This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to control the bulk storage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in terminals and depots in accordance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, regulations and workplace procedures.

It includes correctly and safely transferring LPG; monitoring and storing LPG bulk storage terminals/depots/facilities using appropriate materials, tools and equipment; responding in the event of an emergency and completing relevant documentation.

This unit applies to LPG bulk storage terminals and depots.

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

Plan for the bulkstorage of LPG

1.1

Appropriate person/s are consulted to ensure work is coordinated effectively with others on the work site and the availability of necessary equipment is determined

1.2

Equipment is checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

1.3

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures for the control and storage of LPG at a terminal are obtained and communicated to relevant person/s

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 and WHS/OHS risks are identified and prioritised and control measures implemented and monitored

1.6

Relevant work permit/s are obtained to access, isolate/de-energise systems and perform the work in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

1.7

Person/s, equipment, tools, personal protective equipment (PPE) and appropriate valves are identified, scheduled, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures

1.8

Person/s at work site are confirmed to be current in related work procedures in accordance with job requirements

1.9

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

2

Control storage of LPG

2.1

LPG is stored safely and securely in accordance with LPG control specifications, environmental standards workplace procedures and legislative requirements

2.2

Hazardous activities are performed safely and currency maintained as required in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

2.3

Bulk LPG storage at the terminal/depot is controlled and monitored in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures

2.4

Emergency response procedures, potential hazards, risks and control measures are monitored and preventative action taken/referred to appropriate authorities, where required, in accordance with regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

2.5

Abnormalities and unplanned events encountered while controlling the storage of LPG in a terminal/depot are identified and actioned in accordance with responsibility and workplace procedures

2.6

Fault-finding and troubleshooting techniques are applied to identify any repairs or maintenance to operational systems and equipment and documented in accordance with workplace procedures

2.7

Quality and safety checks of the terminal/depot storage facilities are undertaken in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Complete work and relevant documentation

3.1

Storage of LPG is checked against work schedule for conformance with requirements and anomalies reported in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

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

3.3

Terminal/depot is cleaned up and made safe in accordance with job instructions and 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 equipment is returned to service in accordance with requirements and workplace procedures

3.6

Work completion documentation is completed and provided to the appropriate person/s 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.

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

pumps and compressors

valves

vessels

control and monitoring equipment

mixing equipment

sampling equipment

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

pressure

temperature

levels

corrosion

asset integrity

gas leaks

stock levels

security

fire protection systems

shutdown systems

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