Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
22/07/2026 5:56 AM AWST
22/07/2026 5:56 AM AWST
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Coordinate gas transmission pipeline repair and modifications
Coordinate gas transmission pipeline repair and modifications
Unit of competency
National Code
UEGNSG305A
UEGNSG305A
State Code
S4847
S4847
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/11/2012
Field of Education
040327 - Plumbing
Original Release Date
01/11/2012
Nominal Hours
80
Description
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This Competency Standard Unit covers the coordination of gas transmission pipeline repair and modifications. Inspection and testing techniques are included for this competency standard. It encompasses identifying and attending to leaks which may be classified into Class 1 repair until completed; Class 2 repair within 7 days; Class 3 monitor, repair not economic; Class 4 no leak found and includes coordinating and where appropriate undertaking the repair, modification and minor maintenance of equipment.
This Competency Standard Unit covers the coordination of gas transmission pipeline repair and modifications. Inspection and testing techniques are included for this competency standard. It encompasses identifying and attending to leaks which may be classified into Class 1 repair until completed; Class 2 repair within 7 days; Class 3 monitor, repair not economic; Class 4 no leak found and includes coordinating and where appropriate undertaking the repair, modification and minor maintenance of equipment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare and plan for coordination of repairs and modifications of a gas transmission pipeline
- 1.1 Information concerning the identified repair/modification is conveyed to all parties and work schedule(s), including drawings, plans, requirements, established procedures and material lists are received, analysed and confirmed if necessary by site inspection
- 1.2 Necessary plans, specifications and other relevant information and established procedures for the work are communicated to all persons and identified for all work sites
- 1.3 OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures related to the coordinating of gas transmission pipeline repairs and modifications are obtained and confirmed for the purposes of the work performed 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 Hazards are identified, OHS risks assessed and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored including emergency exits kept clear according to established procedures
- 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 persons, equipment, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are identified, scheduled and obtained and confirmed in working order
- 1.8 Relevant persons at worksite are confirmed to be current in First Aid and other related work procedures according to requirements
- 1.9 Liaison and communication issues with authorised persons, authorities, clients and land owners are resolved and activities coordinated to carry out work
- 1.10 Site is prepared according to the work schedule and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures
- 1.11 Persons participating in the work, including plant operators and contractors are fully briefed and respective responsibilities confirmed where applicable in accordance with established procedures
- 1.12 Road signs, barriers and warning devices are positioned in accordance with requirements
2 Coordinate pipeline repairs or modifications for gas transmission pipelines and notify completion of work
- 2.1 OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards
- 2.2 Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces, excavations, trenches. or aloft, and use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely followed and currency according to requirements confirmed
- 2.3 Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills is applied to the coordinating of gas transmission pipeline repairs and modifications to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements
- 2.4 Coordination of gas transmission pipeline repairs and modifications is carried out in accordance with the work schedule and to established procedures
- 2.5 Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards are assessed and OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures
- 2.6 Repair work is monitored and unplanned events and amendments and modifications in the coordinating pipeline repair and modifications are undertaken with the scope of established procedures
- 2.7 Known solutions to a variety of problems are applied using Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills
- 2.8 All required testing procedures are followed and ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
3 Re-establish transmission pipeline to operational conditions and notify completion of work
- 3.1 System is re-established in order to meet transmission pipeline requirements and the work undertaken is checked against works schedule for conformance with requirements, anomalies are reported in accordance with established procedures
- 3.2 Accidents and injuries are reported in accordance with established procedures where applicable
- 3.3 Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with given instructions and established procedures
- 3.4 Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures
- 3.5 Relevant work permit(s) are signed off and equipment is returned to service in accordance with requirements
- 3.6 Records and drawings are updated to reflect repair/modifications and work completion records, reports as installed and documentation finalised and processed and appropriate persons notified
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S8172 | UEGNSG305B | Coordinate gas transmission pipeline repair and modifications | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W991 | UEG30110 | Certificate III in Gas Industry Operations | Qualification |