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Custody transfer metering and gas quality analysis

Custody transfer metering and gas quality analysis

Unit of competency
National Code
UEGNSG319
State Code
OAE27
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
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
040327 - Plumbing
Original Release Date
04/01/2019
Nominal Hours
72
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to calibrate volumetric measuring devices and gas analysers used in the measurement of gas quality.It includes inspecting, validating, calibrating and recommissioning of custody transfer devices and gas quality measuring equipment in accordance with reference industry standards to meet contractual, organisational or statutory requirements.This unit applies to any safe work site where gas industry operations occur. It also applies, where applicable, to other workplaces in the electricity supply industry (transmission and distribution and generation), the electrotechnology industry and the water industry, subject to all work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS)and duty of care requirements being met for the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for the calibration of custodytransfer metering or gas quality measuring equipment
  • 1.1 Work requirements for calibration of gas measuring devices are identified and interpreted from plans, equipment specifications and instructions
  • 1.2 Relevant measuring equipment requirements and workplace procedures for equipment work are communicated to appropriate persons
  • 1.3 WHS/OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and workplace procedures related to work to be performed are obtained, confirmed and communicated
  • 1.4 Work is prioritised and sequenced following consultation with person/s for completion within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Risk control measures for identified hazards are prioritised, implemented and monitored against the work schedule
  • 1.6 Relevant work permits are obtained to access, isolate/de-energise systems and perform work in accordance with workplace requirements and procedures
  • 1.7 Resources, equipment, tools, calibration gases and personal protective equipment (PPE) required to conduct work are obtained and confirmed to be in working order
  • 1.8 Measurement equipment is tested and calibrated within calibration tolerances in accordance with relevant industry standards and workplace procedures
  • 1.9 Liaison and communication with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land owners are undertaken to resolve issues and coordinate gas work activities
  • 1.10 Persons participating in work are fully briefed and respective responsibilities confirmed, as required, in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Inspect, validate and calibrate custody transfer metering and gas quality measuring equipment
  • 2.1 Information on device and equipment performance is collected and reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Dealing with customers is consistent with workplace procedures and the specific needs of customers are identified and considered in targeting client service
  • 2.3 Inspection, validation and calibration of custody transfer metering and gas quality measuring equipment is undertaken to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to industry quality standards with a minimum of waste in accordance with workplace requirements
  • 2.4 Routine inspections of system are scheduled and monitored in accordance with the work schedule and 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 Measuring equipment is calibrated against relevant industry standards using correct calibration devices, equipment, techniques and are undertaken within the scope of workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Deviations of measuring results are resolved in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.8 Ongoing checks of gas quality are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and workplace procedures
3 Return to operational service of custody transfer metering and gas quality measuring equipment
  • 3.1 Equipment is returned to operational service in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Anti-tamper seals are replaced and tagging removed in accordance with workplace procedures, as required
  • 3.3 Work completion records, reports and documentation are finalised and processed and appropriate persons notified
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8186 UEGNSG319B Custody transfer metering and gas quality analysis Unit of competency