UEG Gas Supply Industry Skills

Project overview Project commencement Training package development and consultation Validation Endorsement

Project Scope

The project involves the revision of five qualifications and 69 Units of Competency in the UEG Training Package to address current industry practices, new technologies and regulations.

With the introduction of new technologies and work practices, job roles are adapting to new work functions, allowing cross skilling between roles and increasing workforce mobility. The traditional pipeline technician or operation roles are now blending with gas processing or storage roles, which will need to be reflected in the qualifications. Traditional operation and supervisory roles will also re-quire added skills around the use of automation and digital technology. In addition, the National Hydrogen Strategy also calls for the increasing introduction of Hydrogen into the domestic gas market and the development of hydrogen as an export market.

The project aims to update the relevant occupational skills standards contained in this Training Package to align with current industry practice, workforce development, the integration of new technology and the introduction of hydrogen to existing gas networks. This will impact the gas supply industry’s alignment with the National Hydrogen Strategy and its ability to support the achievement of energy security in Australia.

VIEW CASE FOR CHANGE

The Gas Industry Reference Committee (IRC) will have oversight of this project, which will be facilitated by Australian Industry Standards (AIS) in consultation with industry stakeholders. A Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) will be formed for this project.

If you have any questions about this project or are a subject matter expert and would like to be considered for the TAC for this project, please contact the Industry Skills Specialist.

Project Deliverables

The full list of products included in this project:

Qualifications

UEG20120Y Certificate II in Gas Supply Industry Operations
UEG30120Y Certificate III in Gas Supply Industry Operations
UEG40220Y Certificate IV in Gas Supply Industry Operations
UEG50120Y Diploma of Gas Supply Industry Operations
UEG40120Y Certificate IV in Gas Control Operations

Units of Competency

UEGNSG330Y Coat metallic pipelines
UEGNSG331Y Establish right of way access for transmission pipeline construction
UEGNSG342Y Maintain pipeline easements
UEGNSG305Y Coordinate gas transmission pipeline repairs and modifications
UEGNSG310Y Supervise and monitor contract work
UEGNSG314Y Liaise with third party and the community to maintain pipeline integrity and community safety
UEGNSG346Y Launch and recover PIGs in gas transmission pipelines
UEGNSG347Y Perform routine maintenance on transmission pipeline facilities and equipment
UEGNSG348Y Supervise the operation of plant and equipment for the construction of gas transmission pipelines
UEGNSG349Y Carry out surveillance of gas transmission pipelines
UEGNSG350Y First response to a gas facility event
UEGNSG352Y Check and report on gas station conditions
UEGNSG353Y Carry out aerial surveillance of gas transmission pipelines
UEGNSG354Y Control excavations in the vicinity of gas transmission pipelines
UEGNSG355Y Monitor and report on cathodic protection systems
UEGNSG004Y Locate, prove and protect utility assets
UEGNSG005Y Prepare to work in the gas industry
UEGNSG006Y Use a portable gas detector to locate escape
UEGNSG106Y Coordinate repair of pipeline, facilities and equipment
UEGNSG108Y Operate and monitor pipeline control systems
UEGNSG109Y Control field pipeline operations
UEGNSG110Y Supervise technical operations for gas distribution or transmission
UEGNSG131Y Compile a gas industry technical report
UEGNSG132Y Carry out basic work activities in a gas industry work environment
UEGNSG133Y Comply with environmental policies and procedures in the utilities industry
UEGNSG134Y Establish a utilities infrastructure work site
UEGNSG135Y Monitor and control gas odourisation
UEGNSG137Y Operate and maintain gas station water bath heaters
UEGNSG138Y Install and commission stationary gas fuelled turbine engines
UEGNSG140Y Apply environmental policies and procedures in the utilities industry
UEGNSG139Y Repair and maintain stationary gas fuelled turbine engines
UEGNSG141Y Apply workplace health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the gas supply industry
UEGNSG142Y Conduct isolations under the permit to work system for gas industry work sites
UEGNSG506Y Respond to gas infrastructure emergencies
UEGNSG615Y Fill LPG cylinders
UEGNSG616Y Refurbish gas cylinders
UEGNSG614Y Load, unload, exchange and connect LPG cylinders
UEGNSG617Y Monitor and control the transfer of bulk LPG
UEGNSG618Y Process liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
UEGNSG619Y Perform scheduled maintenance on gas processing or storage facilities and equipment
UEGNSG620Y Organise the repair of faults in LPG processing or storage facilities and equipment
UEGNSG621Y Control bulk storage of LPG
UEGNSG622Y Assess the operational capability of gas safety equipment on a delivery vehicle
UEGNSG200Y Conduct butt fusion of large diameter polyethylene gas pipeline systems
UEGNSG219Y Conduct excavations in the utilities industry
UEGNSG221Y First on site response to gas pipeline emergencies
UEGNSG226Y Assist with the construction, laying and connection of gas distribution services to mains
UEGNSG227Y Assist with the construction and laying of gas distribution mains
UEGNSG210Y Supervise and monitor contract staff for work on distribution pipelines
UEGNSG212Y Construct, lay and connect a gas distribution service to a plastic main
UEGNSG213Y Construct, lay and connect a gas distribution service to a steel main
UEGNSG217Y Launch and recover PIGs in a gas distribution pipeline
UEGNSG218Y Carry out surveillance on gas distribution assets
UEGNSG222Y Construct and lay nylon or PVC gas distribution mains
UEGNSG225Y Perform routine maintenance on distribution pipeline facilities and equipment
UEGNSG229Y Prepare simple drawings of as laid gas mains and services
UEGNSG411Y Maintain cathodic protection systems
UEGNSG412Y Install cathodic protection systems
UEGNSG706Y Test new residential and small commercial gas installations
UEGNSG708Y Pressure test residential and small commercial gas installations
UEGNSG713Y Investigate billing exceptions-conditions
UEGNSG714Y Relight Type A gas appliances
UEGNSG804Y Maintain single stage and single run gas flow and pressure control and measuring devices
UEGNSG805Y Maintain multi-stage and multi-run gas flow and pressure measuring and regulating devices
UEGNSG806Y Maintain SCADA controlled flow and pressure equipment and electronic gas measurement equipment
UEGNSG807Y Install gas flow, measuring and pressure regulating devices
UEGNSG811Y Monitor and operate complex flow control, measuring and regulating devices for gas distribution
UEGNSG201Y* Conduct distribution pipeline emergency repair
UEGNSG356Y* Monitor and operate flow control, pressure measuring and regulating devices for gas transmission
UEGNSG113Y Manage a utilities industry WHS management system
UEGNSG120Y Manage gas system environmental compliance

Technical Advisory Committee

31 JANUARY 2022

TAC ESTABLISHED

The Gas Industry Reference Committee has established a Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) for this project.

Comprising 16 subject matter experts from Industry, RTOs, regulators, Peak Bodies, the TAC has been tasked with:

Providing specialist industry subject-matter knowledge to review 69 Units of Competency within the Gas Industry Training Package, including the incorporation of hydrogen knowledge requirements. The project also includes the review of 5 qualifications and the removal of weighting points to bring them in line with training package policy.
Validating the technical content of the Training Package products
Identifying relevant qualitative and quantitative data sources to inform the development of draft materials
Reviewing feedback from stakeholders through public consultations
Assisting in identifying and engaging broader industry networks to participate in consultation and/or validation activities during the duration of the project
Offering advice and guidance to assist in informing the direction of the project throughout its duration
Making recommendations on the developed Training Package materials to the relevant IRC, which has the final decision-making authority.

The TAC held its first meeting on 16^th December 2021

4 NOVEMBER 2021

SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS NEEDED

Work on this project has commenced and the Gas IRC is forming a TAC.

Your industry expertise and insight is welcome to help review and develop Training Package materials to:

This project involves the revision of five qualifications and 69 Units of Competency in the UEG Training Package to address current industry practices, new technologies and regulations.

To register your interest in becoming a TAC member, please provide your details via the form below, by close of business Thursday 18 November, 2021.

Registrations closed 18 November 2021.

Consultation

31 MARCH 2022

DRAFT MATERIAL

On behalf of the Gas Industry Reference Committee, the TAC has drafted materials for this project and is requesting stakeholder feedback.

The draft materials follow the review of five qualifications and 69 Units of Competency aimed at streamlining and modernising the Gas Supply Training Package to increase its relevance and useability. Relevant occupational skills standards contained in this Training Package have been aligned with current industry practice and workforce development requirements.

In line with the approved scope of the project, weighting points have been removed to align with Training Package policy and relevant knowledge and performance criteria has been included to address the introduction of hydrogen to existing gas networks in line with the National Hydrogen Strategy. One new Industrial Gas unit has been created.

To achieve these objectives, the revised materials include the following:

Merging of Certificate IV in Gas Control Operations into Certificate IV in Gas Supply Industry Operations
Units of competency in all qualifications have been categorised in 3 groups: Core Units, Gas Electives units and Imported Electives
The majority of units undertaken in any qualification are to be Gas (UEG) units
Units of competency included in each qualification are consistent with the skill level of that qualification
Where possible, merging of units of competency with common knowledge and performance requirements and the deletion of duplicative or redundant units of competency.
Definition of gas has been better defined to incorporate all gases that may be encountered in a particular class of gases (eg reference to LPG is replaced with the term industrial gas, which includes but is not limited to propane, butane, propylene, nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, argon, hydrogen, helium and acetylene)
Where applicable, knowledge evidence relating to the characteristics and properties of all gases that may be encountered in an applicable gas class (eg combustible / industrial gas) have been updated to address not only Hydrogen awareness but increased awareness of differences between all gases being used; and
The standardisation of terminology and language across all Units of Competency reviewed.

Feedback closed Tuesday, 3 May 2022.

Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.

Quality Assurance

12 AUGUST 2022

FINAL DRAFT CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT

The Gas Industry Training Package has been updated to include one new Unit of Competency (Control industrial Gas storage/processing operations), four revised Qualifications, and 59 revised Units of Competency to meet the contemporary needs of the gas supply industry.

Weighting points have been removed and new packaging rules introduced to all qualifications in the UEG Gas Industry Training Package. This has allowed for the reduction of qualifications from five to four through the merging of the Certificate IV in Gas Control Operations into Certificate IV in Gas Supply Industry Operations.

The number of units have been reduced by nine through the rationalisation of units with duplicative or complementary skills undertake by the same job role.

The Case for Endorsement is scheduled to be submitted to the AISC in October.

Validation

14 JUNE 2022

FINAL DRAFT MATERIAL

On behalf of the Gas Industry Reference Committee, the Technical Advisory Committee has considered all stakeholder feedback and is now seeking validation of revised draft materials including updates to four qualifications and 51 Units of Competency.

The draft materials were developed following the review of five qualifications and 69 Units of Competency, aimed at streamlining and modernising the Gas Supply Training Package to increase its relevance and useability. Relevant occupational skills standards contained in this Training Package have been aligned with current industry practice and workforce development requirements

In line with the approved scope of the project, weighting points have been removed to align with Training Package policy. Relevant knowledge and performance criteria have been included to address the introduction of hydrogen to existing gas networks in line with the National Hydrogen Strategy. One new Industrial Gas unit has been created.

To achieve these objectives, the revised materials include the following:

Merging of Certificate IV in Gas Control Operations into Certificate IV in Gas Supply Industry Operations
Units of Competency in all qualifications have been categorised in 3 groups: Core Units, Gas Electives units and Imported Electives
Merging of Units of Competency with common knowledge and performance requirements and the deletion of duplicative or redundant Units of Competency.
Definition of gas has been clearly defined to incorporate all gases. (eg reference to LPG is replaced with the term industrial gas, which includes but is not limited to propane, butane, propylene, nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, argon, hydrogen, helium and acetylene)
Where applicable, knowledge evidence relating to the characteristics and properties of all gases that may be encountered in an applicable gas class (eg combustible / industrial gas) have been updated to address not only Hydrogen awareness but increased awareness of differences between all gases being used.
Standardisation of terminology and language across all Units of Competency reviewed.

The Gas Industry Reference Committee is now seeking stakeholder feedback to validate these drafts to ensure the proposed products meet industry needs.

Detailed mapping information, tracking changes to the existing Training Package, is also available to view.

Feedback closed Tuesday, 28 June.

Feedback will be collated and discussed at the next TAC meeting.

Endorsement

13 DECEMBER 2022

The Gas Training Package Training Package (Release 4.0) has been endorsed by the Skills Ministers for implementation.

The Gas Industry Reference Committee has led the development of one new Unit of Competency (Control industrial Gas storage/processing operations), four revised Qualifications, and 59 revised units to meet the contemporary skills needs of the gas supply industry.

With the decarbonisation of the Australian economy and the introduction of new technologies and work practices, job roles are adapting to new work functions, allowing cross skilling between roles, and increasing workforce mobility.

The updated occupational skills standards contained in this Training Package address current gas industry practice, the integration of new technology and the introduction of hydrogen to existing gas networks.

The updates will make it easier for new entrants to come into the industry and for existing workers to develop their skills. The streamlined packaging rules will make them more efficient for RTOs to deliver and create clearer training pathways.

The revised materials include the following:

Merging of Certificate IV in Gas Control Operations into Certificate IV in Gas Supply Industry Operations
Units of Competency in all qualifications have been categorised in 3 groups: Core Units, Gas Electives units and Imported Electives
Merging of Units of Competency with common knowledge and performance requirements and the deletion of duplicative or redundant Units of Competency
Definition of gas has been clearly defined to incorporate all gases. (eg reference to LPG is replaced with the term industrial gas, which includes but is not limited to propane, butane, propylene, nitrogen, oxygen, carbon dioxide, argon, hydrogen, helium and acetylene)
Where applicable, knowledge evidence relating to the characteristics and properties of all gases that may be encountered in an applicable gas class (eg combustible / industrial gas) have been updated to address not only Hydrogen awareness but increased awareness of differences between all gases being used
Standardisation of terminology and language across all reviewed Units of Competency
In line with the approved scope of the project, weighting points have been removed to align with Training Package policy
Relevant knowledge and performance criteria have been included to address the introduction of hydrogen to existing gas networks in line with the National Hydrogen Strategy.

To support the delivery of the Training Package, a Companion Volume Implementation Guide (CVIG) has been developed to assist assessors, trainers, Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) and enterprises. The CVIG contains a comprehensive list of all products in the Training Package; mapping information which details the changes that have been made to the materials; regulation and licensing implications; and useful links to other information.

The endorsed Training Package Release is now available on training.gov.au

The following materials were approved:

Qualifications

UEG20122 Certificate II in Gas Supply Industry Operations
UEG30122 Certificate III in Gas Supply Industry Operations
UEG40222 Cert IV in Gas Supply Industry Operations
UEG50122 Diploma of Gas Supply Industry Operations

New Units

UEGNSG014 Control industrial gas storage/processing operations

Revised Units

UEGNSG002 Apply environmental policies and procedures in the gas supply industry
UEGNSG007 Assess the operational capability of gas safety equipment on a delivery vehicle
UEGNSG008 Assist with the construction and laying of gas distribution mains
UEGNSG009 Assist with the construction, laying and connection of gas distribution services to mains
UEGNSG010 Conduct general excavations
UEGNSG011 Conduct isolations under the permit to work system for gas industry worksites
UEGNSG012 Construct and lay plastic gas distribution mains
UEGNSG013 Construct, lay and connect gas distribution to a main
UEGNSG015 Coordinate gas transmission pipeline repairs and modifications
UEGNSG016 Establish right of way access and maintain transmission pipeline easements
UEGNSG017 Fill by weight industrial gas cylinders
UEGNSG018 First on site response to gas pipeline emergencies
UEGNSG019 Inspect, test and maintain gas cylinders
UEGNSG020 Load, unload, exchange and connect industrial gas cylinders
UEGNSG021 Maintain multi-stage, multi-run pressure control devices
UEGNSG022 Maintain single stage, single run pressure control devices
UEGNSG023 Manage a utilities industry health, safety and environmental (HSE) management system
UEGNSG024 Monitor and control the transfer of bulk industrial gas
UEGNSG025 Monitor and operate complex flow control, measuring and regulating devices for gas distribution
UEGNSG026 Perform routine maintenance on distribution pipelines and facilities
UEGNSG027 Perform routine maintenance on transmission pipeline facilities and equipment
UEGNSG028 Perform scheduled maintenance on gas processing or storage facilities and equipment
UEGNSG029 Process, mix and blend industrial gases
UEGNSG030 Store and handle bulk industrial gases
UEGNSG031 Prepare to work in the gas industry
UEGNSG032 Carry out aerial surveillance of gas transmission pipelines
UEGNSG033 Carry out basic work activities in a gas industry work environment
UEGNSG034 Carry out surveillance of gas transmission pipelines
UEGNSG035 Respond to gas infrastructure emergencies
UEGNSG036 Supervise and monitor contract work
UEGNSG037 Supervise technical operations for gas distribution or transmission
UEGNSG038 Supervise the operation of plant and equipment for the construction of gas transmission pipelines
UEGNSG039 Test new residential and small commercial gas installations
UEGNSG040 Use a portable gas detector to locate a combustible gas escape
UEGNSG041 Apply safe working practices in the gas supply industry
UEGNSG042 Pressure test residential and small commercial gas installations
UEGNSG043 Relight Type A gas appliances
UEGNSG044 Repair and maintain stationary gas fuelled turbine engines
UEGNSG045 Carry out surveillance on gas distribution assets
UEGNSG046 Coat metallic pipelines
UEGNSG047 Compile a gas industry technical report
UEGNSG048 Conduct butt fusion of large diameter polyethylene gas pipeline systems
UEGNSG049 Control excavations in the vicinity of gas transmission pipelines
UEGNSG050 Control field pipeline operations
UEGNSG051 Coordinate repair of pipeline, facilities and equipment
UEGNSG052 Establish a utilities infrastructure worksite
UEGNSG053 Install and commission stationary gas fuelled turbine engines
UEGNSG054 Install cathodic protection systems
UEGNSG055 Launch and recover PIGs in a gas distribution pipeline
UEGNSG056 Launch and recover PIGs in gas transmission pipelines
UEGNSG057 Liaise with third party and the community to maintain pipeline integrity and community safety
UEGNSG058 Locate, prove and protect utility assets
UEGNSG059 Maintain cathodic protection systems
UEGNSG060 Maintain SCADA controlled flow and pressure equipment and electronic gas measurement equipment
UEGNSG061 Monitor and control gas odourisation
UEGNSG062 Monitor and report on cathodic protection systems
UEGNSG063 Operate and maintain gas station water bath heaters
UEGNSG064 Operate and monitor pipeline control systems
UEGNSG065 Install gas flow, measuring and pressure regulating devices

Approval

31 OCTOBER 2022

At its meeting on 12 October 2022 the AISC approved the UEG Gas Training Package Release 4.0 for referral to Skills Ministers for endorsement.

For more information on this project, please contact the Industry Skills Specialist.

Submission

9 SEPTEMBER 2022

CASE FOR ENDORSEMENT SUBMITTED TO AISC

The Gas Industry Reference Committee has submitted the Case for Endorsement and draft Training Package materials have been submitted to the Australian Industry and Skills Committee (AISC) for consideration at its meeting on 12 October 2022.

View Case for Endorsement

If approved, this Case for Endorsement will result in:

one new Unit of Competency and updates to four Qualifications and 59 Units

Thank you to all stakeholders who provided valuable feedback and contributed to this project.