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Introduction ............................................................................................................................3 Overview ............................................................................................................................3 Application for an Authorisation .............................................................................................4 Introduction ........................................................................................................................4 Application Type.................................................................................................................4 Section 1 Company / Responsible Person Details ..........................................................4 Section 2 Details of the Authorisation Applied For ..........................................................5 Section 3 - Scope of work ..................................................................................................5 3.1 Type of work.................................................................................................................5 3.2 Type of devices ............................................................................................................5 3.3 Type of gas ..................................................................................................................5 3.4 Gas device capacity .....................................................................................................5 Section 4 Self-employed / sole traders............................................................................6 Section 5 Current / Previous authorisation ......................................................................6 Section 6 - Documents to be submitted with the application ..............................................6 6.1 Letter of application ......................................................................................................6 6.2 Organisational chart .....................................................................................................6 6.3 Competencies and skills...............................................................................................6 6.4 Experience log .............................................................................................................7 6.5 Maintenance of skills ....................................................................................................8 6.6 Management system ....................................................................................................8 Section 7 ............................................................................................................................8 Working under the Authorisation............................................................................................9 Certification and record keeping ............................................................................................9 Change of company owner and name .................................................................................10 Change to the scope of work ...............................................................................................10 Regulatory audits and follow up of corrective actions ..........................................................10 Re-application......................................................................................................................10 Contacts...............................................................................................................................11 APPENDIX 1: The approval/certification process for Type B gas devices and operating plant .....................................................................................................................................12 The two stages of approval/certification ...........................................................................12 Approving authority role ...................................................................................................13 Sample copies of certificates............................................................................................13 FIGURE 1: Approval/certification requirements for typical medium to large Type B industrial gas installation (Class C) ......................................................................................14
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Introduction
Purpose
The purpose of this guideline is to assist persons wanting to undertake Type B (Industrial) gas work. The guide explains what a gas work authorisation is and how to apply for one. It also provides information on the responsibilities and obligations that holders have once an authorisation is granted. An explanation of the entire Type B approval certification process including installation and servicing is provided in Appendix 1. This version has been revised to include important changes to legislation relating to operating plant. It includes updates on competency based training packages and details of two new packages for gas work on stationary gas engines.
Scope of work
Gas Work Authorisations (GWA) are issued under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 (P&G Act) for the purpose of authorising the performance of gas work on certain Type B gas appliances in Queensland. Gas work includes installing, removing, altering, repairing, servicing, testing or certifying the gas system of a gas device. Gas work associated with Type B gas devices requires specialised skills and knowledge. The skills and knowledge may be broad or may be specific to a task. Therefore a GWA may be issued for broad or narrow scopes of work or it may be limited to a specific task or appliance, or number of tasks or appliances. An authorisation may cover all fuel gases such as natural gas, LPG, biogas, sewage gas and the use of hydrogen as a fuel, or may be restricted to specific gases. If the scope of work to be undertaken is gas servicing work only, then a Gas Work Authorisation (Servicing) should be applied for.
Overview
A GWA is generally issued to a company however sole traders can also be authorised. Applicants must provide evidence that demonstrates individuals have been formally trained and are competent to perform the gas work applied for. The business owner, Chief Executive Officer or senior manager within the organisation must be the applicant for a GWA. They must endorse the application and provide a statement of commitment for resources in support of the application. The organisation will be responsible for compliance with the P&G Act and any requirements set out in the authorisation. The organisation may face disciplinary action for failure to adhere to the conditions of the authorisation. Other Queensland legislation may be applicable to work performed. This may include any general duties of care and hazard management processes that may be required under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011. A GWA may not be required where type B gas work is performed at an operating plant. For that to occur gas work at an operating plant must be carried out by competent persons in accordance with the operating plants Safety Management Plan as required by section 727 of the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004.
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Application Type
An application must be made by: 1. Any new entity wishing to be authorised (a new application), 2. Any current holder whose authorisation is about to expire and who wishes to reapply, and 3. Any current holder who wants a change to the scope of work. The following information provides guidance on completion of each section of the application form.
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3.4 Gas device capacity The maximum gas rate (in GJ/hr) of the largest Type B device gas work is intended to be performed on must be provided. Gas work must be commensurate with the skills and competencies of personnel submitted with the application. The maximum gas rate allowed under a GWA (1A) is 50GJ/hr. More Information The applicant must provide a simple description of the gas work to be undertaken. Applicants should not apply to perform gas work on gas devices that fall outside the demonstrated skills and competencies of the organisations personnel or contractors. Only the scope of work approved by the Chief Inspector becomes the allowable work that can be undertaken under the authorisation. Work outside the approved scope of work cannot be undertaken. If a change to the approved scope of work is required a new application must be submitted and approved by the Chief Inspector before the work can be performed. Any additional competencies and experience in the type of work applied for must be provided.
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6.2 Organisational chart A chart of the organisations structure must be included. The chart must show the positions, names and reporting arrangements in the organisation and include the levels of authority and responsibilities of those who will be involved in managing and performing gas work under an authorisation. If the applicant does not directly employ people with the competencies and skills to perform the gas work, they must provide information that clearly demonstrates; o o the relationship between the authorisation holder and the contractor; and that they have a robust management/contractual relationship (including feedback loops) with any contractor that will ensure the contractor has the necessary skills and competencies to undertake the work and compliance with the applicants safety management system and operation for gas work.
6.3 Competencies and skills Each and every person to work under the authorisation must have the appropriate competency and skills to perform gas work they undertake. A person may be competent to undertake all of the gas work permitted under the authorisation or they may only be competent to undertake a specific task associated with the gas work. The application must include evidence of the competence and skills of all persons that will be undertaking gas work under the authorisation. This includes contractors. Competencies would usually include successful completion of relevant nationally accredited courses issued by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) such as BCPGS4003A Install Commission & Service Type B Gas Appliances or CPCPGS4003A Install Commission & Service Type B Gas Appliances For stationary engine work: UEPMNT367A Install and commission stationary gas fuelled reciprocating engines UEPMNT368A Repair and maintain stationary gas fuelled reciprocating engines
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Competencies may also include successful completion of a gas work course that has been contextualised to a nationally accredited course. Competency is to be issued by an RTO, however the course could be delivered by an approved Certificate IV trainer and assessor. Competencies and skills may also be complemented by successful completion of formal training provided by gas device and equipment manufacturers. Note - Training must be delivered by certified trainers and assessors. Records must be kept and third party audits of assessment of training programs are strongly recommended.
Other relevant training may include electrical work, control systems, risk analysis, general gas safety, hazardous areas etc. Training must include relevant standards where applicable such as o o o o AS/NZS 5601.1 Gas installations General Installations AS3814 Industrial and Commercial Gas Fuelled Appliances AS 1375 SAA Industrial Fuel-fired Appliances Code AS 61508 Functional safety of electrical/electronic/programmable electronic safety-related systems
Training must include sections of the P&G Act and P&G Regulation relevant to gas work associated type B gas devices. This must include the approval and certification process. Supervising or managing staff must also be trained, competent and familiar with risk assessment and management processes. From 1 January 2013, for any applications for any new authorisation for installation of gas appliances, all individuals proposed to be working under the authorisation must hold as a minimum, where appropriate to the proposed scope of work, relevant competencies as listed above.
6.4 Experience log An experience log (Attachment 1 of the application form) must be completed for every person proposed to undertake gas work, including each contractor if applicable. Evidence of gas work relevant to the competencies of the person and the scope of work must be provided in the experience log. Any evidence provided in the experience log must have been undertaken within the 3 year period prior to the date of the application. Work beyond the 3 year period may be provided if relevant to a particular scope of work. The experience log must include; o o o o o o o o The name of the person and the date the log was completed. The approximate date the work was undertaken. Details of the work undertaken. e.g. Install, test, commission, remove, alter, maintain, and convert. The type, make, model and gas type of the gas device. The device gas rate in GJ/hr. The location of the gas device. The relevant Compliance Certificate number if known. The name and number for the Authorisation holder and the supervisors name.
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6.5 Maintenance of skills The applicant must have systems to ensure that the competencies of staff undertaking gas work is managed and remains current for the authorised term. This includes a training plan and documented training records.
6.6 Management system The applicant must confirm that they have a system that will ensure that peoples safety is managed when gas work is undertaken. The plan or system does not have to be provided with the application but it may be required for review upon request by an Inspector or Authorised Officer. Authorised gas work can only be carried out by competent people. Any person who completes formal Type B training during the authorised period must be directly supervised by a competent and experienced person until they can demonstrate the relevant competency with respect to the authorised scope of work. This supervision must be documented and the Application Forms Experience Log can be used to capture this information and could be submitted with any future reapplication. The level of supervision must be determined from the risk associated with the gas work. Where the plant is also an operating plant under the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004, all work must be carried out in accordance with the Safety Management Plan for that plant.
Section 7
The application must be signed by the owner, CEO or senior person in the organisation responsible for the gas work to be undertaken.
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Re-application
It is vitally important that an authorisation holder reapplies for a GWA before it expires if they wish to continue undertaking gas work. Gas work can no longer be legally performed if a reapplication is not received by the department on or before the expiry date. Existing authorisation holders must complete a new application in full and include in the application form, all requested supporting information/documentation and annual fees. Supporting information and documentation must be updated from previous applications and include gas work carried out over the last authorisation period, as well as formal competencies of any new staff undertaking gas work.
The application will be assessed and processed as if it were a new application.
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One penalty unit equals $100. One penalty unit equals $100.
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Contacts
For further information and advice on applying for a Gas Work Authorisation (Industrial Appliances) and a Gas Work Authorisation Servicing contact: Southern Regional Office Regional Inspector, Petroleum and Gas Phone: 07 3238 3784 Central Regional Office Regional Inspector, Petroleum and Gas Phone: 07 4938 4682 Northern Regional Office Regional Inspector, Petroleum and Gas Phone: 07 4760 7411 Email: gassafe@deedi.qld.gov.au Further information and application forms for a Gas Work Authorisation (Industrial Appliances) and a Gas Work Authorisation (servicing) can be found at http://mines.industry.qld.gov.au/safetyand-health/industrial-type-B-gas-work.htm#authorisation
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APPENDIX 1: The approval/certification process for Type B gas devices and operating plant
The two stages of approval/certification
Undertaking gas work under an authorisation is one part of a bigger process that puts in place checks and balances to ensure the operation of the gas device/plant is designed and installed in accordance with the safety requirements of the Petroleum and Gas (Production and Safety) Act 2004 (P&G Act). When a Type B device is manufactured/imported, designed, constructed and installed, the P&G Act requires two stages of certification or approval: 1. The Chief Inspector, Petroleum and Gas or a person or body approved by the Chief Inspector (a Type B approving authority) must approve the gas device for sale, installation or use under s. 733(2) of the P&G Act. 2. An installer working under a gas work authorisation granted under s. 728C of the P&G Act must certify the installed and commissioned device. (Certification under s. 697 for operating plant and s. 734(3) for other gas systems).
Action Gas device/operating plant approved for sale/use/installation (required before installation essentially certifying that the design of device/plant meets safety requirements) Gas device Approval by the Chief Inspector or a person or body approved by the Chief Inspector, Petroleum and Gas (a Type B approving authority) under s. 733(2) that the gas device is approved for sale, installation or use (approved form PGA733(2)) Inspection and certification of the installed and commissioned device by an installer working under a gas work authorisation granted under s. 728C. (Installer must certify under s 734A that the gas device installation complies with safety requirements approved form PGA734 available for purchase from Regional Offices. Operating plant Approval by the Chief Inspector or a person or body approved by the Chief Inspector, Petroleum and Gas (a Type B approving authority) under s. 733(2) that the gas device is approved for sale, installation or use (approved form PGA733(2)) Inspection and certification of the installed and commissioned of plant by installer granted under s. 728C. (Installer must certify under s 697(3) that installation complies with safety requirements- approved form PGA697 available on request at gassafe@deedi.qld.gov.au).
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Within Classes S and C, sub levels are provided based on the gas usage rate. Type B approving authorities approving Class S devices may also hold a Gas Work Authorisation and undertake installation work. They will also be able to self certify Class S devices, that is, approve a Class S device and install that device. However, in general for Class C and M devices, the Type B approving authority must be independent from the installer. In addition, for Class C4 (20-50GJ/hr) devices and Class M devices, it is a requirement that the approving authority must also sign off on the installed/constructed system including commissioning.
Form PGA733(2)AA
Form PGA734
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FIGURE 1: Approval/certification requirements for typical medium to large Type B industrial gas installation (Class C)
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