National Certificate in Gas Measurement

Level 3  Credits 69

This National Certificate is designed for people working in the specialist gas measurement sector of the gas industry, and recognises the skills and knowledge required by the New Zealand gas industry for certification as a trades operative in gas measurement activities.

This qualification builds on the National Certificate in Gas Industry - Gas Distribution (Level 2).

COMPULSORY: 63 Credits

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
2630	Demonstrate an understanding of pressure measurement systems used in industry	3	8
2636	Demonstrate an understanding of flow measurement systems used in industry	3	6
2653	Demonstrate an understanding of strain gauges, and weighing systems	3	2
2665	Demonstrate an understanding of instrumentation calibration terminology and standards	3	2
12456	Install, commission, and maintain electronic gas flow correctors	4	8
15845	Draw and explain simple electrical diagrams	2	4
15851	Demonstrate knowledge of electrical safety and safe working practices for electrical workers	2	3
15852	Isolate and test low-voltage electrical subcircuits	2	2
19544	Test gas meters using a bell prover	3	12
19545	Test gas meters using a transfer prover	4	12
23084	Read and interpret gas metering equipment	3	4

 

ELECTIVE: A minimum of 6 credits;

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
2631	Maintain pressure measurement devices	3	10
2637	Maintain flow measurement devices used in industry	3	10
11335	Demonstrate knowledge of, use, and maintain a gas data processing and billing system	3	8
12455	Install, commission, and maintain mechanical gas flow correctors	4	10
12510	Install and change domestic meters and regulators in a gas distribution network	3	6

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Gas Connections Strand

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
20850	Prepare and process applications for gas connections	3	6
24712	Perform administrative procedures for reticulated gas connections, disconnections, reconnections, and relocations	3	10
24717	Demonstrate knowledge of applications, quotations, and documentation for gas connections	3	8