Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit Descriptor |
1) Scope: |
1.1) Descriptor |
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This Competency Standard Unit covers the inspection and refurbishing of approved gas cylinders as per legislative requirements. It includes persons; materials; tools and equipment; inspection checks; damage to cylinders; testing and refurbishment; legislative requirements and standards. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the Unit |
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This competency standard shall apply to work sites where the distribution of liquefied petroleum gas occurs. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
License to practice |
3) |
The skills and knowledge described in this unit are not subject to licence regulation other than those directly related to Occupational Health and Safety, gas/electricity/water industry safety and compliance, industrial relations, environmental protection, telecommunications, anti discrimination and training. Commonwealth, State/Territory or Local Government legislation and regulations may exist that limits the age of operating certain equipment. |
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite Unit(s) |
4) |
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Competencies |
4.1) |
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Granting of competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed: |
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Literacy and numeracy skills |
4.2) Participants are best equipped to achieve this unit if they have reading, writing and numeracy skills indicated by the following scales. Description of each scale is given in Volume 2, Part 3 ‘Literacy and Numeracy’ |
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Reading |
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Writing |
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Numeracy |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
5) |
This unit contains Employability Skills |
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The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of Employability Skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged will assist in identifying Employability Skill requirements. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
6) Elements describe the essential outcomes of a competency standard unit |
Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
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Prepare for refurbishment of gas cylinders |
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Work instructions are received and confirmed |
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Relevant requirements and established procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are discussed with all persons to establish and confirm the work schedule |
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OHS, environmental and sustainable energy policies and procedures to be followed for the work to be performed are received and confirmed |
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Appropriate persons are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively and suggestions to assist with the refurbishing of gas cylinders are made to others involved in the work |
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Hazards are identified, OHS risks assessed and control measures are prioritised, implemented and monitored including emergency exits kept clear according to established procedures |
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Scope of responsibility under the relevant work permit, where required, are received and confirmed according to requirements and established procedures with relevant persons |
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Materials, tools and personal protective equipment required for the job are obtained and in working order according to established procedures |
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Relevant responsibilities associated with First Aid and other related work safety procedures at the worksite are confirmed in accordance with requirements and established procedures to ensure safety measures and followed in the instance of an incident. |
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Client issues are referred to appropriate persons in accordance with industry and community standards |
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Site is prepared according to given instructions and the work schedule for a quality outcome and to minimise risk and damage to property, commerce and individuals in accordance with established procedures |
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Inspect and refurbish cylinders |
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OHS policies and procedures and safe work practices are followed to eliminate or minimise incidents and hazards |
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Lifting, climbing, working in confined spaces or aloft, and use of power tools, techniques and practices are safely followed in accordance with given instructions and according to requirements confirmed to eliminate the prospects of incidents |
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Operational knowledge for the refurbishing of gas cylinders is confirmed to ensure completion in an agreed timeframe and to quality standards with a minimum of waste according to requirements and established procedures |
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The refurbishing of gas cylinders is carried out in accordance with given instructions and established procedures |
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Hazard warnings and safety signs are recognised and hazards and assessed OHS risks are reported to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures |
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Cylinders that are damaged or do not comply to standards are coded and condemned according to established procedures |
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Non-routine events are referred to the immediate authorised persons for directions according to established procedures |
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Problems associated with the refurbishing of gas cylinders are dealt with using acquired known solutions and skills related to routine procedures to ensure work instructions and established procedures are met |
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Ongoing checks of quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with given instructions and established procedures |
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Inspect and notify completion of work |
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Work undertaken is checked against work schedule and anomalies reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures |
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Accidents and incidents are actioned and reported to authorised persons in accordance with established procedures |
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Work site is rehabilitated, cleaned up and made safe in accordance with given instructions and established procedures |
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Tools, equipment and any surplus resources and materials are, where appropriate, cleaned, checked and returned to storage in accordance with established procedures |
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3.5 |
Inspection results and completion processes are performed according to established procedures |
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3.6 |
Work completion records, report forms and data sheets are completed accurately in accordance with given instructions and established procedures |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices for the filling of gas cylinders. |
All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. |
KS01-G605B |
Refurbish cylinders |
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G 2.1.2 |
Identify roles of statutory authorities Evidence shall show an understanding of the roles of statutory authorities (government agencies, both State and Federal) that operate in the Gas Industry, including identifying:
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G 2.1.3 |
Identify employment roles and responsibilities Evidence shall show an understanding of the roles of major groups in the Gas Industry, that is employers and employees, including:
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G 2.1.4 |
Apply relevant OHS regulations, policies and procedures Evidence shall show an understanding of the basic workplace health and safety legislation and how this applies to individuals in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.5 |
Work safely in the gas industry by reducing risk and using correct PPE Evidence shall show an understanding of how to work safely in the gas industry indicated by the ability to:
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G 2.1.6 |
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G 2.1.7 |
Apply safe manual handling techniques in the workplace Evidence shall show an understanding of manual handling and how to apply this knowledge to handling heavy and awkward objects in a Gas Industry workplace, specifically:
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G 2.1.8 |
Control traffic at the work site Evidence shall show knowledge and skills in coordinating traffic flow at a workplace where traffic control is required, that is, where work is conducted on or near a road, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.9 |
Respond to emergency and accident situations Evidence shall show knowledge and skills in dealing with emergency or accident situations at a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.14 |
Read and interpret Gas Industry documents Evidence shall show an ability to read and interpret Gas Industry documents indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.15 |
Complete workplace forms, and reports Evidence shall show an ability to complete routine Gas Industry forms, memos and reports either written or electronic, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.16 |
Identify requirements of work activity Evidence shall show ability to:
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G 2.1.17 |
Apply basic planning skills Evidence shall show a demonstrated ability to apply basic planning skills in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.18 |
Conduct tasks to complete work activities Evidence shall show ability to organise the activities to complete a job in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.19 |
Review work activities Evidence shall show an ability to review work activities undertaken in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.20 |
Customer relations Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements for providing good customer relations to Gas Industry stakeholders, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.21 |
Undertake problem solving Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to undertake basic problem solving in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:
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G 2.1.22 |
Operate in confined spaces Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to recognise and operate in confined spaces in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following:
Note: A confined spaces entry ticket would satisfy and exceed the requirements of this EKAS clause |
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G 2.1.25 |
Protect the environment Evidence shall show an understanding and ability to perform work in the gas industry in a manner that protects the environment indicated by the following:
Note: Environmental damage can be caused by chemicals, oil, water contamination, carcinogenic agents, gases, dusts, waste contamination and noise |
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G 2.1.26 |
Communicate in the workplace Evidence shall show an understanding and ability to communicate effectively in a Gas Industry work team indicated by the following:
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G 2.6.1 |
Occupational Health and Safety for working with LPG Evidence shall show an understanding of the specific OHS and working procedures required to work with LPG gas, indicated by awareness of:
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G 2.6.2 |
Diagnose and rectify faults for LPG Evidence shall show an understanding of the specific knowledge required for the diagnosing and rectifying of faults that occur in the LPG environment, indicated by the following:
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G 2.6.6 |
Gas storage processes Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to undertake tasks in the storage of LPG, indicated by the following:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
9) The Evidence Guide forms an integral part of this Competency Standard Unit and shall be used in conjunction with all components parts of this unit and performed in accordance with the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package. |
Overview of Assessment |
9.1) |
Longitudinal competency development approaches to assessment, such as Profiling, require data to be reliably gathered in a form that can be consistently interpreted over time. This approach is best utilised in Apprenticeship programs and reduces assessment intervention. It is the Industry’s preferred model for apprenticeships. However, where summative (or final) assessment is used it is to include the application of the competency in the normal work environment or, at a minimum, the application of the competency in a realistically simulated work environment. It is recognised that, in some circumstances, assessment in part or full can occur outside the workplace. However, it must be in accord with Industry and Regulatory policy in this regard. |
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Methods chosen for a particular assessment will be influenced by various factors. These include the extent of the assessment, the most effective locations for the assessment activities to take place, access to physical resources, additional safety measures that may be required and the critical nature of the competencies being assessed. |
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The critical safety nature of working with electricity, electrical equipment, gas or any other hazardous substance/material carries risk in deeming a person competent. Hence, sources of evidence need to be ‘rich’ in nature so as to minimise error in judgment. |
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Activities associated with normal every day work have a bearing on the decision as to how much and how detailed the data gathered will contribute to its ‘richness’. Some skills are more critical to safety and operational requirements while the same skills may be more or less frequently practiced. These points are raised for the assessors to consider when choosing an assessment method and developing assessment instruments. Sample assessment instruments are included for Assessors in the Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package. |
Critical aspects of evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
9.2) |
Before the critical aspects of evidence are considered all prerequisites shall be met. |
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Evidence for competence in this unit shall be considered holistically. Each element and associated Performance Criteria shall be demonstrated on at least two occasions in accordance with the ‘Assessment Guidelines — UEG11’. Evidence shall also comprise: |
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Range of tools/equipment/procedures/workplace |
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The minimum number of items on which skill is to be demonstrated |
Item List |
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Liquid withdrawal valves Vapour service valves Relief valves Contents gauges In situ fill valves Multiport valves Sullage tubes |
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B |
And at least 4 Must do* |
Painting Cleaning Refurbishing* Correct storage* Testing of equipment* |
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Inspection checks are made: To determine test date on cylinder is within required period Damage to cylinders Organisation's ownership Corrosion and impact damage Valve threads are clean and in good condition Safety relief valve is capped and free from obstruction Internal deposits Unacceptable paintwork Fire/heat damage Valve to cylinder connection leak |
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All |
Standard operation procedures Emergency procedures and response action State regulations/statutes and permits |
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Work utilising relevant OHS legislation, regulations, codes of practice, policies and procedures Maintain a safe and clean workplace Work safely with hazardous materials and equipment Apply safe manual handling techniques Respond to emergency situations Communicate effectively in the workplace Apply basic planning skills Diagnose and rectify faults for LPG Gas storage processes |
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At least one occasion |
Deal with an unplanned event by drawing on essential knowledge and associated skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in the holistic assessment with the above listed items |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
9.3) |
This unit should be assessed as it relates to normal work practice using procedures, information and resources typical of a workplace. This should include: |
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In addition to the resources listed above, in Context of and specific resources for assessment, evidence should show demonstrated competency in refurbishing gas cylinders. |
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Assessment of this competency must also be undertaken in either an actual workplace or under a simulated work environment. Assessment must also integrate the employability skills. |
Method of assessment |
9.4) |
This Competency Standard Unit shall be assessed by methods given in Volume 1, Part 3 ‘Assessment Guidelines’. |
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Note: Competent performance with inherent safe working practices is expected in the Industry to which this Competency Standard Unit applies. This requires that the specified Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills are assessed in a structured environment which is primarily intended for learning/assessment and incorporates all necessary equipment and facilities for learners to develop and demonstrate the essential knowledge and associated skills described in this unit. |
Concurrent assessment and relationship with other units |
9.5) |
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There are no recommended concurrent assessments with this unit, however in some cases efficiencies may be gained in terms of learning and assessment effort being concurrently managed with allied Competency Standard Units where listed. |
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UEGNSG102B |
Carry out work activities in a utilities industry work environment |
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UEENEEE101A |
Apply Occupational Health Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace |
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UEGNSG104B |
Comply with environmental policies and procedures |
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UEGNSG105B |
Establish the work site |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
10) This relates to the competency standard unit as a whole providing the range of contexts and conditions to which the Performance Criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance. |
This Competency Standard Unit shall be demonstrated in relation to refurbishing gas cylinders. |
The following constants and variables included in the element/Performance Criteria in this unit are fully described in the Definitions Section of this volume and form an integral part of the Range Statement of this unit: |
Appropriate Persons |
Materials (2) |
Tools and Equipment (2) |
Inspection Checks |
Damage to Cylinders |
Testing |
Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
Competency Field |
11) |
LPG. |