This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage the first response to an unplanned gas facility event, assess the situation and take appropriate action, as required, in accordance with relevant legislation, codes of practice, regulations, standards and workplace procedures.

It includes managing the site response with the following priorities: protect human life, reduce trauma, maintain system safety, ensure system supply, protect the environment and protect property.

Facilities could include metering, compressors, valves, regulators, heaters, scraper, telemetry and odourisation.

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