Application
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to process liquified petroleum gas (LPG). It includes processing and monitoring LPG; applying relevant emergency response procedures in an emergency; using appropriate materials, tools and equipment; and completing relevant documentation. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Prepare to process LPG | 1.1 | Mix/blend properties, specifications, requirements and workplace procedures for the LPG transfer are obtained for work sites and communicated to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures |
1.2 | Tank/s, pipelines and hoses are connected in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures | ||
1.3 | Appropriate valves are operated in the correct sequence and workplace procedures for the work are obtained for all work sites and communicated to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
1.4 | Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures for processing LPG are obtained and communicated to relevant person/s | ||
1.5 | Work is prioritised and sequenced for completion within acceptable timeframes following consultation with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
1.6 | Hazards and WHS/OHS risks are identified and prioritised and control measures implemented and monitored | ||
1.7 | Relevant work permits/authorisations are obtained to access, isolate/de-energise systems and perform the work in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures | ||
1.8 | Appropriate 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 | ||
1.9 | Communication with authorised person/s, authorities, clients and land owners is conducted and work coordinated in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures | ||
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, including plant operators and contractors, are briefed and responsibilities coordinated in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
2 | Conduct LPG processing | 2.1 | WHS/OHS risk control measures and policies and procedures are followed in accordance with workplace procedures |
2.2 | Hazardous activities are performed safely and currency maintained, as required, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures | ||
2.3 | LPG is processed ensuring completion in agreed timeframes with a minimum of waste and damage to the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy principles | ||
2.4 | LPG is processed and controls adjusted and monitored in accordance with work schedule, job requirements and workplace procedures | ||
2.5 | 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 | ||
2.6 | Unplanned events encountered in the processing of LPG are responded to in accordance with emergency response procedures | ||
2.7 | Fault-finding and troubleshooting techniques are applied to problems encountered when processing LPG in accordance with workplace procedures | ||
2.8 | Quality and safety checks of work are conducted in accordance with work instructions and workplace procedures | ||
3 | Complete work and relevant documentation | 3.1 | Work undertaken is checked against work schedule for conformance and anomalies reported in accordance with workplace procedures |
3.2 | Accidents and injuries are reported in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures | ||
3.3 | Shutdown of LPG processing equipment is completed in accordance with workplace procedures and operating conditions | ||
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 equipment is returned to service in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures | ||
3.6 | Work completion records and reports are completed, processed and appropriate person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures |
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency. |
Range Statement
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. | |
monitoring checks must include at least four (4) of the following: | stock levels pressures gas heating valves shutdown system molecular sieve de-odourisation aeration |
processing LPG must include the following: | blending/mixing LPG manufacturing LGP de-odourising LPG |
Sectors
Gas Industry |
Competency Field
Gaseous Fuel Vessels |