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Control gas odourisation

Control gas odourisation

Unit of competency
National Code
PMAOPS231
State Code
AXN35
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
040327 - Plumbing
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
10
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to control gas odourisation and related processes.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to store and handle odourants, monitor the daily inventory of the odourising agent, monitor and operate the injection pumps, identify and rectify operational problems, and respond to abnormal situations.The operator will be familiar with the physical and chemical properties of the product and understand all the safety issues set down in the safety data sheet (SDS) associated with this chemical.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Receive and give shift handover
  • 1.2 Identify work requirements
  • 1.3 Identify and control hazards
  • 1.4 Coordinate with appropriate personnel
  • 1.5 Check for recent work undertaken on gas odourising plant
  • 1.6 Note any outstanding/incomplete work
  • 1.7 Check operational status of gas odourising plant
2 Start up and shut down gas odourising plant in accordance with procedures
  • 2.1 Complete pre-start checks
  • 2.2 Start up odourant injection plant
  • 2.3 Shut down odourant injection plant
  • 2.4 Respond to plant trip/emergency shutdown
3 Control odourisation in accordance with legislative/ regulatory requirements
  • 3.1 Maintain specified odourant concentration in the gas
  • 3.2 Store odourant
  • 3.3 Handle or transport odourant
  • 3.4 Handle waste products in accordance with legislative requirements
  • 3.5 Complete reports, records and logs
  • 3.6 Monitor odourisation and take action in accordance with procedures
4 Isolate and de-isolate plant
  • 4.1 Isolate plant.
  • 4.2 Make safe for required work
  • 4.3 Check plant is ready to be returned to service
  • 4.4 De-isolate and prepare plant for return to service
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W8859 PMAOPS231B Control gas odourisation Unit of competency