maximum weighting of 160 points

Weighting Points

add topic BSBFLM305C

Support operational plan

40

add topic BSBFLM306C

Provide workplace information and resourcing plans

40

add topic BSBFLM309C

Support continuous improvement systems and processes

40

add topic BSBFLM311C

Support a workplace learning environment

40

add topic BSBINN301A

Promote innovation in a team environment

40

add topic BSBWHS303A

Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control

50

add topic CPCCLDG3001A

Licence to perform dogging

30

add topic CPCCLRG3001A

Licence to perform rigging basic level

40

add topic CPCCLRG3002A

Licence to perform rigging intermediate level

40

add topic CPCCOHS1001A

Work safely in the construction industry

10

add topic CPPFES2005A

Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment

15

HLTAID001

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

10

HLTAID003

Provide first Aid

10

HLTAID005

Provide first aid in remote situations

10

add topic HLTHSE204D

Follow safe manual handling practices

20

add topic MEM05004C

Perform routine oxy acetylene welding

20

add topic MEM05012C

Perform routine manual metal arc welding

20

add topic MEM05015D

Weld using manual metal arc welding process

40

add topic MSAPMOHS110A

Follow emergency response procedures

20

add topic MSAPMOHS205A

Control minor incidents

30

add topic MSAPMOHS216A

Operate breathing apparatus

20

add topic MSAPMOHS217A

Gas test atmospheres

30

add topic MSAPMPER200C

Work in accordance with an issued permit

20

add topic MSAPMPER201A

Monitor and control work permits

20

add topic MSAPMPER202A

Observe permit work

20

add topic MSAPMPER300C

Issue work permits

20

add topic MSAPMPER400A

Coordinate permit process

30

add topic MSAPMSUP200A

Achieve work outcomes

30

add topic MSAPMSUP210A

Process and record information

30

add topic MSAPMSUP240A

Undertake minor maintenance

30

add topic MSAPMSUP303A

Identify equipment faults

40

add topic MSAPMSUP390A

Use structured problem solving tools

40

add topic MSS402061A

Use SCADA systems in operations

30

add topic MSS402080A

Undertake root cause analysis

50

add topic PMAOHS211B

Prepare equipment for emergency response

20

add topic PMAOHS310B

Investigate incidents

30

add topic PMAOHS311B

Lead emergency teams

20

add topic PMAOMIR210B

Control evacuation to muster point

20

add topic PMAOMIR346B

Assess and secure an incident site

30

add topic PMAOPS305B

Operate process control systems

60

add topic PMAOPS312B

Undertake ship loading/unloading operations

40

add topic PMAOPS330B

Communicate and monitor pipeline activities

40

add topic PMASUP311A

Operate communications hub

40

add topic PMBWELD301B

Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines

20

add topic PMBWELD302B

Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines

20

add topic PMC563081C

Carry out stock control

20

add topic RIICCM205D

Carry out manual excavation

10

add topic RIICCM206D

Support plant operations

10

add topic RIICCM207D

Spread and compact materials manually

10

add topic RIICCM208D

Carry out basic levelling

10

add topic RIICCM210D

Install trench support

15

add topic RIICRC208D

Lay pipes

40

add topic RIIHAN309D

Conduct Telescopic Materials Handler Operations

80

add topic RIIMPO304D

Conduct wheel loader operations

40

add topic RIIMPO308D

Conduct tracked dozer operations

40

add topic RIIMPO309D

Conduct wheeled dozer operations

40

add topic RIIMPO318D

Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations

70

add topic RIIMPO319D

Conduct backhoe/loader operations

50

add topic RIIMPO320D

Conduct civil construction excavator operations

80

add topic RIIWHS202D

Enter and work in confined spaces

30

add topic RIIWHS204D

Work safely at heights

20

add topic RIIWHS205D

Control traffic with stop-slow bat

10

add topic RIIWHS302D

Implement traffic management plan

20

add topic RIISAM201D

Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of non-toxic materials

15

add topic RIIWMG203D

Drain and dewater civil construction site

20

add topic TLIB2004A

Carry out vehicle inspection

20

add topic TLIC2002A

Drive light rigid vehicle

40

add topic TLIC2025A

Operate four wheel drive vehicle

40

add topic TLIC3003A

Drive medium rigid vehicle

40

add topic TLIC3004A

Drive heavy rigid vehicle

40

add topic TLIC3005A

Drive heavy combination vehicle

40

add topic TLIC4067A

Operate LP gas tanker

40

add topic TLID2003A

Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

40

add topic TLID2010A

Operate a forklift

40

add topic TLID2016A

Load and unload explosives and dangerous goods

30

add topic TLID3015A

Identify and label explosives and dangerous goods

20

add topic TLID3023A

Use specialised liquid bulk gas transfer equipment

40

add topic TLID3027A

Prepare for transport of dangerous goods

50

add topic TLID3033A

Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane

40

add topic TLID3036A

Lift and move load using a mobile crane

40

add topic TLIF2006A

Apply accident-emergency procedures

20

add topic TLIF2010A

Apply Fatigue Management Strategies

30

add topic TLIF2012A

Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives

30

add topic TLILIC0012A

Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)

40

add topic TLILIC2001A

Licence to operate a forklift truck

40

add topic TLILIC2014B

Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle

40

add topic TLILIC2015B

Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle

40

add topic TLILIC2016B

Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle

50

add topic TLILIC3006A

Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)

60

add topic TLILIC3008A

Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)

70

add topic TLILIC3013A

Preparation to transport dangerous goods by road

50

add topic TLILIC3017B

Licence to drive a heavy combination vehicle

60

add topic TLILIC3018B

Licence to drive a multi combination vehicle

60

add topic TLILIC4009A

Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes)

70

add topic UEENEEC001B

Maintain documentation

20

add topic UEENEED101A

Use computer applications relevant to a workplace

20

Imported units from other qualifications, training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 3. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.

Note: For further information see Application of the NQC Flexibility Formula, Page 10, UEG11 Gas Industry Training Package, Version 1, Volume 1 Qualification Framework

Up to 160 points

Group B Qualification AQF 2 Electives

You may complete units to maximum weighting of 180 points

Weighting Points

add topic UEENEEE102A

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

40

add topic UEENEEE107A

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

40

add topic UEENEEM080A

Report on the integrity of explosion-protected equipment in a hazardous area

20

add topic UEGNSG004A

Locate, prove and protect utility assets

60

add topic UEGNSG006A

Use a portable gas detector to locate escape

40

add topic UEGNSG134A

Establish a utilities infrastructure work site

60

add topic UEGNSG136A

Carry out transmission pipeline construction work activities

60

add topic UEGNSG140A

Apply environmental policies and procedures in the utilities industry

20

add topic UEGNSG219A

Conduct excavations in the utilities industry

60

add topic UEGNSG221A

First on site response to gas pipeline emergencies

90

add topic UEGNSG224A

Construct and lay copper and stainless steel gas distribution pipelines

60

add topic UEGNSG226A

Assist with the construction, laying and connection of gas distribution services to mains

40

add topic UEGNSG227A

Assist with the construction and laying of gas distribution mains

40

add topic UEGNSG330A

Coat metallic pipelines

80

add topic UEGNSG331A

Establish right of way access for transmission pipeline construction

60

add topic UEGNSG332A

Undertake hydro-testing for transmission pipeline construction

60

add topic UEGNSG333A

Work in proximity of transmission pipeline construction plant and equipment

40

add topic UEGNSG342A

Maintain pipeline easements

40

add topic UEGNSG615A

Fill LPG cylinders

80

add topic UEGNSG616A

Refurbish gas cylinders

80

add topic UEGNSG705A

Disconnect and reconnect small capacity gas meters

40

add topic UEGNSG708A

Pressure Test Residential and Small Commercial Gas Installations

40

add topic UEGNSG711A

Process meter reading information using appropriate technology

40

add topic UEGNSG712A

Read and record meter readings

40

add topic UEGNSG714A

Relight Type A gas appliances

60

add topic UEGNSG804A

Maintain single stage and single run gas flow and pressure control and measuring devices

80

add topic UEPOPS203B


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