EEA Level 2 Diploma in Network Construction Operations (Gas) - Escape, Locate and Repair

What you'll be able to do

• Analyse and interpret the results of gas leakage surveys to determine the location of gas escapes, using appropriate techniques and tools
• Use and communicate data and information effectively, including presenting survey results, documenting findings, and reporting any identified gas escapes
• Resolve problems that arise when analysing and interpreting the results of surveys, using appropriate problem-solving techniques and seeking assistance when necessary
• Understand how to analyse and interpret the results of gas leakage surveys to determine the location of gas escapes, including the principles of gas behaviour, survey methodologies, and data analysis techniques

What you'll be able to do

• Interpret technical information for connecting engineering assets to a gas network system.
• Select appropriate components and resources for connecting engineering assets to a gas network system.
• Connect engineering products or assets to a gas network system.
• Use and communicate data and information effectively.
• Resolve problems that arise during assembly or sub-assembly replacement.
• Understand specified connections to gas network mains.
• Understand commissioning procedures for gas network mains.

What you'll be able to do

• Perform specified test activities on gas services in accordance with established procedures and safety regulations
• Use and communicate data and information effectively within test activities, including recording test results, documenting observations, and reporting any anomalies
• Resolve problems which arise when performing test activities, using appropriate problem-solving techniques and seeking assistance when necessary
• Know and understand the principles and procedures for specified testing of gas services, including the purpose of each test and the interpretation of results

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare for carrying out specified gas network component and asset testing activities.
• Perform specified gas network component and asset testing activities.
• Monitor test results obtained during specified gas network component and asset testing activities.
• Know and understand health, safety and environmental requirements relevant to specified gas network component and asset testing activities.
• Know and understand the principles of specified testing of gas network components and assets.

What you'll be able to do

• Conduct specified testing of gas networks associated with leakage location, following established procedures and safety guidelines
• Use and communicate data and information relevant to testing activities, including recording test results, documenting observations, and reporting any anomalies
• Resolve problems that arise when testing gas networks for leaks, using appropriate problem-solving techniques and seeking assistance when necessary
• Know and understand the principles and procedures for specified testing of gas networks associated with leakage location, including the types of tests, equipment used, and interpretation of results

What you'll be able to do

• Conduct specified testing of gas networks associated with decommissioning activities.
• Interpret technical information for decommissioning gas network assets.
• Select appropriate components and resources for decommissioning gas network assets.
• Decommission a gas network system according to specifications.
• Use and communicate data and information effectively during decommissioning activities.
• Resolve problems that arise from technical information and decommissioning work.
• Decommission gas engineering products or assets.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare to disconnect gas meters and regulators in accordance with established procedures
• Disconnect gas meters safely and effectively
• Know and understand the health and safety requirements underpinning the disconnection of gas meters and regulators, including relevant legislation and industry best practice
• Know and understand the correct procedures for disconnecting gas meters and regulators, including the identification of potential hazards

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare to excavate holes and trenches, including risk assessments and method statements
• Select appropriate tools and equipment for the excavation task
• Excavate on site to the required dimensions and specifications
• Maintain the integrity of the excavation, preventing collapse or instability
• Use appropriate shoring and support systems to ensure the safety of the excavation
• Resolve problems which could arise from excavation work, escalating where necessary
• Explain how excavation work must be carried out to comply with legal, health and safety and industry requirements
• Describe how to excavate in a variety of situations using different techniques and equipment
• Explain the impact of excavation activities on others and the environment, and how to minimise negative effects

What you'll be able to do

• Interpret technical information for installing components of a gas service system.
• Select appropriate components and resources for the installation of a gas service system.
• Install components of a gas service system.
• Use and communicate data and information effectively during the installation of a gas service system.
• Resolve problems that arise from technical information and installation work during the installation of a gas service system.
• Install gas services up to 63mm.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare the work site for the installation of equipment, ensuring it is safe and organised
• Segregate the work site to protect workers and the public
• Protect the work site from environmental factors and unauthorised access
• Prepare resources for site works, ensuring they are available and in good working order
• Select the correct equipment for safe working on site, based on the specific requirements of the task
• Install equipment for safe working on site according to manufacturer's instructions and industry best practice
• Describe how to install equipment for safe working on site
• Resolve problems which could arise from preparing the site and resource requirements, escalating where necessary

What you'll be able to do

• Set out temporary signing, lighting and guarding traffic control equipment in accordance with regulations and site requirements
• Ensure that temporary traffic management systems are effective and safe for all road users
• Prepare resources for highway works, ensuring they are available and in good working order
• Select the correct equipment for safe working on the highway, based on the specific requirements of the task
• Use and communicate data and information clearly and accurately when working on highways
• Record data and information relating to highway works in the correct format
• Resolve or refer problems which could arise from work on the highway, escalating where necessary
• Explain the health and safety requirements for safe working on the highway
• Describe how to install equipment for safe working on the highway

What you'll be able to do

• Interpret technical information for installing gas engineering products or assets above 180mm, up to and including 355mm.
• Select appropriate components and resources for the installation of gas engineering products or assets above 180mm, up to and including 355mm.
• Install gas engineering products or assets above 180mm, up to and including 355mm, in accordance with technical specifications.
• Use and communicate data and information related to the installation of gas engineering products or assets above 180mm, up to and including 355mm.
• Resolve problems that arise from technical information and installation work related to gas engineering products or assets above 180mm, up to and including 355mm.
• Know the procedures for installing gas engineering products or assets above 355mm.

What you'll be able to do

• Interpret technical information for installing gas engineering products or assets above 355mm.
• Select appropriate components and resources for the installation of gas engineering products or assets above 355mm.
• Install gas engineering products or assets above 355mm in accordance with technical specifications.
• Use and communicate data and information related to the installation of gas engineering products or assets above 355mm.
• Resolve problems that arise from technical information and installation work related to gas engineering products or assets above 355mm.
• Know the procedures for installing gas engineering products or assets above 355mm.
• Understand isolation and connection methods used in the installation of gas engineering products or assets.

What you'll be able to do

• Interpret technical information for installing components of a gas engineering system.
• Select appropriate components and resources for the installation of a gas engineering system.
• Install components of a gas engineering system.
• Use and communicate technical information effectively to brief colleagues.
• Know and understand health and safety requirements relevant to the installation of gas network products or assets.
• Know and understand environmental requirements relevant to the installation of gas network products or assets.
• Install gas engineering products or assets up to 180mm.

What you'll be able to do

• Interpret technical information, such as drawings, specifications, and manuals, for installing components of the gas service riser system
• Select appropriate components and resources, including tools, equipment, and materials, for the safe and effective installation of the gas service riser system
• Install components of the gas service riser system according to technical specifications and industry best practice
• Use and communicate data and information effectively during the installation process, including recording measurements, documenting progress, and reporting any issues
• Resolve problems that arise from technical information and installation work, using appropriate problem-solving techniques and seeking assistance when necessary
• Install or replace gas service risers in accordance with relevant regulations and safety procedures

What you'll be able to do

• Make butt fusion joints on pipes over 355mm to the required standard.
• Use and communicate data and information related to butt fusion jointing processes.
• Resolve problems which arise from jointing materials during butt fusion processes.
• Joint materials by butt fusion processes on pipes over 355mm diameter.

What you'll be able to do

• Make butt fusion joints on pipes between 180mm and 355mm to the required standard.
• Use and communicate data and information related to butt fusion jointing processes.
• Resolve problems which arise from jointing materials during butt fusion processes.
• Joint materials by butt fusion processes on utilities network construction between 180mm and 355mm diameter.

What you'll be able to do

• Make joints using butt fusion techniques to the required standards.
• Use and communicate data and information effectively when jointing materials.
• Resolve problems which arise from jointing materials, using appropriate techniques.
• Joint materials by butt fusion processes on utilities network construction above 180mm diameter.

What you'll be able to do

• Make joints using electrofusion jointing techniques, following manufacturer's instructions and industry best practice
• Use data and information, such as jointing parameters and material specifications, accurately when jointing materials
• Resolve problems that arise during jointing work, using appropriate techniques and seeking assistance when necessary
• Know and understand how to joint Polyethylene pipes by electrofusion processes on utilities network construction, including safety procedures and quality control measures

What you'll be able to do

• Locate supply apparatus accurately using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Maintain the safety and integrity of supply apparatus during location and avoidance activities.
• Resolve problems which could arise during activities to locate and avoid supply apparatus effectively.
• Know and understand the different types of utility apparatus present on a utilities network construction site.
• Know and understand the equipment and techniques used for locating supply equipment.
• Know and understand roles, responsibilities and communication requirements for locating utilities apparatus.

What you'll be able to do

• Assess risks to life, property and the environment during gas emergencies.
• Minimise and prioritise risks to life, property and the environment during gas emergencies.
• Use approved gas detection and safety equipment effectively.
• Use and communicate data and information related to gas escapes.
• Resolve problems that arise when testing for escapes of gas.
• Understand how to minimise risks to life, property and the environment during gas escapes.

What you'll be able to do

• Prepare powered tools and equipment for routine and predictable use.
• Run and operate powered tools and equipment effectively.
• Shut down powered tools and equipment correctly and carry out post-stop checks.
• Use, apply and communicate data and information for the safe operation of powered tools and equipment.
• Know and understand the health and safety requirements for the safe operation of powered tools and equipment.
• Work safely and effectively with powered tools and equipment.

What you'll be able to do

• Understand key documents that apply to working in the gas intermediate pressure range, including legislation, regulations, and industry standards.
• Understand how to comply with key legislation, organisational policies and procedures that apply to work instructions in the gas intermediate pressure range, ensuring safe and compliant working practices.
• Evaluate hazards and risks associated with the gas intermediate pressure range, implementing appropriate control measures to minimise risks.
• Know the correct personal protective equipment (PPE) used within the gas intermediate pressure range, ensuring its correct use and maintenance.
• Identify and install pressure reduction equipment within the gas intermediate pressure range on services up to and including 63 mm or 2” diameter, following established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Understand how to comply with organisational procedures within the gas intermediate pressure range, ensuring safe and efficient working practices.
• Use cathodic protection within the gas intermediate pressure range, understanding its purpose and application.
• Identify and install pressure reduction equipment within the gas intermediate pressure range to assets above 63 mm or 2” diameter, following established procedures and safety guidelines.

What you'll be able to do

• Know and understand general Health and Safety guidance, legislation and organisational procedures relevant to utilities network construction operations.
• Know and understand how to work safely in excavations.

What you'll be able to do

• Know and understand key documents that apply to emergency situations when working in the gas intermediate pressure range.
• Evaluate hazards and risks, including environmental hazards and risks, that apply to emergency situations in the gas intermediate pressure range.
• Know the importance of using the correct personal protective equipment when working in emergency situations in the gas intermediate pressure range.
• Know the importance of using the correct safety equipment when working in emergency situations in the gas intermediate pressure range.
• Set up a safety exclusion zone at the location of a gas escape within the gas intermediate pressure range sector for emergency working.
• Identify repair methods within emergency situations in the gas intermediate pressure range.
• Use repair materials within emergency situations in the gas intermediate pressure range.

What you'll be able to do

• Restore gas network components to operational condition, following established procedures and safety guidelines.
• Resolve problems that arise when restoring components to operational condition, using appropriate diagnostic techniques and problem-solving skills.
• Know and understand the health and safety requirements specific to restoring gas network components, including risk assessments, personal protective equipment, and emergency procedures.
• Know and understand the restoration of gas network components to operational condition by repair, including the techniques and materials used in the repair process.