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Fill LPG cylinders

Fill LPG cylinders

Unit of competency
National Code
UEGNSG615
State Code
OAD63
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
05/09/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/01/2019
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
04/01/2019
Nominal Hours
72
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to inspect and fill liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders, and complete work and relevant documentation.It includes carrying out the work using appropriate materials, tools and equipment in accordance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, regulations and workplace procedures.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to fill LPG cylinders
  • 1.1 Job requirements and workplace procedures for the work are discussed with relevant person/s to confirm the work schedule
  • 1.2 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS), environmental and sustainable energy measures and workplace policies and procedures for the work are obtained and applied
  • 1.3 Recommendations to assist with the filling of gas cylinders are made to others involved in the work in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Hazards are identified, WHS/OHS risks assessed and control measures prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Resources, including equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE), required for the job are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety in accordance with workplace procedures and manufacturer instructions
  • 1.6 Responsibilities for first aid, emergencies and other related work safety procedures for an incident at the work site are checked and confirmed with relevant person/s to ensure safety measures are followed
  • 1.7 Client issues are referred to relevant persons in accordance with industry and community, industry standards and workplace procedures
  • 1.8 Work site is prepared in accordance with job instructions, work schedule and workplace procedures to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals
2 Inspect and fill LPG cylinders
  • 2.1 WHS/OHS policies, procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards
  • 2.2 Hazardous activities associated with filling LPG cylinders are conducted in accordance with job instructions, safety requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Cylinders are inspected for leaks and soundness in accordance with job instructions, industry standards, regulations and workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Cylinders with defects, including leaks and damage, are identified, marked and quarantined and hazards and WHS/OHS risks are reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Filling of gas cylinders is carried out in accordance with job instructions, industry standards, regulations and workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Problems associated with the filling of gas cylinders are dealt with by using problem-solving techniques in accordance with workplace procedures, industry standards and regulations
  • 2.7 Unplanned situations are responded to in accordance with workplace procedures, in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
  • 2.8 Quality and safety checks of the work are undertaken in accordance with job instructions, industry standards and workplace procedures
3 Complete work and relevant documentation
  • 3.1 Appropriate manual handing techniques are applied when moving full cylinders to designated storage areas or onto vehicles
  • 3.2 Accidents and incidents are actioned, as required, and reported to authorised person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Work site 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 person/s are notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Work completion records, report forms and data sheets are completed accurately in accordance with job instructions and workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WJ058 UEGNSG615A Fill LPG cylinders Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEM22 UEGNSG017 Fill by weight industrial gas cylinders Unit of competency