This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan and implement the data acquisition and metering requirements of a gas system.

It includes planning and commissioning the data acquisition and metering requirements of a natural or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) system, determining specific equipment and maintenance requirements, communicating with relevant authorities and stakeholders, and completing relevant documentation.

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

Plan data acquisition and metering requirements of a gas system

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) principles and practices and environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures which may influence the systems are obtained and reviewed

1.2

Data is analysed and data acquisition and metering requirements of the gas system are determined and expected outcomes of the work are communicated with appropriate person/s

1.3

Properties and characteristics of gas to be measured are identified on the development of a data acquisition and metering requirements system in accordance with workplace procedures

1.4

Design capacity of gas system is identified in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

Back-up systems are specified in accordance with workplace procedures

1.6

Legislative requirements are identified

1.7

Data storage and communication systems are specified

1.8

Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes to industry standards in accordance with workplace procedures

1.9

Communication issues with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved and work coordinated in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures

1.10

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Determine equipment and maintenance requirements

2.1

Systems modelling is used to evaluate alternative proposals in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

Maintenance activities are determined and scheduled in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures

2.3

WHS/OHS and sustainable energy principles, functionality and practices to reduce accidents and minimise waste are incorporated into the project in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures

2.4

Technical advice is obtained in relation to equipment hazards, assessed risks and reasonably practicable risk control measures so that monitoring can be undertaken and appropriate authorities consulted, as required, in accordance with workplace requirements and procedures

2.5

Data is analysed and compared with compliance specifications to ensure completion of the project within agreed timeframes in accordance with maintenance requirements

2.6

Maintenance recording system is developed incorporating organisation initiatives in accordance with workplace procedures

2.7

Metering equipment is selected to meet performance specifications and is optimally located in the system

2.8

Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures, in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment

2.9

Quality of work is monitored against performance agreement and industry standards

3

Commission data collection and metering system

3.1

Final inspections of the metering and data acquisition plan are undertaken to ensure compliance with requirements and all specifications and documentation required to complete the project are included

3.2

Resources required for the work are obtained and scheduled in accordance with the plan and workplace procedures

3.3

Metering and data acquisition system is commissioned in accordance with the plan and organisational WHS/OHS policies and procedures

3.4

Work completion reports are completed and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

Reports are submitted to relevant person/s for approval in accordance with workplace procedures

3.6

Approved copies of metering and data acquisition plan are issued and records updated in accordance with 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 systems must include at least five (5) of the following:

custody transfer stations

tanker transfer

decantation

tempered liquid petroleum systems

field or district regulators

LPG systems

meters and regulators

transmission and distribution systems

planning and implementing the data acquisition and metering requirements of a gas system must include at least four (4) of the following variables:

temperatures

pressure and flow rates from regulator or custody transfer stations

water bath heater operation (water temperature, pilot light and main burner operation)

faulty equipment (over pressure and under pressure, slam shut operation and filter problems)

pipeline ruptures

security system monitoring and pressure and volume data for ‘balancing the system’

resources must include at least four (4) of the following:

relevant persons

relevant authorities

company workplace procedures

materials

equipment manuals/specifications

personal protective equipment (PPE)

fire safety systems and training resources

relevant authorities must include at least three (3) of the following:

government authorities

landowners

stakeholders

local councils

fire authorities

other utilities

relevant documentation must include at least eight (8) of the following:

specifications, drawings and plans

manufacturer specifications

company standard operational and safety procedures

company management plans and policies

work permits

hot work permits

company forms and files

acts and regulations

contracts

recording/reporting

maintenance activities

inspection and incident reports

Gas Industry

Gas Cross Discipline