This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform routine maintenance on distribution pipeline facilities and equipment,complete work and relevant documentation.

It includes using equipment, tools and testing devices, performing routine maintenance and identifying faults.

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 routine maintenance on distribution pipeline facilities and equipment

1.1

Work schedule/s, drawings, plans, job requirements and material lists are obtained and analysed in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2

Job requirements and workplace procedures are identified for all work sites and communicated to relevant person/s

1.3

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace procedures, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures for the work; facilities and equipment are identified, obtained and communicated to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

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 risks are assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures

1.6

Facilities/equipment are safely isolated, depressurised, tagged and locked out and relevant permit/s to access and perform work are obtained in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

1.7

Person/s, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job are identified, scheduled, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety

1.8

Relevant person/s at worksite are confirmed to be current in first aid and other related work procedures, such as licensed to operate equipment in accordance with requirements

1.9

Communication with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land owners is conducted and work coordinated in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedure

1.10

Site is prepared to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures

1.11

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

1.12

Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with job requirements, workplace procedures and traffic management plan

2

Perform routine maintenance on distribution pipeline facilities and equipment

2.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures and environmental policies and procedures are followed in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

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

2.3

Hazardous activities are conducted safely in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures

2.4

Routine maintenance of distribution facilities and equipment is carried out in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures

2.5

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

2.6

Unplanned events and non-routine problems are identified and actioned in accordance with workplace procedures

2.7

Fault-finding and troubleshooting techniques are applied to identify any routine maintenance required in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures

2.8

Quality checks are undertaken in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures

3

Complete work and relevant documentation

3.1

Work undertaken is checked against work schedule for conformance and anomalies reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Accidents and injuries are reported, as required, in accordance workplace procedures

3.3

Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

Relevant work permit/s are signed off and facilities/equipment returned to service in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures

3.6

Work completion records, documentation, reports as installed/modified drawings, are completed, processed and appropriate person/s notified 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.

piping access procedures must include at least three (3) of the following:

excavation

trenching

shoring

stitch bore

horizontal drilling

directional drilling

piping materials

piping materials must include at least two (2) of the following:

nylon (polyamide) pipeline laying, joining and stop off techniques

unplasticised (uPVC) pipeline laying, joining and stop off techniques

polyethylene (PE) pipeline laying, joining and stop off techniques

steel pipeline laying, joining and stop off techniques

isolation procedures must include at least two (2) of the following

high pressure stop off

bagtube

squash off jacks

squash off pliers

competency must be demonstrated in relation to performing routine maintenance on distribution pipeline facilities and equipment must include:

valves, actuators and flanges

heaters and heat exchanger

metering equipment

process control equipment

gas analysis equipment

piping systems

sumps and drains

pressure vessels/filtration equipment

pumping systems and equipment

compression systems and equipment

Gas Industry

Gas Distribution