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Certificate III in Gas Supply Industry Operations

Certificate III in Gas Supply Industry Operations

Qualification
National Code:
UEG30114
State Code:
J834
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0403 - Building
Original TGA Release Date
13/03/2014
Approved Date
07/04/2014
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
B
Nominal Hours
830
Duration
Unspecified
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/03/2014
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
1.00 13/03/2014 Current Transition (Replaced)
Description

Scope
This qualification provides competencies to conduct Gas Supply Industry activities including installation, maintenance, fault find and repair, operations of distribution and transmission gas pipelines, cylinders and associated equipment.
It is an Australia Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3 qualification and provides the required knowledge and skills to carry out work activities autonomously and takes responsibility for their own work

Schedule
Packaging Rules
The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:
- All the Core competency standard units to achieve a total weighting of 300 points, defined in the Core Competency Standard Units table and
- A combination of Elective competency standard units to achieve a total weighting of 660 points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units tables, resulting in the achievement of overall weighting of 960 points.
- a maximum of 160 weighting points may be selected from Group A
- Imported units from other qualifications, training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be at AQF level 3. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant E-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points. Note: For further information see Application of the NQC Flexibility Formula, refer to UEG11 Gas Industry Training Package, Version 2, Qualification Framework.
- a maximum of 180 weighting points may be selected from Group B
- a minimum of 330 to a maximum of 660 weighting points to be selected from Group C
- a maximum of 130 weighting points may be chosen from Group D
- All the required pre-requisite competency standard units have been met as required.

Note:
1. Prerequisite pathways shall be identified and met for all elective units selected.
2. In selecting elective units considerations to career planning advice should be given to units that form part of a prerequisite pathway for the progression to achieve particular competencies
1. Core Units

All eight (8) units must be completed.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WJ013 UEGNSG141A Apply Workplace Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the gas supply industry 18 Unit of competency
WJ004 UEGNSG132A Carry out basic work activities in a gas industry work environment 54 Unit of competency
WJ005 UEGNSG133A Comply with environmental policies and procedures in the utilities industry 36 Unit of competency
D0712 BSBFLM303C Contribute to effective workplace relationships 30 Unit of competency
WB897 BSBFLM312C Contribute to team effectiveness 30 Unit of competency
WE718 BSBWHS301A Maintain workplace safety 20 Unit of competency
S8084 BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development 30 Unit of competency
WJ002 UEGNSG005A Prepare to work in the gas industry 18 Unit of competency
2. Group A Imported and Common Elective Group

Select units to a maximum of 160 weighting points from Group A.
Please refer to the training package for the full details of unit weighting points.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
W8284 MSAPMSUP200A Achieve work outcomes 52 Unit of competency
D5125 TLIF2006A Apply accident-emergency procedures 20 Unit of competency
D5126 TLIF2010A Apply fatigue management strategies 30 Unit of competency
D5127 TLIF2012A Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives 30 Unit of competency
W8925 PMAOMIR346B Assess and secure an incident site 30 Unit of competency
W7710 PMBWELD301B Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines 20 Unit of competency
WH084 RIICCM208D Carry out basic levelling 8 Unit of competency
WH081 RIICCM205D Carry out manual excavation 8 Unit of competency
WA992 PMC563081C Carry out stock control 20 Unit of competency
D4946 TLIB2004A Carry out vehicle inspection 20 Unit of competency
W8883 PMAOPS330B Communicate and monitor pipeline activities 40 Unit of competency
WH424 RIIMPO319D Conduct backhoe/loader operations 50 Unit of competency
WH425 RIIMPO320D Conduct civil construction excavator operations 160 Unit of competency
WH423 RIIMPO318D Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations 68 Unit of competency
WH315 RIIHAN309D Conduct telescopic materials handler operations 80 Unit of competency
WH414 RIIMPO308D Conduct tracked dozer operations 60 Unit of competency
WH410 RIIMPO304D Conduct wheel loader operations 65 Unit of competency
WH415 RIIMPO309D Conduct wheeled dozer operations 40 Unit of competency
W8919 PMAOMIR210B Control evacuation to muster point 20 Unit of competency
W8250 MSAPMOHS205A Control minor incidents 26 Unit of competency
WH754 RIIWHS205D Control traffic with stop-slow bat 4 Unit of competency
W9044 MSAPMPER400A Coordinate permit process 30 Unit of competency
WC132 CPPFES2005A Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment 15 Unit of competency
WH766 RIIWMG203D Drain and dewater civil construction site 12 Unit of competency
D5027 TLIC3005A Drive heavy combination vehicle 40 Unit of competency
D5026 TLIC3004A Drive heavy rigid vehicle 40 Unit of competency
D5015 TLIC2002A Drive light rigid vehicle 40 Unit of competency
D5025 TLIC3003A Drive medium rigid vehicle 40 Unit of competency
W7711 PMBWELD302B Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines 20 Unit of competency
WH751 RIIWHS202D Enter and work in confined spaces 24 Unit of competency
W8248 MSAPMOHS110A Follow emergency response procedures 26 Unit of competency
WD173 HLTHSE204D Follow safe manual handling practices 40 Unit of competency
W8254 MSAPMOHS217A Gas test atmospheres 30 Unit of competency
D5063 TLID2003A Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances 20 Unit of competency
WH652 RIISAM201D Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of nontoxic materials 16 Unit of competency
D5078 TLID3015A Identify and label explosives and dangerous goods 20 Unit of competency
W8297 MSAPMSUP303A Identify equipment faults 26 Unit of competency
WH756 RIIWHS302D Implement traffic management plan 16 Unit of competency
WH086 RIICCM210D Install trench support 8 Unit of competency
W8830 PMAOHS310B Investigate incidents 30 Unit of competency
D3654 MSAPMPER300C Issue work permits 20 Unit of competency
WH115 RIICRC208D Lay pipes 32 Unit of competency
W8831 PMAOHS311B Lead emergency teams 20 Unit of competency
WG239 TLILIC3017B Licence to drive a heavy combination vehicle 60 Unit of competency
WG238 TLILIC2016B Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle 40 Unit of competency
WG236 TLILIC2014B Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle 40 Unit of competency
WG237 TLILIC2015B Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle 40 Unit of competency
D5241 TLILIC2001A Licence to operate a forklift truck 40 Unit of competency
D5249 TLILIC3006A Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity) 60 Unit of competency
D5251 TLILIC3008A Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes) 70 Unit of competency
D5255 TLILIC4009A Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes) 70 Unit of competency
D5240 TLILIC0012A Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) 40 Unit of competency
W9423 CPCCLDG3001A Licence to perform dogging 80 Unit of competency
W9426 CPCCLRG3001A Licence to perform rigging basic level 96 Unit of competency
W9427 CPCCLRG3002A Licence to perform rigging intermediate level 24 Unit of competency
D5086 TLID3036A Lift and move load using a mobile crane 40 Unit of competency
D5069 TLID2016A Load and unload explosives and dangerous goods 30 Unit of competency
W7731 UEENEEC001B Maintain documentation 18 Unit of competency
W8275 MSAPMPER201A Monitor and control work permits 20 Unit of competency
W9041 MSAPMPER202A Observe permit work 20 Unit of competency
D5066 TLID2010A Operate a forklift 40 Unit of competency
D5084 TLID3033A Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane 40 Unit of competency
W8253 MSAPMOHS216A Operate breathing apparatus 20 Unit of competency
W8943 PMASUP311A Operate communications hub 40 Unit of competency
D5018 TLIC2025A Operate four wheel drive vehicle 40 Unit of competency
S8278 TLIC4067A Operate LP gas tanker 40 Unit of competency
W8869 PMAOPS305B Operate process control systems 60 Unit of competency
WE720 BSBWHS303A Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control 30 Unit of competency
W5294 MEM05012C Perform routine manual metal arc welding 18 Unit of competency
W5325 MEM05004C Perform routine oxy acetylene welding 18 Unit of competency
D5252 TLILIC3013A Preparation to transport dangerous goods by road 50 Unit of competency
W8962 PMAOHS211B Prepare equipment for emergency response 20 Unit of competency
D5082 TLID3027A Prepare for transport of dangerous goods 40 Unit of competency
W8288 MSAPMSUP210A Process and record information 13 Unit of competency
D0758 BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment 30 Unit of competency
WG730 HLTAID001 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation 3 Unit of competency
WG732 HLTAID003 Provide first aid 20 Unit of competency
WG734 HLTAID005 Provide first aid in remote situations 20 Unit of competency
D0714 BSBFLM306C Provide workplace information and resourcing plans 40 Unit of competency
WH083 RIICCM207D Spread and compact materials manually 12 Unit of competency
D0716 BSBFLM311C Support a workplace learning environment 30 Unit of competency
D0715 BSBFLM309C Support continuous improvement systems and processes 30 Unit of competency
D0713 BSBFLM305C Support operational plan 40 Unit of competency
WH082 RIICCM206D Support plant operations 8 Unit of competency
W8290 MSAPMSUP240A Undertake minor maintenance 26 Unit of competency
WD511 MSS402080A Undertake root cause analysis 30 Unit of competency
W8873 PMAOPS312B Undertake ship loading/unloading operations 40 Unit of competency
WC385 UEENEED101A Use computer applications relevant to a workplace 18 Unit of competency
WD510 MSS402061A Use SCADA systems in operations 30 Unit of competency
D5080 TLID3023A Use specialised liquid bulk gas transfer equipment 40 Unit of competency
W8303 MSAPMSUP390A Use structured problem solving tools 40 Unit of competency
WA642 MEM05015D Weld using manual metal arc welding process 36 Unit of competency
D3652 MSAPMPER200C Work in accordance with an issued permit 20 Unit of competency
WH753 RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights 16 Unit of competency
W9434 CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry 4 Unit of competency
3. Group B - AQF 2 Elective Units

Select units to a maximum of 180 weighting points from Group B.
Please refer to the training package for the full details of unit weighting points.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WJ012 UEGNSG140A Apply environmental policies and procedures in the utilities industry 18 Unit of competency
WJ028 UEGNSG227A Assist with the construction and laying of gas distribution mains 36 Unit of competency
WJ027 UEGNSG226A Assist with the construction, laying and connection of gas distribution services to mains 36 Unit of competency
WJ031 UEGNSG330A Coat Metallic Pipelines 72 Unit of competency
WJ020 UEGNSG219A Conduct excavations in the utilities industry 54 Unit of competency
WE305 UEPOPS205B Conduct minor mechanical maintenance 36 Unit of competency
WJ025 UEGNSG224A Construct and lay copper and stainless steel gas distribution pipelines 54 Unit of competency
WJ066 UEGNSG705A Disconnect and reconnect small capacity gas meters 36 Unit of competency
WJ006 UEGNSG134A Establish a utilities infrastructure work site 54 Unit of competency
WJ032 UEGNSG331A Establish right of way access for transmission pipeline construction 54 Unit of competency
WJ058 UEGNSG615A Fill LPG cylinders 72 Unit of competency
WJ022 UEGNSG221A First on site response to gas pipeline emergencies 81 Unit of competency
WJ001 UEGNSG004A Locate, prove and protect utility assets 54 Unit of competency
WJ035 UEGNSG342A Maintain pipeline easements 36 Unit of competency
WJ073 UEGNSG804A Maintain Single Stage and Single Run Gas Flow and Pressure Control and Measuring Devices 72 Unit of competency
WE303 UEPOPS203B Operate and monitor communications system 18 Unit of competency
WJ068 UEGNSG708A Pressure Test Residential and Small Commercial Gas Installations 36 Unit of competency
WJ069 UEGNSG711A Process meter reading information using appropriate technology 36 Unit of competency
WJ070 UEGNSG712A Read and record meter readings 36 Unit of competency
WJ059 UEGNSG616A Refurbish gas cylinders 72 Unit of competency
D3645 UEENEEM080A Report on the integrity of explosion-protected equipment in a hazardous area 18 Unit of competency
WJ033 UEGNSG332A Undertake hydro-testing for transmission pipeline construction 54 Unit of competency
WJ003 UEGNSG006A Use a portable gas detector to locate escape 36 Unit of competency
S7311 UEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications 36 Unit of competency
WJ034 UEGNSG333A Work in proximity of transmission pipeline construction plant and equipment 36 Unit of competency
WD652 UETTDREL14A Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker 36 Unit of competency
4. Group C- AQF 3 Elective Units

Select units with a minimum of 330 to a maximum of 660 weighting points from Group C.
Please refer to the training package for the full details of unit weighting points.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
WJ065 UEGNSG622A Assess the operational capability of gas safety equipment on a delivery vehicle 36 Unit of competency
D3586 UEENEEM020A Attend to breakdowns in hazardous areas - gas atmospheres 18 Unit of competency
WJ043 UEGNSG353A Carry out aerial surveillance of gas transmission pipelines 54 Unit of competency
WJ040 UEGNSG349A Carry out surveillance of gas transmission pipelines 99 Unit of competency
WJ019 UEGNSG218A Carry out surveillance on gas distribution assets 81 Unit of competency
WJ042 UEGNSG352A Check and report on gas station conditions 36 Unit of competency
WJ017 UEGNSG216A Commission or decommission gas distribution pipelines 90 Unit of competency
WJ036 UEGNSG344A Commission or decommission gas transmission pipelines 108 Unit of competency
WJ014 UEGNSG142A Conduct isolations under the permit to work system for gas industry work sites 72 Unit of competency
WJ029 UEGNSG228A Construct and lay large copper gas distribution pipelines 54 Unit of competency
WJ023 UEGNSG222A Construct and lay Nylon or PVC gas distribution mains 54 Unit of competency
WJ021 UEGNSG220A Construct and lay Polyethylene gas distribution mains 54 Unit of competency
WJ024 UEGNSG223A Construct and lay steel gas distribution pipelines 54 Unit of competency
WJ015 UEGNSG212B Construct, lay and connect a gas distribution service to a plastic main 54 Unit of competency
WJ016 UEGNSG213B Construct, lay and connect a gas distribution service to a steel main 54 Unit of competency
WJ064 UEGNSG621A Control bulk storage of LPG 72 Unit of competency
WJ044 UEGNSG354A Control excavations in the vicinity of gas transmission pipelines 54 Unit of competency
WJ041 UEGNSG350A First response to a gas facility event 54 Unit of competency
WE261 UEPMNT367A Install and commission stationary gas fuelled reciprocating engines 54 Unit of competency
WJ010 UEGNSG138A Install and commission stationary gas fuelled turbine engines 54 Unit of competency
WJ048 UEGNSG412A Install cathodic protection systems 99 Unit of competency
WJ076 UEGNSG807A Install Gas Flow, Measuring and Pressure Regulating Devices 72 Unit of competency
WJ071 UEGNSG713A Investigate billing exceptions-conditions 54 Unit of competency
WJ018 UEGNSG217A Launch and recover PIGs in a gas distribution pipeline 90 Unit of competency
WJ037 UEGNSG346A Launch and recover PIGs in gas transmission pipelines 90 Unit of competency
WJ057 UEGNSG614A Load, unload, exchange and connect LPG cylinders 72 Unit of competency
WJ047 UEGNSG411A Maintain cathodic protection systems 99 Unit of competency
WJ074 UEGNSG805A Maintain Multi-Stage and Multi-Run Gas Flow and Pressure Measuring and Regulating Devices 72 Unit of competency
WE359 UEPOPS336B Manage, operate and monitor a gas turbine unit 54 Unit of competency
WJ007 UEGNSG135A Monitor and control gas odourisation 90 Unit of competency
WJ060 UEGNSG617A Monitor and control the transfer of bulk LPG 90 Unit of competency
WJ077 UEGNSG811A Monitor and operate complex flow control, measuring and regulating devices for gas distribution 99 Unit of competency
WJ046 UEGNSG356A Monitor and operate flow control, pressure measuring and regulating devices for gas transmission 90 Unit of competency
WJ045 UEGNSG355A Monitor and report on cathodic protection systems 36 Unit of competency
WJ009 UEGNSG137A Operate and Maintain Gas Station Water Bath Heaters 54 Unit of competency
WE340 UEPOPS317B Operate and monitor fixed fire protection systems 27 Unit of competency
WE369 UEPOPS347B Operate and monitor supervisory, control and data acquisition systems 54 Unit of competency
WJ063 UEGNSG620A Organise the repair of faults in LPG processing or storage facilities and equipment 72 Unit of competency
WJ026 UEGNSG225A Perform routine maintenance on distribution pipeline facilities and equipment 90 Unit of competency
WJ038 UEGNSG347A Perform routine maintenance on transmission pipeline facilities and equipment 99 Unit of competency
WJ062 UEGNSG619A Perform scheduled maintenance on gas processing or storage facilities and equipment 99 Unit of competency
WJ030 UEGNSG229A Prepare simple drawings of as laid gas mains and services 36 Unit of competency
WJ061 UEGNSG618A Process Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) 90 Unit of competency
WJ051 UEGNSG508A Remotely check and report on gas station conditions 36 Unit of competency
WJ050 UEGNSG507A Remotely monitor and operate gas transmission flow and pressure measuring and regulating devices 81 Unit of competency
WE262 UEPMNT368A Repair and maintain stationary gas fuelled reciprocating engines 54 Unit of competency
WJ011 UEGNSG139A Repair and maintain stationary gas fuelled turbine engines 54 Unit of competency
WJ049 UEGNSG506A Respond to gas infrastructure emergencies 72 Unit of competency
WJ039 UEGNSG348A Supervise the operation of plant and equipment for the construction of gas transmission pipelines 54 Unit of competency
WJ067 UEGNSG706A Test New Residential and Small Commercial Gas Installations 54 Unit of competency
D3641 UEENEEM076A Use and maintain the integrity of a portable gas detection device 18 Unit of competency
5. Group D - AQF 4 Elective Units

Select units to a maximum of 130 weighting points from Group D.
Please refer to the training package for the full details of unit weighting points.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
S8155 UEGNSG131A Compile a gas industry technical report 18 Unit of competency
WJ053 UEGNSG512A Control centre communication with gas industry stakeholders 99 Unit of competency
S8138 UEGNSG109B Control field pipeline operations 54 Unit of competency
S8213 UEGNSG611B Control LPG storage/processing operations 72 Unit of competency
S8158 UEGNSG204B Coordinate and conduct gas distribution pipeline repair and modifications 99 Unit of competency
S8193 UEGNSG326A Coordinate and monitor staff and contractors 54 Unit of competency
S8161 UEGNSG207B Coordinate construction, laying and testing of gas distribution pipelines 99 Unit of competency
S8172 UEGNSG305B Coordinate gas transmission pipeline repair and modifications 99 Unit of competency
S8135 UEGNSG106B Coordinate repair of pipeline, facilities and equipment 99 Unit of competency
S8192 UEGNSG325A Coordinate the operation of relevant plant and equipment for transmission pipeline construction 54 Unit of competency
S8194 UEGNSG327A Coordinate transmission pipeline construction operations 54 Unit of competency
S8186 UEGNSG319B Custody transfer metering and gas quality analysis 72 Unit of competency
S8191 UEGNSG324A Follow company procedures to deal with incidents related to the abuse of drugs and alcohol 54 Unit of competency
S8175 UEGNSG308B Identify, evaluate and control threats to transmission pipelines 36 Unit of competency
S8181 UEGNSG314B Liaise with third party and the community to maintain pipeline integrity and community safety 36 Unit of competency
WJ075 UEGNSG806A Maintain SCADA controlled flow and pressure equipment and electronic gas measurement equipment 90 Unit of competency
WJ055 UEGNSG514A Managing and Controlling Field Activities 99 Unit of competency
S8137 UEGNSG108B Operate and monitor pipeline control systems 54 Unit of competency
WJ052 UEGNSG511A Operate gas infrastructure to meet nominated demand 108 Unit of competency
S8140 UEGNSG111B Produce maintenance strategies and plans for a gas facility 72 Unit of competency
S8178 UEGNSG311B Site control of third party works in the vicinity of a transmission pipeline 36 Unit of competency
S8164 UEGNSG210B Supervise and monitor contract staff for work on distribution pipelines 54 Unit of competency
S8177 UEGNSG310B Supervise and monitor contract work 54 Unit of competency
S8139 UEGNSG110B Supervise technical operations for gas distribution or transmission 54 Unit of competency
S8214 UEGNSG612B Supervise technical operations for liquefied petroleum gas storage and processing 72 Unit of competency
WJ056 UEGNSG515A Use control centre systems to monitor and control gas infrastructure 99 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D733 UEG30211 Certificate III in Gas Supply Industry Operations Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BDY3 UEG30118 Certificate III in Gas Supply Industry Operations Qualification
No information
Entry Requirements

Not applicable.

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