25611 Demonstrate Knowledge of Stopple Equipment and Operations in a Gas Distribution Network

Explanatory notes

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

2The current version of the following documents must be complied with:

Gas Act 1992;

Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;

Gas Regulations 1993;

NZS 5258:2003 Gas distribution networks available at .

3All work practices must comply with regulations and codes of practice pertaining to the gas industry.

4Definition

Company procedures means the documented methods for performing work activities and include health and safety, environmental, and quality management requirements. They may refer to manuals, codes of practice, or policy statements.

Outcomes and evidence requirements

Outcome 1

Demonstrate knowledge of stopple and ancillary equipment.

Evidence requirements

1.1Stopple equipment is described in terms of its function.

Rangemay include is but not limited to – TD Williamson, Mueller, Black Hawk, Shortstop 60.

1.2Ancillary equipment is identified and described in terms of its function.

Rangemay include but is not limited to – nitrogen bottle, compressor, hoses, fittings, plugs, flow stopping bags, valves, adapters, ultrasonic device, radiographs, crack detectors, gas detection equipment, fire extinguisher, breathing apparatus, lifting equipment.

Outcome 2

Describe stopple operations.

Evidence requirements

2.1Stopple equipment is described in terms of principles of operation.

2.2Stopple operations are described in terms of hazards of incorrect application of equipment, and the steps to avoid the hazards are described in accordance with company procedures.

This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the unit standard must take place by the last date for assessments set out below.

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