National Certificate in Gas Industry - Gas Engineering with strands in Gas Network Operations, Gas Network Planning and Development, and Gas Utilisation

Level 6  Credits 136-214

This qualification recognises the competence, knowledge and skills required to perform gas engineering in the gas network operations, gas planning and development and gas utilisation sectors of the gas industry. It is structured to encourage holders to attain a range of core skills and knowledge as well as those in their chosen fields of expertise.

The flexible structure of the certificate enables the candidate to pursue the qualification that suits their needs and/or the employer’s requirements.

COMPULSORY: 56 Credits

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
2630	Demonstrate an understanding of pressure measurement systems in industry	3	4
2636	Demonstrate an understanding of flow measurement systems in industry	3	3
3491	Write a report	3	4
4796	Distinguish the characteristics of engineering metals	2	3
5953	Demonstrate an understanding of project management using a computer application	3	3
8085	Explain fundamental concepts and principles of quality and its management	3	4
9183	Demonstrate knowledge of units and notation in science	3	3
9685	Write a short analytical report	5	4
11327	Identify public relations roles and community liaison responsibilities in a gas environment	2	4
11329	Describe the New Zealand gas industry	2	4
11332	Identify legislative requirements relating to the sales of gas products	3	3
11361	Demonstrate knowledge of engineering thermodynamic principles	5	6
12442	Identify the sources, origin, basic composition, and properties of gas	2	3
12450	Demonstrate knowledge of gas meters and correctors	2	3
12520	Demonstrate a basic overview knowledge of gas distribution networks	2	4
12524	Demonstrate knowledge of gas properties and characteristics	4	1

 

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Gas Network Operations Strand

Gas Network Operations Strand Compulsory

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
4797	Identify the composition of engineering metals	3	3
6430	Demonstrate knowledge of the application of contract law to civil construction activities	4	8
9575	Understand the basics of cathodic protection in a petrochemical environment	4	2
9579	Carry out cathodic protection system trouble shooting in a petrochemical environment	4	4
9628	Conduct accident investigations in a petrochemical environment	4	6
10982	Demonstrate knowledge of steel welding techniques on a gas distribution network	4	6
11325	Regulate and audit worksite systems in a gas distribution network	3	4
11326	Interpret symbols, signs, and terminology specific to a gas distribution network	1	2
11336	Demonstrate knowledge of fluid statics and fluid dynamics	2	12
11337	Measure fluid flows	5	10
11338	Identify and analyse flow problems	6	8
11375	Demonstrate knowledge of hazard identification and control	5	8
11416	Analyse fluid system and components in terms of fluid mechanics principles	4	5
12497	Demonstrate knowledge of legislation and documentation relating to gas network operations	5	10
12498	Produce, monitor, and maintain operational and safety procedures in a gas distribution environment	6	8
12499	Stabilise an emergency site in a gas distribution network	3	6
12500	Deal with a building where uncontrolled gas is present	3	6
12501	Control and manage emergency incidents in a gas distribution network	6	12
12519	Demonstrate knowledge of odorisation in a gas distribution network	3	6
12523	Implement maintenance plans and procedures for a gas network	6	10
12525	Demonstrate knowledge of gas pressure regulators, their use, principles, application and sizing	5	8

Gas Network Operations Strand Elective:  A minimum of 14 credits of which a minimum of 10 credits must be at Level 6;

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
6756	Apply the principles of project planning and control	6	7
11347	Demonstrate knowledge of properties and measurement of particulate materials	5	8
11365	Demonstrate knowledge of corrosion	6	8
11368	Demonstrate knowledge of materials joining technology	5	6
11376	Apply measures to control hazards	6	5
11406	Demonstrate knowledge of engineering contract law and documentation	6	4
11409	Complete tender analysis and engage a contractor	6	2
11410	Administer contracts on behalf of the client for implementation of an engineering project	6	4
11411	Demonstrate knowledge of contractor obligations for engineering projects	5	4