This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assess the gas and safety equipment on a delivery vehicle for the distribution of gaseous fuel in accordance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, regulations and workplace procedures.

It includes assessing gas and safety equipment on delivery vehicles by identifying faults, using workplace operating procedures, liaising with appropriate persons, and conducting inspections and tests.

This unit applies to work sites where the bulk distribution of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) occurs using delivery vehicles, and subject to work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) and duty of care requirements being met for the workplace.

This unit is intended as an entry level unit, for new entrants in the gas industry. It is suitable for employment-based programs.

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 assess gas safety equipment on delivery vehicles

1.1

Work instructions are obtained and confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2

Relevant assessment requirements and workplace procedures for the safety assessment are discussed with persons to determine and confirm the work schedule

1.3

WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy workplace policies and procedures for the safety assessment are obtained received and confirmed

1.4

Suggestions to assist with assessing the operational capability of gas safety equipment on delivery vehicles are made to persons involved in the work

1.5

Delivery vehicle hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures

1.6

Resources, equipment and tools are visually inspected and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job are obtained and in working order in accordance with workplace procedures

1.7

Components of the delivery vehicle and associated safety equipment are checked and the relevant responsibilities associated with related work safety procedures at the work site are identified and confirmed in accordance with workplace requirements and procedures

2

Assess gas safety equipment on delivery vehicle

2.1

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

2.2

Lifting, climbing, working aloft and use of tools, techniques and safe work practices are safely followed in accordance with given instructions and workplace requirements to eliminate the prospects of incidents

2.3

Assessing operational capability of gas safety equipment on delivery vehicles is undertaken in the agreed timeframe and to industry quality, safety and environmental standards in accordance with workplace requirements and procedures

2.4

Delivery vehicle inspection procedures are carried out in accordance with manufacturer specifications and work schedule for a quality outcome and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with workplace procedures

2.5

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

2.6

Unplanned events are referred to the immediate authorised persons for directions in accordance with workplace procedures

2.7

Problems associated with the assessing of the operational capability of gas safety equipment on delivery vehicles are dealt with using acquired known solutions and skills related to routine procedures to ensure work instructions and workplace procedures

2.8

Records are maintained and ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and workplace procedures

3

Complete work and relevant documentation

3.1

Work undertaken is checked against work schedule and anomalies reported to authorised persons in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2

Accidents and incidents are reported in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures

3.3

Work site is cleaned up and made safe in accordance with given instructions and workplace procedures

3.4

Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and returned to storage, as required in accordance with workplace procedures

3.5

Results of inspection and testing are accurately recorded and appropriate persons notified of assessment work completion in accordance with workplace procedures

3.6

Clear reference is made of gas safety equipment item which may affect future operational outcomes and work completion records, report forms and data sheets are accurately completed in accordance with given instructions and 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.

constants and variables must include the following:

appropriate persons

delivery vehicles

faults

gas safety equipment

inspection and testing

workplace operating procedures

workplace procedures

workplace requirements

equipment must include at least six (6) of the following:

earthing straps

emergency equipment

gauges

hoses and connections including hose protection systems

hydraulic equipment

meters

pipes

pneumatic/electronic control equipment

pump and drive shaft

seals and gaskets

tanks, valves and fittings

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

damaged hoses

electric control cable damage

gas/air leaks

oil leaks

valves not operating

water leaks

work practices must include the following:

apply basic planning skills

apply safe manual handling techniques

communicate effectively in the workplace

identify and report faults

maintain a safe and clean workplace

operate equipment within its limitations

respond to emergency situations

work safely with hazardous materials and equipment

work utilising relevant procedures

Gas Industry

Gaseous fuel Vessels