Custody transfer metering and gas quality analysis

Unit of competency Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 1:24 AM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
UEGNSG319A

State Code
S4858

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
24/04/2006

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

07/05/2008

Field of Education

040327 - Plumbing

Original Release Date

07/05/2008

Nominal Hours

Description

1)
This Competency Standard Unit covers the calibration of volumetric measuring devices and gas analysers used in the measurement of gas quality.The competency standard refers to the inspection, validation, calibration and recommissioning of custody transfer devices and gas quality measuring equipment in accordance with reference standards to meet contractual, organisational or statutory requirements.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Plan and prepare for the calibration of CTM or gas quality measuring equipment.

1.1 Work requirements for calibration of measuring devices are interpreted from plans, specifications and instructions
1.2 Relevant requirements and established procedures for the work are communicated to appropriate persons
1.3 OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the work to be performed are obtained and confirmed and communicated
1.4 Work is prioritised and sequenced following consultation with others for completion within acceptable timeframes and in accordance with established 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 according to requirements and established procedures
1.7 Resources including equipment, tools, calibration gases and personal protective equipment required to conduct the work are suitable, fit for purpose are obtained and confirmed in working order and any test measurement equipment is NATA calibrated and within calibration tolerances
1.8 Liaison and communication issues with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work
1.9 Persons participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors are fully briefed and respective responsibilities confirmed where applicable in accordance with established procedures

2 Inspect/Validate/Calibrate CTM or Gas Quality measuring equipment.

2.1 Information on device and equipment performance is collected and reported in accordance with organisational requirements
2.2 Dealing with customers are consistent with standard operating procedures and the special needs of customers are identified and considered in targeting client service
2.3 Apply Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills for the Inspection, Validation, Calibration of CTM's or Gas Quality measuring equipment to ensure completion in an agreed timeframes and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements
2.4 Routine inspections of system are scheduled and monitored in accordance with the work schedule and established procedures
2.5 Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
2.6 Equipment is calibrated against appropriate standards using correct calibration devices, equipment, techniques are undertaken within the scope of established procedures
2.7 Deviations of results are resolved in accordance with established procedures and known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills
2.8 Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures

3 Return to operational service of CTM or Gas Quality measuring equipment.

3.1 Equipment is returned to operational service in accordance with established procedures
3.2 Anti tamper seals are replaced and tagging removed in accordance with established procedures where applicable
3.3 Work completion records, reports and documentation are finalised and processed and appropriate persons notified

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Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
S8186	UEGNSG319B	Custody transfer metering and gas quality analysis	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
S496	UEG40106	Certificate IV in Gas Industry Operations	Qualification