This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate gas infrastructure to meet nominated demand.

It includes assessing and responding to anticipated demand of gas infrastructure, including products and services, communicating with stakeholders, and dealing with product and service issues.

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 operate gas infrastructure to meet nominated demand

1.1

Relevant information, job requirements and workplace procedures are obtained and analysed to assess the extent of preparation required to plan and coordinate the work

1.2

Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with others in accordance with workplace procedures

1.3

Hazards and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) risks are assessed and control measures implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures

1.4

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

1.5

Communication with relevant stakeholders is conducted and gas schedule produced based on bid and/or nomination information

1.6

Operation is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7

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

1.8

Relevant stakeholders are provided with possible solutions and options within the scope, acceptable cost and requirements

1.9

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

1.10

Person/s participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors, are briefed and responsibilities coordinated and authorised, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Operate gas infrastructure to meet nominated demand

2.1

WHS/OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards

2.2

Work is performed and coordinated in accordance with work schedule and job requirements

2.3

Work schedule is monitored and remedial actions taken to address any shortfalls encountered in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures

2.4

Gas schedule is produced in accordance with the information collected in accordance with workplace procedures

2.5

Abnormal conditions and unplanned events are recognised and responded to in accordance with workplace procedures

2.6

Problem-solving and troubleshooting techniques are applied to identified problems in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures

2.7

Quality and safety checks are undertaken in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures

3

Complete and review gas infrastructure work

3.1

Work undertaken is checked against work schedule for conformance with job requirements and anomalies reported in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Work completion records, reports and documentation is 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.

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