This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to respond to gas infrastructure emergencies and attend to first response requirements of a gas distribution or transmission emergency incident in accordance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, regulations and procedures. Incidents may include, but are not limited to, gas escapes, gas outages, security breaches, fires, injury and damage.

It includes assessing the extent of the situation and type of incident from the control centre, despatching staff to assess the site and making the area safe, as required, and reporting back to the control centre.

Staff on site are responsible for identifying sources of gas leaks; reporting back to the response/control centre; identifying and controlling potential ignition sources, ventilation/evacuation from property; liaising with other authorities and emergency services; remaining on site and maintaining site safety until support arrives, as required.

This unit applies to gas distribution and transmission pipelines and facilities and is subject to all workplace safety and duty of care requirements being met for the workplace.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.