KS01-G312B | Facility event response |
| G 2.1.1 | Work in the gas sector Evidence shall show an understanding of how work is conducted in the Gas Industry, specifically: The Gas Industry in Australia Australian gas resources Types of gas and uses Combustion. |
| 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: Employer's responsibilities to relevant OHS legislation Employee's responsibilities to OHS legislation and organisation's policies and procedures OHS policies and procedures at the worksite. Australian Standards, guidelines and codes of practice |
| 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: Correctly interpret and comply with Safety Signs including workplace Hazards, Warnings and PPE requirements Correctly interpret gas markers Identify the correct PPE required for work in the Gas Industry Locate and comply with procedures for correctly checking, maintaining and storing PPE Apply the process of Hazard identification, Risk assessment and Control Complete Risk Assessment forms such as Work Permits and JHA’s, JSA’s, JSEA’s, SWM’s etc Report workplace hazards |
| G 2.1.6 | Work safely with hazardous materials and equipment Evidence shall show an understanding of what constitutes hazardous materials and the equipment and processes used to safely work with these indicated by the following: Identify hazardous materials and equipment Location and purpose of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) Read, interpret and discuss MSDS Knowledge of methods for safe disposal of hazardous waste materials Read, interpret and discuss relevant manufacturer's specifications Use and dispose of hazardous materials and equipment safely Use of spill kits and PPE |
| 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: Principles for managing manual handling Characteristics and types of safe manual handling Safe manual handling techniques Manual handling and risk management |
| 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: Situations of accidents and emergency Comply with procedures for accidents and incidents Correct use of emergency equipment and procedures for a fire Correct use of breathing apparatus Correct use of gas detectors/oxygen monitoring devices Correct use of emergency equipment and procedures for a gas leak or vapour emission Report emergencies and accidents |
| 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: Understand and use signs, symbols terminology and legends as used in gas industry procedures and documents Identify, locate and implement gas industry standards, policies and procedures Interpret and read basic drawings and diagrams |
| 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: Identify, locate, interpret and use workplace forms, and reports Enter the required information accurately on gas industry forms and reports |
| G 2.1.16 | Identify requirements of work activity Evidence shall show ability to: Clarify expected outcomes of a work activity in a Gas Industry workplace Receive, clarify and respond to verbal work instructions for work activity Interpret and discuss an organisation's policies, quality requirements and specifications for work activity |
| 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: Develop checklists of tasks Prioritise tasks Identify resources required to complete tasks safely and efficiently Identify resource or scheduling conflicts and apply solutions Develop time lines to complete tasks |
| 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: Locate and organise equipment, tools and machinery required to complete tasks safely and efficiently Complete tasks according to planned sequences and within appropriate timeframes Understand quality assurance and work according to established and standard operating procedures |
| 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: Demonstrate problem solving and diagnostics methodology Identify possible solutions Recommend probable solutions and Apply basic problem solving techniques |
| 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: Knowledge of the requirements of Legislation, Regulations, Australian Standards and enterprise specific procedures for safe working in confined spaces Ability to recognise what a confined space is and the entry safety requirements Ability to understand and comply with manufacturers’ guidelines for the safe use of PPE used in confined spaces Understand how and when to use gas detectors for confined spaces entry Understand how and when to use breathing apparatus and rescue and recovery equipment Note: A confined spaces entry ticket would satisfy and exceed the requirements of this EKAS clause |
| 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: Understanding of the relevant Commonwealth/State/Territory environmental legislation, regulations and codes of practice Understanding of employee's and employer's responsibilities to relevant environmental legislation, regulations and codes Understanding and compliance with enterprise procedures for flora control erosion control fauna control the protection of indigenous and cultural heritage sites Understanding the role of regulatory bodies in monitoring environmental activities, risk and incident compliance Understanding community expectations for protecting the environment Correct use of environment protection procedures, records, inspections and incident reporting Identifying environmental hazards Assessing environmental risks Implementing environmental control measures Ability to respond to workplace environmental incidents Note: Environmental damage can be caused by chemicals, oil, water contamination, carcinogenic agents, gases, dusts, waste contamination and noise |
| 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: Effective use oral and written communications methods to achieve work related outcomes and solutions. Effectively receive, interpret and respond to workplace information and instructions Effectively convey and report work related information to fellow workers and customers Interact with fellow workers in a socially and culturally appropriate manner |
| G 3.1.2 | Work independently in a Gas Industry environment Evidence shall show an understanding of working independently in a Gas Industry environment, indicated by the following: understanding of how to work autonomously or under limited/remote supervision. |
| G 3.4.5 | Interpreting topographical maps and information Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements to interpret topographical and geographical information and maps for cathodic protection, indicated by the following: interpreting topographical and geographical maps and information. |
| G 4.1.2 | Understand the effective operation of Gas Industry plant, equipment and materials Evidence shall show an understanding of the effective operation of Gas Industry plant, equipment and materials, indicated by the following: understand and apply of relevant industry engineering terminology and units understanding of pipeline system operating parameters demonstrate operational knowledge of systems such as pumps, compressors, regulation, shutdown equipment, measurement systems by on-site or remote operation as applicable. understanding of relevant inspection and testing procedures for applicable plant and equipment understanding the process of commissioning and decommissioning of relevant equipment such as pipework, vessels and compressors, including on-site and remote operation as applicable. Understanding the characteristics of gas flows including compressed and non-compressed operations Understanding the characteristics, operation, capabilities and limitations of applicable tools and equipment including prime movers, compression and control systems, pipeline facilities and associated equipment understanding the operation of gas analysis and measuring equipment |
| G 4.1.3 | Communicate effectively in the Gas Industry at a supervisory level Evidence shall show an understanding of communication techniques required in supervisory roles in the Gas Industry, indicated by the following: communicate effectively with a variety of Gas Industry stakeholders, using strategies for dealing with difficult situations. The communication includes oral, written or electronic communications, : with various stakeholders including: workplace colleagues workplace managers relevant customers and suppliers regulatory bodies property/land owners (including traditional land owners) and tenants emergency response organisations |
| G 4.1.4 | Understand Gas Industry products, processes and characteristics Evidence shall show a comprehensive understanding of Gas Industry products and characteristics, indicated by the following: understand the Gas Industry products and the characteristics and tolerances of the product including: principles of applicable gas laws gas pressure gas temperature compressibility relative density – specific gravity hydrocarbon and water dew points components of applicable natural gases including LPG standard gas conditions combustion venting and purging principles Effects of temperature and pressure on infrastructure |
| G 4.1.5 | Interpret Gas Industry drawings Evidence shall show an ability to interpret and understand Gas Industry technical drawings, indicated by the following: understanding and interpreting relevant technical drawings including, but not limited to: Process and Instrumentation Diagrams (PID) Facility and pipeline construction and as-built drawings Geographical Information System (GIS) drawings and data Electrical drawings Survey maps Pipeline route maps and alignment sheets |
| G 4.1.6 | Understand OHS and First Aid requirements for Gas Industry supervisors Evidence shall show an understanding of OHS and First Aid requirements for gas industry supervisors and autonomous working staff, indicated by the following: understanding of applicable enterprise Occupational Health and Safety systems and procedures understanding of requirements and reasons for providing First Aid equipment and training for employees in the gas industry |
| G 4.1.7 | Create Gas Industry reports and documentation Evidence shall show an understanding and application of completing and interpreting enterprise-specific supervisory level Gas Industry reports including ,but not limited to: periodic operational reports budget reports and summaries regulatory reporting requirements |
| G 4.1.8 | Use a personal computer Evidence shall demonstrate requirements to use personal computer and undertake fundamental tasks, indicated by the following: send, answer and manage emails access the Internet for research purposes write documents using a word processing program develop a basic spreadsheet using a spreadsheet program apply formatting including cutting and pasting across a variety of computer applications (eg from excel to word) |
| G 4.1.10 | Understanding security breach procedures Evidence shall show an understanding required to identify security breaches and the required action in dealing with such breaches, indicated by the following as applicable: identification of different types of security incidents including but not limited to: physical security breaches at gas infrastructure threat assessment and management confidential information security communication with applicable emergency service and regulatory organisations compliance with applicable enterprise security policies and procedures |
| G 4.1.11 | Follow emergency/incident control procedures Evidence shall show an application of emergency/incident control procedures used for applicable gas infrastructure, indicated by the following: compliance with applicable enterprise emergency/incident control policies and procedures communication with relevant stakeholders application of relevant procedures |
| G 4.1.13 | Understand electrical fundamentals for the Gas Industry Evidence shall show an understanding of electrical fundamentals required for Gas Industry workers and supervisors, indicated by the following: fundamentals of extra low voltage operation use of electrical test equipment for cathodic protection on gas pipelines and facilities Electrical risks associated activities within the Gas Industry safe use of meters and other relevant electrical equipment. |
| G 4.1.15 | Drive Gas Industry vehicles Evidence shall show an understanding of requirements and capability of driving applicable Gas Industry vehicles including but not limited to: Driving vehicles appropriate to the organisation. Vehicles may include any of the following (dependent on the needs of the organisation): sedan four wheel drive vehicles trucks buses excavation and construction equipment such as backhoes and excavators. Note: All vehicles included in this clause have licence or ticket requirements. The licence or ticket will need to be issued to the learner for completion of relevant sections of the EKAS Clause. |
| G 4.1.16 | Demonstrate operational understanding of Gas Industry facilities and infrastructure Evidence shall show an operational understanding required at a supervisory level for applicable Gas Industry facilities and infrastructure, including, but not limited to: regulation and metering facilities compression facilities gas processing facilities such as coal seam methane plants LPG processing facilities scraper stations and pigging facilities odourisation facilities reference to relevant operating policies and procedures |
| G 5.1.2 | Apply problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution techniques Evidence shall show an understanding and application of problem solving, decision making and conflict resolution techniques in a Gas Industry environment, indicated by the following: problem solving and decision making techniques the decision making environment group decision making guidelines for making decisions decision making aids and support systems negotiation with internal and external stakeholders the nature of negotiation strategy and tactics of bargaining pre-negotiation essentials communication in negotiation resolve conflict with internal or external stakeholders dealing with negotiation breakdowns social context of negotiation power in negotiation ethics in negotiation. |