Qualification details

Scope 

This qualification provides competencies for entry level gas supply industry activities in transmission, distribution pipeline and cylinder operations and functions as outline below:

• Distribution pipeline activities include laying distribution infrastructure (including pipes), developing gas pipeline infrastructure and reading gas meters in industrial, commercial and rural environments, on pipelines, associated facilities and equipment; and control centres.
• Transmission pipeline activities include right of way preparation, rigging operations, hydrotesting, laying pipelines, operating transmission pipeline construction plant and equipment and conducting minor mechanical maintenance.
• Gas cylinder operations for domestic and industrial supply of gaseous fuels include checking, testing, maintaining and filling of gaseous fuel cylinders and the storage, handling, loading, transportation and distribution of cylinders in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards and regulatory requirements

This entry level qualification is at Australia Qualification Framework (AQF) level 2 and provides the required knowledge and skills for defined work activities to be carried out under close supervision

The requirements for granting this qualification will be met when competency is demonstrated and achieved for:

• All the Core competency standard units to achieve a total weighting of 120 points, defined in the Core Competency Standard Units table below and
• A combination of Elective competency standard units to achieve a total weighting of 240 points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units tables below, resulting in the achievement of overall weighting of 360 points.
• All the required pre-requisite competency standard units have been met as required.

Core Competency Standard Units  

All Core competency standard units to be achieved

Weighting Points 

UEGNSG005A

Prepare to work in the gas industry

20

UEGNSG132A

Carry out basic work activities in a gas industry work environment

60

UEGNSG140A

Apply environmental policies and procedures in the utilities industry

20

UEGNSG141A

Apply Workplace Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the gas supply industry

20

Total points in core 

120 

Elective Competency Standard Units 

Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 240  points from the following groups:

Group 

Minimum points 

Maximum points 

A 

Imported and Common Elective Units

Imported units from other qualifications, training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be at AQF level 2. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant E-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points. Note: For further information see Application of the NQC Flexibility Formula, refer to UEG11 Gas Industry Training Package, Version 2, Qualification Framework

0 

60 

B 

Qualification AQF 2 Electives

You may select all elective units from this Group

180 

240 

Group A – Imported and Common Elective Units 

You may complete units to maximum weighting of 60  points

Weighting Points 

CPCCLDG3001A

Licence to perform dogging

30

CPCCLRG3001A

Licence to perform rigging basic level

40

CPCCOHS1001A

Work safely in the construction industry

10

CPPFES2005A

Demonstrate first attack firefighting equipment

15

HLTAID001

Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation

10

HLTAID003

Provide first aid

10

HLTAID005

Provide first aid in remote situations

10

HLTHSE204D

Follow safe manual handling practices

20

MEM05004C

Perform routine oxy acetylene welding

20

MEM05012C

Perform routine manual metal arc welding

20

MSAPMOHS110A

Follow emergency response procedures

20

MSAPMOHS205A

Control minor incidents

30

MSAPMOHS216A

Operate breathing apparatus

20

MSAPMOHS217A

Gas test atmospheres

30

MSAPMPER200C

Work in accordance with an issued permit

20

MSAPMPER201A

Monitor and control work permits

20

MSAPMPER202A

Observe permit work

20

MSAPMSUP210A

Process and record information

30

MSAPMSUP240A

Undertake minor maintenance

30

MSS402061A

Use SCADA systems in operations

30

PMAOHS211B

Prepare equipment for emergency response

20

PMAOMIR210B

Control evacuation to muster point

20

RIICCM205D

Carry out manual excavation

10

RIICCM206D

Support plant operations

10

RIICCM207D

Spread and compact materials manually

10

RIICCM208D

Carry out basic levelling

10

RIICCM210D

Install trench support

15

RIICRC208D

Lay pipes

40

RIIMPO308D

Conduct tracked dozer operations

40

RIIMPO318D

Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations

70

RIIWHS202D

Enter and work in confined spaces

30

RIIWHS204D

Work safely at heights

20

RIIWHS205D

Control traffic with stop-slow bat

10

RIISAM201D

Handle resources and infrastructure materials and safely dispose of non-toxic materials

15

RIIWMG203D

Drain and dewater civil construction site

20

TLIB2004A

Carry out vehicle inspection

20

TLIC2002A

Drive light rigid vehicle

40

TLIC2025A

Operate four wheel drive vehicle

40

TLIC3003A

Drive medium rigid vehicle

40

TLIC3004A

Drive heavy rigid vehicle

40

TLIC3005A

Drive heavy combination vehicle

40

TLID2003A

Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

40

TLID2010A

Operate a forklift

40

TLID2016A

Load and unload explosives and dangerous goods

30

TLID3033A

Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane

40

TLIF2006A

Apply accident-emergency procedures

20

TLIF2010A

Apply Fatigue Management Strategies

30

TLIF2012A

Apply safe procedures when handling/transporting dangerous goods or explosives

30

TLILIC0012A

Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above)

40

TLILIC2001A

Licence to operate a forklift truck

40

TLILIC2014B

Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle

40

TLILIC2015B

Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle

40

TLILIC2016B

Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle

50

TLILIC3017B

Licence to drive a heavy combination vehicle

60

UEENEEC001B

Maintain documentation

20

UEENEED101A

Use computer applications relevant to a workplace

20

Imported units from other qualifications, training packages and/or state accredited courses can be added to this group, but they must be at AQF level 2. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant E-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.

Note: For further information see Application of the NQC Flexibility Formula, refer to Page 10, UEG11 Gas Industry Training Package, Version 2, Qualification Framework

Up to 60 points 

Group B – Qualification AQF 2 Electives  

At least 180  points to be achieved from this group. You may select all your elective units from this Group.

Weighting Points 

UEENEEE102A

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

40

UEENEEE107A

Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

40

UEENEEM080A

Report on the integrity of explosion-protected equipment in a hazardous area

20

UEGNSG004A

Locate, prove and protect utility assets

60

UEGNSG006A

Use a portable gas detector to locate escape

40

UEGNSG134A

Establish a utilities infrastructure work site

60

UEGNSG136A

Carry out transmission pipeline construction work activities

60

UEGNSG219A

Conduct excavations in the utilities industry

60

UEGNSG221A

First on site response to gas pipeline emergencies

90

UEGNSG224A

Construct and lay copper and stainless steel gas distribution pipelines

60

UEGNSG226A

Assist with the construction, laying and connection of gas distribution services to mains

40

UEGNSG227A

Assist with the construction and laying of gas distribution mains

40

UEGNSG330A

Coat metallic pipelines

80

UEGNSG331A

Establish right of way access for transmission pipeline construction

60

UEGNSG332A

Undertake hydro-testing for transmission pipeline construction

60

UEGNSG333A

Work in proximity of transmission pipeline construction plant and equipment

40

UEGNSG342A

Maintain pipeline easements

40

UEGNSG615A

Fill LPG cylinders

80

UEGNSG616A

Refurbish gas cylinders

80

UEGNSG705A

Disconnect and reconnect small capacity gas meters

40

UEGNSG708A

Pressure Test Residential and Small Commercial Gas Installations

40

UEGNSG711A

Process meter reading information using appropriate technology

40

UEGNSG712A

Read and record meter readings

40

UEGNSG714A

Relight Type A gas appliances

60

UEGNSG804A

Maintain Single Stage and Single Run Gas Flow and Pressure Control and Measuring Devices

80

UEPOPS203B

Operate and monitor communications system

20

UEPOPS205B

Conduct minor mechanical maintenance

30

UETTDREL14A

Working safely near live electrical apparatus as a non-electrical worker

40

Note:  

1. Prerequisite pathways shall be identified and met for all elective units selected.

2. In selecting elective units considerations to career planning advice should be given to units that form part of a prerequisite pathway for the progression to achieve particular competencies or qualification at a higher level.