KS01-G202B | Distribution pipeline construction and lay |
| 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 2.1.2 | 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: Statutory bodies Roles of statutory bodies Employer and employee responsibilities to statutory bodies. |
| 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: The role of the employer Industry associations Employer obligations to safety Identification of disadvantaged and minority groups in Australian society Employers obligations to persons from disadvantaged and minority groups Employers obligations to occupational health and safety The role of commonwealth and state training regulatory authorities and industry skills councils and state training advisory bodies Roles and responsibilities of gas industry employees The employment contract Working to safety requirements Work according to lawful commands Belonging to employee organisations How to work with people from disadvantaged and minority groups Understanding the employees obligations to occupational health and safety Sources of support. |
| 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 2.1.8 | Control traffic at the worksite 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: Read and interpret relevant traffic authority regulations for traffic control at a worksite Identify signs and devices required to control pedestrians and traffic at a worksite depending on traffic flow volumes Apply techniques for controlling pedestrians and traffic at various worksites Use procedures for monitoring traffic controls Set up and monitor pedestrian and traffic controls |
| 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 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 2.1.19 | Review work activities Evidence shall show an ability to review work activities undertaken in a Gas Industry workplace, indicated by the following: Check work activities against a work plan Seek feedback on the outcome of work activities with appropriate persons Report outcomes of work activities in writing or orally according to enterprise procedures |
| 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: Notify stakeholders of activities Communicate with stakeholders within scope of responsibilities Refer stakeholders to appropriate parties Demonstrate understanding of ring fencing requirements (if applicable) Keep the customer informed on job progress Provide good customer relations |
| 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 |
| AND one or more of the following depending on pipe type: |
| If undertaking the laying of nylon pipe and PE pipe |
| 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 |
| If undertaking the laying of cast iron and steel pipe |
| 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 |
| If undertaking the laying of copper pipe |
| G 2.2.27 | Identify copper pipeline, fittings and accessories 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 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 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 |
| G 2.2.31 | Install copper pipe Evidence shall show an understanding of how to install copper pipe on a Gas Industry pipeline, indicated by the following: Requirements of Australian Standard and Gas Industry standards for installing copper pipeline Need to install or insert pipeline Procedures for installing copper pipeline Procedures for terminating copper pipeline |
| G 2.2.32 | Comply with requirements for excavating and reinstating site Evidence shall show an understanding of the requirements for preparing, conducting and completing an excavation indicated by the following: Identifying plans, codes, standards and drawings relevant to specific worksites Reading and interpreting relevant plans, codes, standards and drawings Regulatory requirements and procedures for excavating trenches and reinstating sites Apply shoring or benching requirements Notification of appropriate authorities and requirements for temporary or permanent restorations |
| G 2.2.33 | Locate utilities and services Evidence shall show an understanding and an ability to locate services, indicated by the following: Identification of relevant authorities or enterprises to contact regarding the location of other utilities services (gas, water, electricity, telecommunication, sewerage and stormwater) Read and interpret plans and drawings to identify the location of utilities and services Identification of utilities and services conduits and cables Correct use of electronic and manual service locators Apply hand excavation as required for the purposes of locating utilities and services |
| G 2.2.43 | Appliance relighting within enterprise guidelines Evidence shall show an understanding of Appliance relighting indicated by the following: Customer liaison skills Identify environmental and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures Safety requirements for entering domestic and commercial customer sites Procedures for purging service lines Procedures for conducting appliance relights |
| G 2.2.44 | Handling, Transporting and Installing Meters and Regulators for services within enterprise guidelines Evidence shall show an understanding of handling, transporting and installing meters and regulators for a service, indicated by the following: Customer liaison skills Identify environmental and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures Knowledge of Australian Standards associated with the installation of gas meters and regulators Identify that the regulator is working correctly Replace faulty regulator with a comparable regulator Measuring and testing flow rates and lock ups Correct manual handling procedures Safety requirements for entering domestic and commercial customer sites Procedures for purging service lines Procedures for gas leak and gas flow testing Test the equipment to recognised gas industry standards Completion of necessary connection forms and processes |
| G 2.2.49 | Connect and tie in a residential service Evidence shall show an understanding and demonstration for connecting and tying in residential gas services, indicated by the following: Identify environmental and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures Safety requirements and procedures for connecting and tying in a residential gas service Equipment, tools and materials required for working on a residential gas services Purging requirements used for residential connections Gas leak testing procedures for residential services Pressure testing procedures for residential services Apply procedures for ensuring continuity of supply including checking of network maps, gauging, fitting of bypasses and purging. Test the residential gas service to recognised gas industry standards Replace/Repair marker tape Apply appropriate procedures in the event of uncontrolled gas escapes Tie in and commission a residential service |
| G 2.2.50 | Connect and tie in a commercial/industrial service and disconnect, reconnect gas industry services Evidence shall show an understanding and demonstration for disconnecting, reconnecting and tying in a gas services, indicated by the following: Identify environmental and safety hazards, assess risks and implement control measures Safety requirements and procedures for disconnecting, reconnecting and tying in commercial and industrial gas services Equipment, tools and materials required for working with a range of commercial and industrial gas services Purging requirements used for residential, industrial and commercial connections Gas leak testing procedures Pressure testing procedures Apply procedures for ensuring continuity of supply including checking of network maps, gauging, fitting of bypasses and purging. Test the gas service to recognised gas industry standards Replace/Repair marker tape Apply appropriate procedures in the event of uncontrolled gas escapes Tie in and commission service |