Field           Engineering and Technology

 

Review and development of Gas Industry unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Gas Industry

Gas Marketing, Business and Administration

11331, 20863, 25316, 25518, 25519

Gas Measurement

12455, 19544, 19545

Gas Network Operations

12501, 12523, 12525

Gas Network Planning and Development

12438-12441, 12457

Gas Transmission Operations

9579, 18417, 18420

Gas Utilisation Engineering

12443-12449

 

MITO New Zealand Incorporated (MITO) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                               March 2020

 

Planned review date                                                                              December 2024

 

Summary

 

MITO undertook analysis of currently listed Gas Industry unit standards and identified a number that are no longer being used and have not been awarded in four years or longer.  The decision was made to expire these standards as they no longer align with industry need.

 

MITO also developed one new unit standard at the request of industry to meet the requirements of the New Zealand Certificate in Reticulated Gas Pipelines (Level 3) [Ref: 3591].  This standard development was supported by the Gas Industry Reference Group including subject matter experts, trainers, employers and MITO representatives.  The standard was circulated to the working group’s networks, and a consultation period was held.  Feedback received was actioned where appropriate.

 

Main changes

 

·      26 standards were set to expire without replacement.

·      One new standard was developed to meet the needs of industry.

 

Category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2020

 

Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits

 

All changes are in bold.

 

Key to review category

A

Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

B

Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

C

Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID

D

Standard will expire and not be replaced

 

Engineering and Technology > Gas Industry > Gas Marketing, Business and Administration

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

11331

Demonstrate knowledge of gas use and equipment in a commercial environment

4

12

D

20863

Describe industry specific legislative requirements relating to the sale of gas appliances

3

3

D

25316

Complete documentation, and log and report information, for a gas industry organisation

2

3

D

25518

Demonstrate knowledge of gas appliances, requirements for installation, faults, safety, and documentation for gas retail

3

7

D

25519

Identify customer requirements for gas appliances, parts, accessories and servicing, and match to customer requirements

3

8

D

 

Engineering and Technology > Gas Industry > Gas Measurement

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

12455

Install, commission, and maintain mechanical gas flow correctors

4

10

D

19544

Test gas meters using a bell prover

3

12

D

19545

Test gas meters using a transfer prover

4

12

D

 

Engineering and Technology > Gas Industry > Gas Network Construction

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

32105

Demonstrate knowledge of personal protection equipment in the gas industry

3

2

New

 

Engineering and Technology > Gas Industry > Gas Network Operations

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

12501

Control and manage emergency incidents in a gas distribution network

6

12

D

12523

Prepare, implement, and monitor asset maintenance plans for a gas distribution network

6

10

D

12525

Select gas pressure control equipment for use in a gas distribution network

5

8

D

 

Engineering and Technology > Gas Industry > Gas Network Planning and Development

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

12438

Identify and utilise the principles of gas flow dynamics for network system design

4

12

D

12439

Plan and design a gas network system

5

10

D

12440

Plan and design gas regulator and metering stations in a gas distribution network

6

10

D

12441

Design an odorisation system in a gas distribution network

5

6

D

12457

Design a cathodic protection system in a gas distribution network

6

12

D

 

Engineering and Technology > Gas Industry > Gas Transmission Operations

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

9579

Carry out cathodic protection system troubleshooting survey in the gas transmission industry

4

4

D

18417

Perform maintenance on a metering system on a gas transmission pipeline system

4

6

D

18420

Participate in emergency pipeline repairs on a gas transmission pipeline system

3

3

D

 

Engineering and Technology > Gas Industry > Gas Utilisation Engineering

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

12443

Support industrial and commercial gas customers with training, maintenance programmes and service

6

6

D

12444

Provide an industrial heating solution in a gas distribution network

5

8

D

12445

Provide an industrial steam and hot water solution in a gas distribution network

6

9

D

12446

Provide an industrial co-generation solution in a gas distribution network

6

10

D

12447

Provide an industrial air conditioning solution in a gas distribution network

5

8

D

12448

Provide an industrial or commercial catering solution in a gas distribution network

4

6

D

12449

Demonstrate knowledge of gas combustion, burners, control systems, and flame protection

4

15

D