This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to check gas station conditions, identify minor maintenance and report gas station conditions in accordance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, standards, regulations and workplace procedures.

It includes preparing to check and report on gas station conditions, checking, testing and monitoring gas station conditions, and completing work and relevant reports and documentation.

Gas stations may include metering, compressors, valves, regulators, heaters, scraper, telemetry and odourisation facilities.

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 check and report on gas station conditions

1.1

Work schedule/s, job requirements, drawings, plans, materials and equipment are examined to assess the extent of preparation required in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2

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

1.3

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) workplace procedures and environmental risk control measures are identified, evaluated and prioritised

1.4

Job requirements and workplace procedures for the work are obtained for all work sites and communicated to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

1.5

WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures are obtained to ensure safe systems of work are followed

1.6

Relevant work permit/s are obtained to coordinate the work 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 in accordance with workplace procedures

1.8

Communication issues with relevant stakeholders are resolved and work coordinated in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures

1.9

Person/s participating in the work are briefed and responsibilities coordinated and authorised, as required, 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

Check, test and monitor gas station conditions

2.1

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

2.2

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

2.3

Gas station equipment and systems are inspected and tested and faults identified in accordance with work schedule, job requirements and workplace procedures

2.4

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

2.5

Operating conditions and performance of equipment and systems are monitored through checking gauge levels, temperatures and flow indicators in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

2.6

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

2.7

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

2.8

Quality and safety checks of the work are conducted in accordance with job requirements, industry standards and workplace procedures

3

Complete work and relevant reports anddocumentation

3.1

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

3.2

Incidents and injuries are reported and followed up, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

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

3.4

Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

Relevant entry/work permit/s are signed off in accordance with job and regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

3.6

Work completion records, reports, documentation and as installed/modified drawing/s are completed, processed and the 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.

Gas Industry

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