Level 4 Credits 110
This National Certificate is designed for people working in the gas distribution network sector of the gas industry, and recognises the experience required to carry out advanced gas pressure control operations. It includes competencies required by the Gas Association of New Zealand for certification as a technician in gas pressure control.
This qualification contains optional standards that are not required for completion of the certificate. However, these may be considered necessary for some employment contexts in the gas distribution industry. These activities include system monitoring and survey, cathodic protection monitoring, pipeline construction, locating and repairing gas leakages, and safe driving in off-road locations.
COMPULSORY: 110 Credits
Unit Standard
|
Description
|
Level
|
Credit
|
|
12456 |
Install, commission, and maintain electronic gas flow correctors |
4 |
8 |
|
17054 |
Report on the integrity of explosion-protected electrical equipment in hazardous areas |
3 |
2 |
|
17602 |
Apply hazard identification and risk assessment procedures in the workplace |
3 |
4 |
|
18426 |
Demonstrate knowledge of hazards associated with confined space |
3 |
4 |
|
19554 |
Demonstrate knowledge of advanced gas pressure control equipment |
4 |
16 |
|
19556 |
Assemble, install, test, and commission an advanced gas pressure reducing and metering station |
4 |
15 |
|
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 |
|
23090 |
Demonstrate knowledge of designing gas regulator and metering stations in a gas distribution network |
4 |
6 |
Optional Standards: The following standards are optional;
Unit Standard
|
Description
|
Level
|
Credit
|
|
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 |
|
12505 |
Perform and record vehicle leakage surveys in a gas distribution network |
3 |
7 |
|
17590 |
Issue worksite specific work permits |
3 |
6 |
|
17599 |
Plan a confined space entry |
4 |
5 |
|
17976 |
Demonstrate knowledge of operating a light four wheel drive (4WD) vehicle in an off-road environment |
3 |
4 |
|
17978 |
Operate a light four wheel drive (4WD) vehicle in an off-road environment |
3 |
4 |
|
19543 |
Audit worksite systems in a gas distribution network |
3 |
4 |
|
20848 |
Demonstrate knowledge of and skills for driving a light four wheel drive (4WD) vehicle on-road |
3 |
4 |
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