This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to supervise technical operations of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage, processing and maintenance operations.

It includes identifying types of gas system faults and communicating with appropriate person/s conducting the technical operations/activities.

It also includes accessing relevant resources, monitoring operational requirements and completing relevant documentation, records and reports.

This unit applies to any work site where LPG operations occur.

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 supervise LPGoperations

1.1

Hazards and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) risks are identified and prioritised and risk control measures implemented and monitored

1.2

Relevant person/s are consulted and work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes and to industry standards in accordance with workplace procedures

1.3

Work schedule/s, drawings, plans, job requirements and material lists are obtained, analysed and site inspection conducted, as required, to determine the preparation work required for planning and coordination

1.4

Job requirements and workplace procedures for the work are obtained for all work sites and communicated to relevant persons

1.5

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

1.6

Relevant work permits are obtained to perform the work in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

1.7

Appropriately 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 authorised persons, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved and activities coordinated in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures

1.9

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

1.10

Expenditure is forecast and managed to keep within operational budget constraints in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Supervise technical operations

2.1

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

2.2

Inductions are conducted with relevant person/s in accordance with organisational requirements and workplace procedures

2.3

Personnel conducting LPG storage and processing technical operations are supervised and monitored to ensure work is performed in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures

2.4

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

2.5

Equipment faults are identified through inspection and testing of operational equipment in accordance with work schedule and job requirements

2.6

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

2.7

Operating conditions of equipment are monitored through checking gauge levels, temperatures and flow indicators to determine performance of equipment and system

2.8

Pipeline system operations are monitored and communicated to relevant person/s to ensure safe and efficient operation of the pipeline system

2.9

Fault-finding and troubleshooting techniques are applied to operational system and equipment faults to identify any repairs or maintenance required in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures

2.10

Work is coordinated to ensure completion in agreed timeframes and to industry standards with a minimum of waste in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures

2.11

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

2.12

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

3

Finalise technical operations and complete relevant documentation

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

Accidents and injuries are reported and followed up in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures

3.3

Work site is rehabilitated/cleaned up and confirmed safe and 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 in accordance with job requirements

3.6

Work completion records, reports, documentation and 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.

resources must include at least five (5) of the following:

vessels

pumps

compressors

valves

product

control and monitoring equipment

mixing and sampling equipment

air equipment

activities must include at least three (3) of the following:

product revival, processing and/or despatch

rectification of gas system faults

scheduling of maintenance, repairs and/or modifications

commissioning of new plant and/or equipment

stock control

monitoring of storage/processing facilities must include at least five (5) of the following:

pressure

temperature

volume

corrosion

liquid/vapour leaks

product levels

product levels

security

operational requirements must include at least three (3) of the following:

product levels

product blending/mixing/odourising

manufacturers maintenance requirements

rectification of gas system faults

faults must include at least four (4) of the following:

liquid/vapour leaks

electrical problems

mechanical failure

over filled vessel

out of current inspection status

gauge failure

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