This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to carry out first on-site response to a gas distribution or transmission pipeline emergency incident, and complete response and relevant documentation.

These incidents may include gas escapes, gas outages, security breaches, fires, injury and damage.

It includes carrying out first on-site emergency response by assessing the extent of the situation and type of incident, making the area safe and reporting back to response/control centre.

It also includes liaising with other authorities and emergency services, remaining on site and maintaining site safety until support arrives as required.

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 first on-site emergency response

1.1

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

1.2

Details of incident are confirmed with supervisor, control centre and/or radio room in accordance with workplace procedures

1.3

Incident response is discussed with relevant person/s to establish and confirm the work schedule

1.4

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

1.5

Hazards and threats to the gas pipeline and work site are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed and control measures are reported, prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures

1.6

Work permits and/or notifications are obtained as required to ensure the work is approved, recorded, coordinated and performed safely in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7

Resources including person/s, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the work are identified, scheduled, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety

1.8

Supervisor, coordination centre, emergency authorities and land owners are communicated with regularly to confirm the emergency response in accordance with workplace procedures

1.9

Person/s participating in the emergency response are fully briefed and responsibilities coordinated and authorised 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 first on-site emergency response

2.1

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

2.2

A safe work zone is established on site and reported back to relevant stakeholders in accordance with workplace procedures

2.3

First aid and other emergency procedures are performed, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Hazardous activities are conducted safely in accordance with workplace procedures

2.5

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

2.6

Equipment and systems are monitored to ensure correct operation and performance in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

2.7

Liaison with third parties and relevant stakeholders is maintained to ensure pipeline is monitored and threat to the pipeline is determined and communicated in accordance with workplace procedures

2.8

Supervisor, coordination centre, emergency authorities and land owners are communicated with regularly to keep them updated on the emergency response in accordance with workplace procedures

2.9

Preliminary evidence is collected from the scene in accordance with workplace procedures

2.10

Gathered evidence is analysed and any repairs and/or maintenance required is identified in accordance with workplace procedures

2.11

Site safety is maintained until support arrives in accordance with workplace procedures

2.12

Unplanned events, including emergency level being escalated, are referred to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures

2.13

Quality checks are carried out in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures

3

Complete response and relevant documentation

3.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures for work completion are followed

3.2

Any incidents and injuries are reported to relevant person/s and followed up in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures

3.3

Incident site, reports, risk control measures and permit conditions are handed over to repair coordinator or relief response person in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

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

3.5

Work permit/s are completed and signed off in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures

3.6

Work completion documentation, records reports and as installed/modified drawing/s are completed and provided to appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

3.7

Debriefing with relevant person/s is conducted to discuss strengths and weaknesses of incident response 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 Distribution and Transmission