National Certificate in Gas Transmission Operations - Mechanical

Level 4  Credits 104

This National Certificate is designed for gas technicians in the transmission sector of the gas industry. The qualification is designed to recognise the advanced skills and knowledge required to safely and competently carryout advanced station operations and maintenance, and troubleshoot metering stations, on the gas transmission network. People awarded with this qualification will be able to work independently or in teams on maintenance and operational activities associated with the safe operation of a gas transmission network system.

The qualification contains optional standards that are not required for the award of the certificate. However, they may be considered necessary in some employment contexts.

This qualification builds on the National Certificate in Gas Transmission Operations - Mechanical (Level 3).

Special Notes
It is recommended that candidates hold the National Certificate in Gas Transmission Operations - Mechanical (Level 3), or demonstrate equivalent knowledge and skills, prior to the commencement of this qualification.

COMPULSORY: 104 Credits

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
12456	Install, commission, and maintain electronic gas flow correctors	4	8
18285	Control spills and emissions in a petrochemical workplace	4	6
18416	Operate and maintain gas-fired water bath heater equipment on a gas transmission pipeline system	3	4
18418	Operate and maintain main line valves on a gas transmission pipeline system	4	6
18419	Operate and maintain gas filtration equipment on a gas transmission pipeline system	4	3
19341	Demonstrate knowledge of Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies in the workplace	4	6
19554	Demonstrate knowledge of advanced gas pressure control equipment	4	16
19558	Troubleshoot and rectify faults on an advanced gas pressure reducing and metering station	4	30
19559	Perform maintenance on an advanced gas pressure reducing and metering station	4	25

 

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Optional Standards

Unit Standard	Description	Level	Credit
5930	Demonstrate knowledge of electrical equipment for use in hazardous areas	4	2
9569	Operate odorant systems in a gas transmission environment	3	4
10974	Use stopple equipment on steel gas pipes	4	10
10983	Hot tap, test, and drill a steel pipe in a gas distribution network	4	12
16718	Demonstrate knowledge of law and practice for the transport of Dangerous Goods by road	3	5
20645	Describe the requirements of the HSNO Act 1996 relevant to approved handlers	3	3
21467	Store and handle workplace chemicals	3	8

 

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