Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 4:17 PM AWST
23/07/2026 4:17 PM AWST
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Control pipeline operations
Control pipeline operations
Unit of competency
National Code
UTGNGS314A
UTGNGS314A
State Code
AYG37
AYG37
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Archived
Archived
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
0
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Resources to meet storage and/or processing operations and include appropriately experienced and qualified personnel; process control equipment; station power supply; heater and heat exchangers; station instrumentation; drawings and schematics; metering equipment and gas analysis equipment; valves, actuators and flanges; compressors and prime movers; sumps and drains; PIGs; personal protective equipment and clothing
Operational variations, unexpected events may include emergencies including gas leaks and fire; equipment failure; hazards and incidents; mandatory or statutory inspections; scheduled maintenance activities; electrical power failure
Monitoring of pipeline systems may include fire and gas extinguishing and deluge systems; emergency systems; alarm and communication systems; SCADA; prime movers and compression systems; shutdown systems
Relevant personnel may include supervisors; maintenance personnel; organisation employees; contractors; government bodies; landowners; producers, shippers, customers
Types of faults may include gas leaks; electrical problems; compressor or pump failure; out of current inspection status; gauge failure or hose rupture leaks; instruments out of calibration; non-flow of gas; instruments and equipment require cleaning
Reports may include Routine inspections (daily readings, monthly checks); scheduled maintenance activities; mandatory or statutoryinspections; hazard and incident reports
Operational variations, unexpected events may include emergencies including gas leaks and fire; equipment failure; hazards and incidents; mandatory or statutory inspections; scheduled maintenance activities; electrical power failure
Monitoring of pipeline systems may include fire and gas extinguishing and deluge systems; emergency systems; alarm and communication systems; SCADA; prime movers and compression systems; shutdown systems
Relevant personnel may include supervisors; maintenance personnel; organisation employees; contractors; government bodies; landowners; producers, shippers, customers
Types of faults may include gas leaks; electrical problems; compressor or pump failure; out of current inspection status; gauge failure or hose rupture leaks; instruments out of calibration; non-flow of gas; instruments and equipment require cleaning
Reports may include Routine inspections (daily readings, monthly checks); scheduled maintenance activities; mandatory or statutoryinspections; hazard and incident reports
Critical aspects of evidence
Applying emergency response systems; knowledge of permit to work system including types of permits and limitations; use of emergency equipment including fire fighting equipment; monitoring of product and safe fill levels are in accordance with SOPs; product is transferred in accordance with SOPs; storage processing conditions of product; accurate instruction to personnel
Context of assessment
Assessment of competency, including attainment of relevant knowledge and skills may be made through practical demonstration in an actual work environment or simulation of such an environment. Assessment may be carried out by day or night, in varied weather conditions, but must adhere to defined safety and regulatory guidelines.
Specialised resources required for training and assessment
Availability of suitably qualified industry assessors; system which facilitates recording of trainees' profiles and progress
Pre-requisites and co-requisite
This unit should be assessed after competency has been demonstrated in Unit NGS 306 A Co-ordinate Pipeline Repair and Modifications and three of the following units: Unit NGS 303 A Commission/Decommission Pipelines, Unit NGS 307 A Launch and Recover PIG, Unit NGS 310 A Perform Routine Maintenance on Pipeline, Facilities and Equipment, Unit NGS 313 A Control Gas Odourisation and Unit NGS 316 A Co-ordinate Construction, Laying and Testing of Gas Distribution Pipelines and the Frontline Management III Competency Standards.
Knowledge and Skills
The Evidence Guide is a set of guidelines which assist in the development of assessment instrument/tools to assess the competency of workers in the Gas Industry. This requires evidence of consistent achievement of the workplace outcomes covered by the unit. An employee working at this level is required to:
Understand and apply SOPs; understand permit to work systems; understand architecture of the pipeline system; understand pipeline system operating parameters; understand the alarm and communications systems; adhere to OH&S and environmental legislative requirements including emergency procedures; operate systems such as pumps, compressors and valving, shutdown systems; carry out inspection test procedures; communicate effectively
Applying emergency response systems; knowledge of permit to work system including types of permits and limitations; use of emergency equipment including fire fighting equipment; monitoring of product and safe fill levels are in accordance with SOPs; product is transferred in accordance with SOPs; storage processing conditions of product; accurate instruction to personnel
Context of assessment
Assessment of competency, including attainment of relevant knowledge and skills may be made through practical demonstration in an actual work environment or simulation of such an environment. Assessment may be carried out by day or night, in varied weather conditions, but must adhere to defined safety and regulatory guidelines.
Specialised resources required for training and assessment
Availability of suitably qualified industry assessors; system which facilitates recording of trainees' profiles and progress
Pre-requisites and co-requisite
This unit should be assessed after competency has been demonstrated in Unit NGS 306 A Co-ordinate Pipeline Repair and Modifications and three of the following units: Unit NGS 303 A Commission/Decommission Pipelines, Unit NGS 307 A Launch and Recover PIG, Unit NGS 310 A Perform Routine Maintenance on Pipeline, Facilities and Equipment, Unit NGS 313 A Control Gas Odourisation and Unit NGS 316 A Co-ordinate Construction, Laying and Testing of Gas Distribution Pipelines and the Frontline Management III Competency Standards.
Knowledge and Skills
The Evidence Guide is a set of guidelines which assist in the development of assessment instrument/tools to assess the competency of workers in the Gas Industry. This requires evidence of consistent achievement of the workplace outcomes covered by the unit. An employee working at this level is required to:
Understand and apply SOPs; understand permit to work systems; understand architecture of the pipeline system; understand pipeline system operating parameters; understand the alarm and communications systems; adhere to OH&S and environmental legislative requirements including emergency procedures; operate systems such as pumps, compressors and valving, shutdown systems; carry out inspection test procedures; communicate effectively
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