This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to prepare and carry out surveillance on gas distribution assets, and complete work and relevant documentation in accordance with relevant legislation, industry standards, codes of practice and workplace procedures.

It includes identifying system non-conformances by monitoring the area/third-party area for security conditions and inspecting the system's pipe work, structures, fittings and equipment in accordance with organisational and statutory requirements.

Aerial surveillance is not covered by this unit.

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 to carry out surveillance on gas distribution assets

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace procedures and environmental, cultural and heritage measures for the site are identified, obtained and applied

1.2

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

1.3

WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures are obtained and applied

1.4

Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

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

1.6

Scope of work and level of responsibility under the relevant work authorisation/permit/notification is obtained and confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7

Plant, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for gas distribution pipeline surveillance work are identified, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures

1.8

Materials, plans, diagrams, drawings and resources required for the work are confirmed, scheduled and obtained in accordance with established procedures

1.8

Communication issues with relevant stakeholders are resolved, where necessary

1.9

Person/s participating in the work are briefed and responsibilities confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures

1.10

Site preparation, safety plan and work schedule are confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Carry out surveillance on gas distribution assets

2.1

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

2.2

Relevant materials, tools, equipment and measuring devices are selected and used correctly and safely in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

2.3

Dealings with customers are consistent with workplace procedures and the special needs of customers are identified and considered in targeting client service

2.4

Surveillance work is carried out to the required standard, without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, equipment, and the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles

2.5

Leakages and damaged assets, structures, systems and fittings are recorded in accordance with the work schedule and workplace procedures

2.6

WHS/OHS risks and incidents are reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures

2.7

System breaches, faults and unplanned events are identified and resolved, where possible, and operational condition of the network reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

2.8

Key issues are identified and solutions/options developed, implemented and communicated to relevant stakeholders in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Complete work and relevant documentation

3.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures for work completion are followed

3.2

Work area is tidied and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and securely stored in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Relevant person/s are notified of work completion, non-conformances and proposed solutions/options in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

Surveillance completion documentation and relevant records, reports and documentation are completed 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.

carrying out surveillance on gas distribution assets must include:

different types of surveillance, i.e. vehicle and foot

liaison with affected land owners and relevance of properties

identification and recording non-conformances in accordance with surveillance schedules, including:

pressure/flow

damaged assets

pipes and fittings

Gas Industry

Gas Distribution