Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

UEGNSG006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Use a portable gas detector to locate escape

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency UEGNSG006 - Use a portable gas detector to locate escape
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use a portable gas detector to locate gas escape.It includes ensuring workplace is safe from explosive, toxic gases and vapours by using portable gas detection devices in locating and pin-pointing gas escapes and completing relevant documentation in accordance with relevant legislative, industry standards and code of practice requirements.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Support Services
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to use portable gas detection device
  • Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace procedures for gas/vapour detection are identified and applied
       
Element: Gas or vapour to be detected is determined from workplace documentation and/or in consultation with relevant person/s
       
Element: Gas detection devices are checked for calibration and response in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
       
Element: Personal protective equipment (PPE) is obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Use gas detectors and pin-point gasescapes
  • WHS/OHS policies and procedures relating to gas/vapour detection are followed
       
Element: Gas detection device is used in accordance with manufacturer instructions, workplace procedures and environmental conditions
       
Element: Gas detection readings are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Gas properties and environmental conditions are considered and monitored when determining probable areas that gases could accumulate
       
Element: Gas detector readings are interpreted correctly and converted to relevant percentage in accordance with regulations and workplace procedures
       
Element: Gas escapes are located and pin-pointed in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Required actions are determined and communicated to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Complete theuse of gas detector equipment and complete relevant documentation
  • Gas detection devices are purged, disassembled and stored in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures
       
Element: Storage, use and calibration records of the gas detection device are maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Relevant person/s are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Reports and documentation are completed accurately and readings recorded and maintained in accordance with workplace procedures
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace procedures for gas/vapour detection are identified and applied 
 
 
 
WHS/OHS policies and procedures relating to gas/vapour detection are followed 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Gas detection devices are purged, disassembled and stored in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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