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A Gas Industry Operator works with a range of equipment in the gas industry. You might operate equipment to extract or pump supplies during gas operations or use other machinery as required. Gas Industry Operators might carry out equipment inspections and report any faults or problem issues.
Gas Industry Operators should be safety focused and able to follow correct procedures at all times. It’s important you can work as part of team and communicate clearly with your colleagues. Gas Industry Operators should have good technical skills and be able to follow instructions closely. You may have to spend long periods working away from home in this industry.
There are 3 courses available for people who want to become a Gas Industry Operator.
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Get an operational role in the gas industry with the UEG30121 Certificate III in Gas Supply Industry Operations. This nationally recognised qualification introduces you to the gas industry work environment and outlines the essential communication skills and workplace safety requirements. You’ll then learn how to assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of gas transmission pipelines, cylinders and associated equipment. Enquire now for the list of entry requirements, study units, and upcoming enrolment opportunities in your area..
Average duration: 12 months.
Get a job in the gas supply industry with the UEG30121 Certificate III in Gas Supply Industry Operations. This hands-on qualification delivers real-world job skills and you can begin working as in cylinder distribution, pipeline maintenance, meter reading, or transmission laying as soon as you graduate. Course competencies include: applying gas industry safety regulations and codes of practice, using machines and operational plant, completing relevant documents, keeping work areas tidy, laying pipes and installing trench support. Enquire now for the full list of study units, gas industry job outcomes, and upcoming enrolment dates..
Average duration: 6 months.
Become a supervisor or team leader in the gas supply industry with the UEG40221 Certificate IV in Gas Supply Industry Operations. This nationally recognised qualification delivers a mix of leadership, administration, safety, and operational competencies. The course covers: leading work teams, identifying and assessing hazards, co-ordinating the site’s operational plan, understanding WHS regulations that apply to the gas industry, monitoring and controlling work permits, and more. Enquire now for the list of study units, gas industry career outcomes, and current enrolment opportunities in your area..
In Australia, a full time Gas Industry Operator generally earns $1,440 per week ($74,880 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry.
The number of people working in this field has grown moderately in recent years. There are currently 4,100 people employed as a Gas Industry Operator in Australia, compared to 3,800 five years ago. Gas Industry Operators may find work in regions of Australia where gas operations are located.
Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights
A Certificate II in Gas Supply Industry Operations is an excellent qualification if you’re planning a career as a Gas Industry Operator. You’ll learn to safely carry out a range of job tasks on a typical gas industry job site and may choose electives such as confined spaces, traffic control, firefighting equipment, taking meter readings and carrying out excavations. A Certificate III in Gas Supply Industry Operations may also be appropriate.
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$1,440 weekly pay
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$1,350 weekly pay
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$1,400 weekly pay
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