KS01-G213A | Residential single point gas distribution service to a metal main |
| G 2.2.12 | Identify nylon or PVC pipeline, fittings and accessories Evidence shall show an ability to identify the pipeline, fittings and accessories for nylon pipelines on a Gas Industry workplace, including: Characteristics of nylon or PVC pipeline, fittings and accessories Nylon or PVC pipe sizes, range of fitting and accessories. Situations in which a nylon or PVC pipeline is used Appropriate selection of transition fittings and adaptors to other materials Benefits of using a nylon or PVC pipeline Material cost versus Installation savings Differentiate nylon or PVC from other materials Awareness of solvent properties and benefits of current solvent over earlier versions Read and interpret MSDS applying appropriate measures |
| G 2.2.13 | Join nylon or PVC pipeline and fittings Evidence shall show an ability to join nylon or PVC pipes and fittings for a nylon or PVC pipeline on a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following: Selection and use of equipment, tools and materials required for joining nylon or PVC pipe, pipeline and fittings Demonstrate function and use of equipment, tools and materials Follow safety requirements and procedures for cutting and joining nylon or PVC pipe Undertake cutting and tapping procedures for nylon or PVC pipe using a variety of methods Pressure testing procedures Understand jointing requirements under various conditions, inclement weather etc Demonstrate procedures and safety requirements for joining nylon or PVC pipe to other pipelines |
| G 2.2.15 | Determine depth of nylon or PVC pipeline in ground Evidence shall show an ability to determine the depth at which a pipe should be inserted in the ground for a gas distribution pipeline in a Gas Industry workplace, specifically: Identify depth of cover required for nylon or PVC pipeline in various locations Identify obstacles affecting minimum depth of cover for pipeline Develop solutions for dealing with obstacles affecting the depth of cover including transitioning to other approved materials and applying protection. |
| G 2.2.16 | Install nylon or PVC pipe Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to install nylon or PVC on Gas Industry pipelines, including: Application of Australian Standards and Gas Industry standards for installing nylon or PVC pipeline Conditions for direct installation or insertion of pipeline Procedures for installing nylon or PVC pipeline, trace wire and marker tape Procedures for terminating nylon or PVC pipeline Understand the procedures for installation of nylon or PVC pipeline under various conditions Static Electricity in gas pipes |
| G 2.2.17 | Install PE pipeline, fittings and accessories Evidence shall show an ability to install polyethylene pipelines, fittings and accessories in a Gas Industry workplace, including an understanding of: Differentiate PE from other materials Situations in which a PE pipeline is used Advantages and disadvantages of using a PE pipeline Suppliers specifications Appropriate selection of transition fittings and adaptors to other materials Various couplings & service connection tees Characteristics of PE HP, MP and LP pipeline, fittings and accessories Dimensions for series 2 pipe - Gas (SDR) from AS/NZS 4130 PE pipe sizes, range of fitting and accessories eg differences between PE80 and PE100 Allowable pipe damage Static Electricity in gas PE pipes Procedures for installing (including insertion, drilling and open cut method) PE pipeline, trace wire and marker tape Read and interpret MSDS applying appropriate measures |
| G 2.2.18 | Join PE pipes and fittings Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to join PE pipes and fittings for Gas Industry pipelines, indicated by the following: Identify environmental and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures Correct manual handling techniques Electrofusion safety requirements eg working in the rain Selection, purpose and use of equipment, tools and materials required for joining PE pipe, pipeline and fittings Pipe preparation Follow safety requirements and procedures for cutting and joining PE pipe Demonstrate function and use of equipment, tools and materials Butt Fusion equipment small & Large Saddle fusion equipment Electro fusion equipment Socket Fusion equipment Procedures for joining pipe of differing thickness Cooling time for moving pipe, tapping a saddle and pressure testing Identify the difference between a compliant and non-compliant joint Undertake cutting and tapping procedures for PE pipe using a variety of methods Pressure testing procedures Understand jointing procedures under various conditions, inclement weather and conditions Demonstrate procedures and safety requirements for joining PE pipe to other pipelines |
| G 2.2.20 | Identify cast iron pipe and fittings Evidence shall show an understanding of the knowledge required to install cast iron pipelines, fittings and accessories in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following: Characteristics of cast iron pipeline, pipe sizes Situations in which a cast iron pipeline is used Range of fittings and accessories for cast iron Cast iron lead & hemp joints and how they are constructed Appropriate selection of transition fittings and adaptors to other materials Advantages/disadvantages in using cast iron pipe Read and interpret MSDS applying appropriate measures |
| G 2.2.21 | Work with cast iron pipe and fittings Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to work with cast iron pipelines and fittings on a Gas Industry pipeline, indicated by the following: Identify environmental and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures Dangers of working with live gas Equipment, tools and materials required for working with cast iron pipelines Purpose and function or equipment, tools and materials Requirements of Australian Standards and gas industry standards for working with cast iron pipe and fittings Safety requirements and procedures for using equipment, tools and materials Procedures for joining cast iron pipeline to other pipeline |
| G 2.2.23 | Install steel pipeline, fittings and accessories Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to install steel pipelines, fittings and accessories in a Gas Industry workplace (distribution), indicated by the following: Identify environmental and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures Dangers of working with live gas Safety considerations when working on steel such as bonding leads and voltage testers Characteristics of steel pipeline, fittings and accessories Benefits of using a steel pipeline Steel pipe sizes, range of fitting and accessories. Situations in which a steel pipeline is used in the distribution network Appropriate selection of transition fittings and adaptors to other materials Handling/Storage Cleaning internally Differentiate steel from other materials Corrosion mitigation Insulated joints Welding specifications Pressure testing Read and interpret MSDS applying appropriate measures Coating types and repair |
| G 2.2.24 | Work with steel pipeline and fittings Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to work with steel pipelines and fittings on a Gas Industry pipeline (distribution), indicated by the following: Identify environmental and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures Dangers of working with live gas Requirements of Australian Standards and Gas Industry standards for working with steel pipe and fittings Equipment, tools and materials required for working with steel pipelines Purpose and function of equipment, tools and materials Pipe cutting methods Stop off equipment for steel Safety requirements and procedures for using equipment, tools and materials Coating types and repair |
| G 2.2.26 | Determine depth of steel pipeline in ground Evidence shall show an ability to undertake the measurement of the depth that the pipeline should be buried on a Gas Industry pipeline (distribution), indicated by the following: Depth of cover requirements - AS1697 Identify depth of cover required for steel pipeline in various locations Identify obstacles affecting minimum depth of cover for pipeline Develop solutions for dealing with obstacles affecting the depth of cover including transitioning to other approved materials and applying protection Trench widths Bedding requirements Support of steel pipe Backfilling requirements Reinstatement |
| G 2.2.27 | Identify copper pipeline, fittings and accessories (only required in jurisdictions that have copper services) Evidence shall show an understanding of the processes required to identify copper pipeline, fittings and accessories on a Gas Industry pipeline, indicated by the following: Characteristics of copper pipeline, fittings and accessories Copper pipe sizes, range of fitting and accessories. Situations in which a copper pipeline is used Appropriate selection of transition fittings and adaptors to other materials Differentiate copper from other materials Read and interpret MSDS applying appropriate measures |
| G 2.2.28 | Bend and join copper pipeline and fittings (only required in jurisdictions that have copper services) Evidence shall show an ability to bend and join copper pipe and fittings for a Gas Industry pipeline, indicated by the following: Equipment, tools and materials required for joining copper pipeline and fittings Purpose and function of equipment, tools and materials Safety requirements and procedures for cutting and joining copper pipeline including mechanical and soldered or welded joints Procedures for cutting and tapping copper pipeline Procedures for pressure testing a pipeline Procedures and safety requirements for joining copper pipeline to other pipeline Procedures for joining copper pipeline |
| G 2.2.30 | Determine depth of copper pipeline in ground (only required in jurisdictions that have copper services) Evidence shall show an ability to determine the appropriate depth that copper pipe should be laid in a trench for a Gas Industry pipeline, indicated by the following: Depth of cover requirements - AS1697 Identify depth of cover required for copper pipeline in various locations Identify obstacles affecting minimum depth of cover for pipeline Develop solutions for dealing with obstacles affecting the depth of cover including transitioning to other approved materials and applying protection Trench widths Bedding requirements Support of copper pipe Backfilling requirements Reinstatement |