Install gas flow, measuring and pressure regulating devices

Unit of competency Outline

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23/07/2026 10:26 PM AWST

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Unit of competency

National Code
UEGNSG065

State Code
OEJ61

TGA Status
Current

DTWD Status
Approved

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
09/12/2022

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

13/03/2023

Field of Education

040327 - Plumbing

Original Release Date

13/03/2023

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to install gas flow, measuring and pressure regulating devices in accordance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, regulations and workplace procedures.It includes installing of gas valves, pressure controllers, regulators and meters in gas facilities and stations.This unit applies to the following types of gas stations, subject to all workplace safety and duty of care requirements being met for the workplace:pressure reduction stations, district and customer regulator setscompressor stationsmeter stations and customer meter setscustody transfer stationsinlets and city gatesscraper stationsgas storage facilitiesmain line valves.The skills and knowledge described in this unit require a licence or permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on electrical installations which are designed to operate at voltages greater than 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. Competency development activities in this unit are subject to regulations directly related to licensing. Additional and/or other conditions may apply in some jurisdictions subject to regulations related to electrical work. Practice in the workplace and during training is also subject to workplace safety regulations.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1 Prepare to install gas flow, measuring and pressure regulating device

1.1 Workplace safety and environmental control measures for the site are identified, obtained and applied
1.2 Job requirements are obtained and interpreted from plans, specifications and instructions
1.3 Relevant job requirements and workplace procedures for work activities are discussed with relevant person/s to determined and confirm work schedule and respective responsibilities
1.4 Workplace safety and environmental workplace policies and procedures are determined and confirmed
1.5 Hazards are identified, workplace safety risks are assessed, and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures
1.6 Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permits and/or relevant notification is determined and confirmed to access, isolate/de-energise systems and perform work in accordance with job requirements and workplace procedures
1.7 Equipment, tools and personal protective equipment (PPE) needed to carry out work activities are identified, scheduled, obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
1.8 Appropriate persons are consulted to ensure work activity is coordinated effectively with person/s involved
1.9 Materials, plans, diagrams, drawings and resources required for work are confirmed and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
1.10 Relevant responsibilities associated with first aid and related workplace safety procedures at the worksite are identified, checked and confirmed
1.11 Third-party issues are referred to appropriate person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
1.12 Site preparation, safety plan and work schedule are confirmed in accordance with workplace procedures

2 Install gas flow, measuring and pressure regulating device

2.1 Workplace safety risk control measures, schedule of work and workplace procedures for carrying out work are followed
2.2 Appropriate materials, tools, equipment and measuring devices are selected and used safely in accordance with workplace procedures
2.3 Hazardous activities are conducted safely in accordance with given safe work instructions and to job requirements
2.4 Work is carried out efficiently, to required industry standard, without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits and the surrounding environment or services using sustainable energy principles
2.5 Hazard warnings and safety signs are identified and assessed as part of workplace safety risks and incident control measures and are reported to authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
2.6 Installation of components is conducted in accordance with work schedule and workplace procedures
2.7 Gas flow regulator, filters and meter components system are purged, pressurised and checked for soundness in accordance with workplace procedures
2.8 Non-routine/unplanned events are referred to the immediate authorised person/s for directions in accordance with workplace procedures
2.9 Routine work activity quality checks are carried out in accordance with workplace instructions

3 Complete work and relevant documentation

3.1 Workplace safety risk control, work completion measures and workplace procedures are followed
3.2 Worksite is cleaned/tidied and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
3.3 Tools, equipment and surplus resources and materials are cleaned, checked and securely stored
3.4 Appropriate person/s is notified of work completion in accordance with workplace procedures
3.5 Work completion documentation is completed accurately and provided to appropriate persons in accordance with workplace procedures

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OAE22	UEGNSG807	Install gas flow, measuring and pressure regulating devices	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BIL5	UEG30122	Certificate III in Gas Supply Industry Operations	Qualification