This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to commission and decommission gas distribution pipelines in accordance with relevant legislation, standards, regulations, codes of practice and workplace procedures.

It includes using relevant tools and equipment, testing pipelines for safety and conformance, communicating with appropriate authorities and completing relevant documentation.

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practise in the workplace.

Other conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.