This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare to work in the gas industry.

It includes an overview of the gas industry, types of gases, relevant mandatory safety regulations and workplace policies, procedures and work practices required for working in the Australian gas industry.

This unit is intended for new entrants in the gas industry.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for working in the gas industry

1.1

Relevant regulations, codes and practices are identified and applied

1.2

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace policies and procedures are identified and obtained

1.3

Relevant person/s are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with other person/s involved

1.4

Resources and materials required for the work are confirmed and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

Schedule for the work is confirmed in accordance with work instructions and job requirements

2

Determine requirements for working in the gas industry

2.1

WHS/OHS workplace policies, procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

Work schedule for gas related activity is followed to ensure work is completed in agreed time, to a quality standard and with a minimum of waste

2.3

Unplanned events or conditions are referred to relevant person/s for further instructions in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Quality checks of gas related activity work are undertaken in accordance with job instructions and work requirements

3

Complete work and relevant documentation

3.1

Final checks are made to ensure gas related work conforms with job instructions and work requirements

3.2

Relevant person/s are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Work area is cleaned, made safe and sustainable energy practices are followed

3.4

Relevant documentation is completed, in accordance with instructions and workplace procedures

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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.

Gas Industry

Independent Units