This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to design gas bulk storage systems for residential, commercial and industrial buildings.

The unit covers determining installation requirements, preparing plans and system specifications, producing testing and commissioning schedules and creating maintenance and operation manuals.

The role may involve interaction with architects, builders, suppliers, clients and relevant planning authorities and requires a sound understanding of applicable legislation, standards and codes.

This unit applies to experienced people such as hydraulic design consultants, plumbers or persons in a supervisory capacity who work in plumbing services on a new or existing site.

In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.