This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to plan and conduct isolation, de-isolation and restoration under the permit to work system for a gas industry work site in accordance with relevant legislation, industry standards, codes of practice and workplace procedures.

It includes conducting energy source isolation, de-isolation and restoration under permit to work system for a gas industry work site and completing relevant documentation.

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a license or permit to practice in the workplace.

Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licencing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Prepare for isolation work

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental and sustainable energy policies, and workplace procedures for the work site are identified, obtained and applied

1.2

Plans, specifications and instructions are obtained and interpreted to determine job requirements

1.3

Job requirements and workplace procedures for the work are discussed with relevant person/s to confirm the work schedule and respective responsibilities

1.4

Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks are assessed and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

Responsibilities under the relevant work permit/notification is obtained and confirmed to access, isolate/de-isolate systems and perform the work in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

1.6

Energy source isolation points are identified and communicated to the work party in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures

1.7

Person/s and equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the work are identified, coordinated, scheduled, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures

1.8

Resources, including persons and equipment required, are identified, scheduled, coordinated and confirmed

1.9

Appropriate person/s are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved

1.10

Third-party issues, including low voltage electrical work, are referred to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

1.11

Persons participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors, are briefed and responsibilities coordinated and authorised by permits to work, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.12

Site preparation, safety plan and the work schedule are confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Conduct energy sourceisolation

2.1

WHS/OHS, risk control measures, schedule of work and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed

2.2

Materials, tools, equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE) and measuring devices required for the isolation are selected and used correctly and safely in accordance with manufacturer instructions

2.3

Work is carried out to industry standards without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits and the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles

2.4

Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and WHS/OHS risks and incidents reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures

2.5

Energy source isolation is completed, tagged, locked out and documented on work permit in accordance with workplace procedures and job requirements

2.6

Unplanned events and non-routine problems encountered when conducting isolations are identified and actioned in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures

2.7

Quality and safety checks of the work are undertaken in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures

3

Conduct de-isolation and restoration

3.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for completing the work are followed

3.2

De-isolation and restoration is performed, tags removed and results recorded in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

De-isolations are confirmed with other person/s involved in, or affected by, the work in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

Work completion documentation, including relevant permits, are completed accurately and provided to appropriate person/s 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 Industry

Gas Cross Discipline