Qualification details

Scope 

This qualification provides competencies to conduct Gas Supply Industry activities including installation, maintenance, fault find and repair, operations of distribution and transmission gas pipelines, cylinders and associated equipment.

It is an Australia Qualification Framework (AQF) level 3 qualification and provides the required knowledge and skills to carry out work activities autonomously and takes responsibility for their own work

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 300 points, defined in the Core Competency Standard Units table below and
• A combination of Elective competency standard units to achieve a total weighting of 660 points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units tables below, resulting in the achievement of overall weighting of 960 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

UEGNSG133A

Comply with environmental policies and procedures in the utilities industry

40

UEGNSG141A

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

20

BSBFLM303C

Contribute to effective workplace relationships

40

BSBFLM312C

Contribute to team effectiveness

40

BSBWHS301A

Maintain workplace safety

40

BSBWOR301B

Organise personal work priorities and development

40

Total points in core 

300 

Elective Competency Standard Units 

Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 660  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 3. 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 

160 

B 

Qualification AQF 2 Electives

You may select some elective units from this Group

0 

180 

C 

Qualification AQF 3 Electives

You may select all your elective units from this Group

330 

660 

D 

Qualification AQF 4 Electives

You may select some elective units from this Group

0 

130 

Group A – Imported and Common Elective Units 

You may complete units to maximum weighting of 160  points

Weighting Points 

BSBFLM305C

Support operational plan

40

BSBFLM306C

Provide workplace information and resourcing plans

40

BSBFLM309C

Support continuous improvement systems and processes

40

BSBFLM311C

Support a workplace learning environment

40

BSBINN301A

Promote innovation in a team environment

40

BSBWHS303A

Participate in WHS hazard identification, risk assessment and risk control

50

CPCCLDG3001A

Licence to perform dogging

30

CPCCLRG3001A

Licence to perform rigging basic level

40

CPCCLRG3002A

Licence to perform rigging intermediate 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

MEM05015D

Weld using manual metal arc welding process

40

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

MSAPMPER300C

Issue work permits

20

MSAPMPER400A

Coordinate permit process

30

MSAPMSUP200A

Achieve work outcomes

30

MSAPMSUP210A

Process and record information

30

MSAPMSUP240A

Undertake minor maintenance

30

MSAPMSUP303A

Identify equipment faults

40

MSAPMSUP390A

Use structured problem solving tools

40

MSS402061A

Use SCADA systems in operations

30

MSS402080A

Undertake root cause analysis

50

PMAOHS211B

Prepare equipment for emergency response

20

PMAOHS310B

Investigate incidents

30

PMAOHS311B

Lead emergency teams

20

PMAOMIR210B

Control evacuation to muster point

20

PMAOMIR346B

Assess and secure an incident site

30

PMAOPS305B

Operate process control systems

60

PMAOPS312B

Undertake ship loading/unloading operations

40

PMAOPS330B

Communicate and monitor pipeline activities

40

PMASUP311A

Operate communications hub

40

PMBWELD301B

Butt weld polyethylene plastic pipelines

20

PMBWELD302B

Electrofusion weld polyethylene pipelines

20

PMC563081C

Carry out stock control

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

RIIHAN309D

Conduct Telescopic Materials Handler Operations

80

RIIMPO304D

Conduct wheel loader operations

40

RIIMPO308D

Conduct tracked dozer operations

40

RIIMPO309D

Conduct wheeled dozer operations

40

RIIMPO318D

Conduct civil construction skid steer loader operations

70

RIIMPO319D

Conduct backhoe/loader operations

50

RIIMPO320D

Conduct civil construction excavator operations

80

RIIWHS202D

Enter and work in confined spaces

30

RIIWHS204D

Work safely at heights

20

RIIWHS205D

Control traffic with stop-slow bat

10

RIIWHS302D

Implement traffic management plan

20

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

TLIC4067A

Operate LP gas tanker

40

TLID2003A

Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances

40

TLID2010A

Operate a forklift

40

TLID2016A

Load and unload explosives and dangerous goods

30

TLID3015A

Identify and label explosives and dangerous goods

20

TLID3023A

Use specialised liquid bulk gas transfer equipment

40

TLID3027A

Prepare for transport of dangerous goods

50

TLID3033A

Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane

40

TLID3036A

Lift and move load using a mobile 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

TLILIC3006A

Licence to operate a non-slewing mobile crane (greater than 3 tonnes capacity)

60

TLILIC3008A

Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 20 tonnes)

70

TLILIC3013A

Preparation to transport dangerous goods by road

50

TLILIC3017B

Licence to drive a heavy combination vehicle

60

TLILIC3018B

Licence to drive a multi combination vehicle

60

TLILIC4009A

Licence to operate a slewing mobile crane (up to 60 tonnes)

70

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 selected from qualifications where the unit is first packaged at AQF level 3. If units have not being assigned a weighting by the relevant EE-Oz Industry Technical Advisory Committee, their weighting will be 10 points.

Note: For further information see Application of the NQC Flexibility Formula, Page 10, UEG11 Gas Industry Training Package, Version 1, Volume 1 Qualification Framework

Up to 160 points 

Group B – Qualification AQF 2 Electives  

You may complete units to maximum weighting of 180  points

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

UEGNSG140A

Apply environmental policies and procedures in the utilities industry

20

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

Group C – Qualification AQF 3 Electives  

At least 330  points to be achieved from this group. You may select all your elective units from this Group.

Weighting Points 

UEENEEM020A

Attend to breakdowns in hazardous areas — gas atmospheres

20

UEENEEM076A

Use and maintain the integrity of a portable gas detection device

20

UEGNSG135A

Monitor and control gas odourisation

100

UEGNSG137A

Operate and maintain gas station water bath heaters

60

UEGNSG138A

Install and commission stationary gas fuelled turbine engines

60

UEGNSG139A

Repair and maintain stationary gas fuelled turbine engines

60

UEGNSG142A

Conduct isolations under the permit to work system for gas industry work sites

80

UEGNSG212B

Construct, lay and connect a gas distribution service to a plastic main

60

UEGNSG213B

Construct, lay and connect a gas distribution service to a steel main

60

UEGNSG216A

Commission or decommission gas distribution pipelines

100

UEGNSG217A

Launch and recover PIGs in a gas distribution pipeline

100

UEGNSG218A

Carry out surveillance on gas distribution assets

90

UEGNSG220A

Construct and lay Polyethylene gas distribution mains

60

UEGNSG222A

Construct and lay nylon or PVC gas distribution mains

60

UEGNSG223A

Construct and lay steel gas distribution pipelines

60

UEGNSG225A

Perform routine maintenance on distribution pipeline facilities and equipment

100

UEGNSG228A

Construct and lay large copper gas distribution pipelines

60

UEGNSG229A

Prepare simple drawings of as laid gas mains and services

40

UEGNSG344A

Commission or decommission gas transmission pipelines

120

UEGNSG346A

Launch and recover PIGs in gas transmission pipelines

100

UEGNSG347A

Perform routine maintenance on transmission pipeline facilities and equipment

110

UEGNSG348A

Supervise the operation of plant and equipment for the construction of gas transmission pipelines

60

UEGNSG349A

Carry out surveillance of gas transmission pipelines

110

UEGNSG350A

First response to a gas facility event

60

UEGNSG352A

Check and report on gas station conditions

40

UEGNSG353A

Carry out aerial surveillance of gas transmission pipelines

60

UEGNSG354A

Control excavations in the vicinity of gas transmission pipelines

60

UEGNSG355A

Monitor and report on cathodic protection systems

60

UEGNSG356A

Monitor and operate flow control, pressure measuring and regulating devices for gas transmission

100

UEGNSG411A

Maintain cathodic protection systems

100

UEGNSG412A

Install cathodic protection systems

110

UEGNSG506A

Respond to gas infrastructure emergencies

80

UEGNSG507A

Remotely monitor and operate gas transmission flow and pressure measuring and regulating devices

90

UEGNSG508A

Remotely check and report on gas station conditions

40

UEGNSG614A

Load, unload, exchange and connect LPG cylinders

80

UEGNSG617A

Monitor and control the transfer of bulk LPG

100

UEGNSG618A

Process Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)

100

UEGNSG619A

Perform scheduled maintenance on gas processing or storage facilities and equipment

110

UEGNSG620A

Organise the repair of faults in LPG processing or storage facilities and equipment

80

UEGNSG621A

Control bulk storage of LPG

110

UEGNSG622A

Assess the operational capability of gas safety equipment on a delivery vehicle

40

UEGNSG706A

Test New Residential and Small Commercial Gas Installations

60

UEGNSG713A

Investigate billing exceptions-conditions

60

UEGNSG805A

Maintain multi-stage and multi-run gas flow and pressure measuring and regulating devices

80

UEGNSG807A

Install Gas Flow, Measuring and Pressure Regulating Devices

80

UEGNSG811A

Monitor and operate complex flow control, measuring and regulating devices for gas distribution

110

UEPMNT367A

Install and commission stationary gas fuelled reciprocating engines

60

UEPMNT368A

Repair and maintain stationary gas fuelled reciprocating engines

60

UEPOPS317B

Operate and Monitor Fixed Fire Protection Systems

30

UEPOPS336B

Manage, operate and monitor a gas turbine unit

60

UEPOPS347B

Operate and monitor supervisory, control and data acquisition systems

40

Group D – Qualification AQF 4 Electives 

You may complete units to maximum weighting of 130  points

Weighting Points 

UEGNSG106B

Coordinate repair of pipeline, facilities and equipment

110

UEGNSG108B

Operate and monitor pipeline control systems

60

UEGNSG109B

Control field pipeline operations

60

UEGNSG110B

Supervise technical operations for gas distribution or transmission

60

UEGNSG111B

Produce maintenance strategies and plans for a gas facility

80

UEGNSG131A

Compile a gas industry technical report

20

UEGNSG204B

Coordinate and conduct gas distribution pipeline repair and modifications

110

UEGNSG207B

Coordinate construction, laying and testing of gas distribution pipelines

110

UEGNSG210B

Supervise and monitor contract staff for work on distribution pipelines

120

UEGNSG305B

Coordinate gas transmission pipeline repair and modifications

110

UEGNSG308B

Identify, evaluate and control threats to transmission pipelines

40

UEGNSG310B

Supervise and monitor contract work

60

UEGNSG311B

Site control of third party works in the vicinity of a transmission pipeline

80

UEGNSG314B

Liaise with third party and the community to maintain pipeline integrity and community safety

40

UEGNSG319B

Custody transfer metering and gas quality analysis

80

UEGNSG324A

Follow procedures to deal with incidents related to the abuse of drugs and alcohol

60

UEGNSG325A

Coordinate the operation of relevant plant and equipment for transmission pipeline construction

80

UEGNSG326A

Coordinate and monitor staff and contractors

60

UEGNSG327A

Coordinate transmission pipeline construction operations

60

UEGNSG511A

Operate gas infrastructure to meet nominated demand

120

UEGNSG512A

Control centre communication with gas industry stakeholders

110

UEGNSG514A

Monitoring and controlling field activities

110

UEGNSG515A

Use control centre systems to monitor and control gas infrastructure

110

UEGNSG611B

Control LPG storage/processing operations

110

UEGNSG612B

Supervise technical operations for liquefied petroleum gas storage and processing

120

UEGNSG806A

Maintain SCADA controlled gas flow and pressure & electronic gas measurement equipment

100

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.