This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to relight Type A gas appliances following the interruption to gas supply in accordance with manufacturer lighting instructions and workplace procedures.

It includes the use of tools for testing the installation for tightness, relighting safe appliances and completing relevant documentation in accordance with relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice.

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 conduct a Type A gasappliance relight

1.1

Instructions for the appliance relight work are obtained and confirmed with relevant person/s and/or stakeholders to determine job requirements and work schedule

1.2

Job requirements and workplace procedures are obtained and discussed with relevant person/s to confirm the work schedule

1.3

Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures

1.4

Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permit/authorisation is obtained and confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures

1.5

Equipment, tools, resources, materials and personal protective equipment (PPE) required to conduct an appliance relight are identified, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions

1.6

Responsibilities for work safety and emergency response procedures at the work site are confirmed with relevant person/s and job requirements

1.7

Relevant person/s and/or stakeholders are consulted to ensure appliance relight is coordinated effectively with others involved

1.8

Client issues are referred to relevant person/s in accordance with industry standards and workplace procedures

1.9

Work site preparation, safety plan and work schedule are confirmed with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

2

Carry out an installation tightness test and an appliance relight

2.1

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) risk control measures, schedule of work and workplace procedures are followed

2.2

Relevant materials, tools, equipment and testing devices are selected and used correctly and safely in accordance with manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

2.3

Appliance relight is undertaken following manufacturer instructions and workplace procedures

2.4

Work is carried out to the required quality standard, without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, equipment, and the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles

2.5

Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised, newly identified hazards and WHS/OHS risks assessed and reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures

2.6

Unplanned events or conditions are referred to relevant person/s for further instructions in accordance with workplace procedures

2.7

Quality checks of the work are undertaken in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures

3

Complete work and relevant documentation

3.1

WHS/OHS risk control measures for work completion are followed

3.2

Final checks, including visual observation, are performed to ensure work complies with workplace procedures, industry standards and manufacturer instructions

3.3

Relevant person/s are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Work area is tidied and made safe in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures

3.5

Work completion records and documentation are completed in accordance with job 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.

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