Qualification details

Scope 

This qualification provides competencies to manage Gas Supply Industry activities including management of projects covering the installation, diagnostics and maintenance of distribution and transmission gas pipelines and associated equipment.

It is an Australia Qualification Framework (AQF) level 5 qualification which provides integrated technical and theoretical concepts in a broad range of contexts to undertake advanced skilled or paraprofessional work which includes the analysis of information to complete a range of activities, developing solutions to complex problems and providing information and skills to others.

Completion requirements 

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 280 points, defined in the Core Competency Standard Units table below and
• A combination of Elective competency standard units to achieve a total weighting of 1320 points in accordance with the Elective Competency Standard Units table below, resulting in the achievement of overall weighting of 1600 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

UEGNSG113B

Manage a utilities industry OHS management system

80

UEGNSG120B

Manage gas system environmental compliance

60

Total points in core 

280 

Elective Competency Standard Units 

Complete Elective units to achieve a total of weighting of 1260  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 5. 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

260

B 

Qualification AQF 2 Electives

0

180

C 

Qualification AQF 3 Electives

330

670

D 

Qualification AQF 4 Electives

300

810

E 

Qualification AQF 5 Electives

180

340

Group A – Imported and Common Elective Units 

You may complete units to a maximum weighting of 260 

Weighting Points 

BSBCUS501C

Manage quality customer service

40

BSBFLM309C

Support continuous improvement systems and processes

40

BSBINM501A

Manage an information or knowledge management system

50

BSBINN502A

Build and sustain an innovative work environment

50

BSBLED501A

Develop a workplace learning environment

60

BSBMGT502B

Manage people performance

70

BSBMGT515A

Manage operational plan

60

BSBMGT516C

Facilitate continuous improvement

60

BSBWHS501A

Ensure a Safe Workplace

60

BSBWOR501B

Manage personal work priorities and professional development

60

BSBWOR502B

Ensure team effectiveness

60

PMAOMIR512B

Establish incident response preparedness and response systems

70

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 260 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 (moved from Group A)

40

Group C – Qualification AQF 3 Electives  

Complete units to at least 330  points, with a maximum weighting of 670  points

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

UEGNSG811A

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

110

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

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  

Complete units to at least 300  points, with a maximum weighting of 810  points.

Weighting Points 

UEENEEE117A

Implement and monitor energy sector OHS policies and procedures

20

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

40

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 company 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

Managing 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 flow and pressure equipment and electronic gas measurement equipment

100

Group E – Qualification AQF 5 Electives  

Complete units to at least 180  points, with a maximum weighting of 340  points.

Weighting Points 

UEGNSG513A

Manage emergencies and critical incidents for gas infrastructure

120

UEGNSG114B

Coordinate and monitor implementation of a risk management plan for a utilities industry facility

100

UEGNSG115B

Manage gas systems projects

80

UEGNSG116B

Manage Gas Industry physical resources

80

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.