10982 Demonstrate Knowledge of Steel Welding in a Gas Network

Guidance Information

1This unit standard is intended for, but is not limited to, workplace assessment. The range statements relate to enterprise specific equipment, procedures, and processes.

2Evidence presented for assessment against this unit standard must be consistent with safe working practices and be in accordance with applicable manufacturer’s specifications, company procedures and legislative requirements.

3Performance of the outcomes of this unit standard must comply with the following:

Health and Safety at Work Act 2015;

Resource Management Act 1991;

AS/NZS 4645.1:2008 Gas distribution networks – Network management;

AS/NZS 4645.2:2008 Gas distribution networks – Steel pipe systems;

AS 2885.1-2012 Pipelines –Gas and liquid petroleum Design and construction;

AS 2885.3-2012 Pipelines – Gas and liquid petroleum Operation and maintenance;

AS/NZS 2885.2:2016 Pipelines – Gas and liquid petroleum Part 2: Welding.

4References

Australian standards (AS) may be found at

Australian/New Zealand standards (AS/NZS) may be found at www.standards.govt.nz.

5Any new, amended or replacement Acts, regulations, standards, codes of practice, guidelines, or authority requirements or conditions affecting this unit standard will take precedence for assessment purposes, pending review of this unit standard.

6Welding qualifications required for work ingas networks are described in AS/NZS 2885.2:2016 Pipelines – Gas and liquid petroleum Part 2: Welding.

7Definition

Company proceduresmean the documented methods for performing work activities, and include health and safety, operational, environmental, and quality management requirements. They may refer to legislation, regulations, guidelines, standard operating procedures, manuals, codes of practice, or policy statements.

Outcomes and performance criteria

Outcome 1

Describe equipment for steel welding ina gas network.

Performance criteria

1.1Functions and application ofwelding equipment aredescribed

Rangeincludes but is not limited to –bottles, tips, guns, oxy-acetylene, metal arc.

1.2Functions and application ofsafety equipment is described

Rangeincludes but is not limited to –fire extinguishers, barricades, mats, eye protection, gloves, weather shields, heat protection, spark arresters, earthing equipment, gas detectors.

Outcome 2

Identify requirements for steel welding in a gas network.

Performance criteria

2.1Qualifications required for welding ina gas network are identified according to welding operations.

2.2Operational and safety requirements for welding ina gas network are identified and interpreted.

Rangeincludes but is not limited to –contingency plans, preparation, non-routine operation, safety.

2.3Inspection requirements for welds ina gas network are identified and interpreted.

Rangeradiography, ultrasonics, magnetic particle crack detection.

Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions

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