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ISCO 08: 7126

ISCO 08: 7126

This qualification has been prepared for the purpose of determining and certifying the qualifications of the Natural Gas Operation and Maintenance Operator. Pursuant to the Natural Gas Market Law in our country, in order to ensure that customers use safe and secure gas; It is of great importance to ensure the supply of qualified personnel in accordance with the standards. The purpose of this qualification;

• To identify the qualifications, knowledge, skills and competencies that candidates should have,
• To allow candidates to prove their professional competence with a valid and reliable document,
• To create references and resources for the education system, examination and certification bodies.

The learning outcomes of this qualification can be acquired in formal and non-formal learning environments such as educational institutions, as well as independently in on-the-job and free learning environments.

The person with this qualification;

• Explains occupational health and safety and environmental safety measures.
• Defines the legal and workplace rules on occupational health and safety.
• It describes reducing the risk factors related to occupational health and safety.
• Describes applying emergency procedures in case of danger.
• Describes the reduction of environmental risks.
• Explains the quality requirements for business processes and working environment.
• It describes the studies to eliminate the errors and malfunctions detected in the processes.
• Defines the appropriate workspace properties for the job.
• It intervenes in natural gas notifications.
• Receives notices.
• Defines examining the projects of the distribution network.
• Explains the process of transportation to the notification area.
• Determines the notification type.
• Localizes the problem.
• Solves the problem using appropriate methods.
• Complies with OHS and quality requirements.
• Complies with OHS rules in the works it performs.
• Applies quality requirements in the works it performs
• Performs commissioning.
• It makes preparations and field controls before commissioning.
• It performs the commissioning.
• Performs periodic control of underground and surface equipment of the network.
• Performs control studies of steel and PE lines.
• Performs pressure reducer station controls.
• Performs valve controls.
• Performs cathodic protection points checks.
• Performs leak detection.
• It maintains the underground and surface equipment of the network.
• Performs industrial type meter maintenance.
• Defines the characteristics of the odorizing unit.

This qualification aims to document professional learning outcomes and does not contain key competences.

Orientation: Vocational

Category: Special Purposes

Candidates who want to achieve this qualification are subjected to theoretical and performance-based exams defined in the units.

Theoretical and performance-based exams in the qualification units can be done separately for each unit or together. However, each unit is evaluated independently.

In the theoretical exams, candidates are given a 4-option multiple-choice exam with at least 10 questions, each of which is worth equal points. In the exam, candidates are given an average of 1 minute for each question.

The duration of the performance-based examination should correspond to the time in actual practice conditions. The performance-based exam is carried out in a real or realistic working environment.

Quality assurance processes are carried out in accordance with the VQA Quality Assurance Document and the Guidelines in its annex.

Establishment and Approval of National Qualifications:

National qualifications developed by institutions and organizations that have the power to represent the sector and profession, and VQA working groups; It is submitted for the opinion of all relevant parties for at least 15 days, verified by VQA Sector Committees and approved by VQA Executive Board. National qualifications are reviewed every five years at the latest, depending on national occupational standards.

Assesment and evaluation:

It is carried out by certification bodies accredited by TURKAK according to ISO/EN 17024 Standard and authorized by VQA in accordance with VQA legislation and conditions and methods defined in national qualifications. Measurement and evaluation activities are carried out in accordance with the pre-determined and announced exam programs. Information on qualification forms, evaluators, measurement and evaluation criteria and methods are included in the exam programs. All measurement and evaluation processes are recorded and stored on camera. Records are kept under the conditions and periods defined in VQA legislation. Measurement and evaluation activities are subject to internal and external verification processes. Evidence of verification activities is shared with the relevant institution, file managers and audit team via VQA Web Portal.

Certification:

VQA Vocational Qualification Certificate is issued to individuals who are determined to be successful by the Authorized Certification Bodies. The activities for the design and printing of VQA Vocational Qualification Certificate are carried out by VQA. Security measures such as data matrix and hologram are applied for VQA Vocational Qualification Certificate, and the accuracy of the documents can be checked on VQA Web Portal. Self-Assessment: Authorized Certification Bodies carry out self-assessment activities every year in accordance with VQA legislation and TS EN ISO / IEC 17024 Accreditation Standard. All corrective and preventive action records and supporting documents are kept and submitted to VQA with a self-assessment report.

External Evaluation:

External evaluation of Authorized Certification Bodies is carried out by TÜRKAK (TS EN) in accordance with ISO/IEC 17024 Standard, and by VQA through programmed and unscheduled audits in accordance with VQA legislation. External evaluation reports are submitted to Authorized Certification Bodies and VQA Board of Directors.

Regular Review:

The external evaluation activities and results of VQA Audit Department are regularly reviewed by VQA Executive Board. In addition, TÜRKAK's external evaluation activities and results are subject to regular review by the European Accreditation Union. Information Management Systems: Authorization, measurement-evaluation, certification, self-assessment and external evaluation processes are carried out through VQA Portal. Feedback Mechanisms: In all processes related to qualification, stakeholder participation is ensured at the highest level and opinions, suggestions, objections and complaints are evaluated in accordance with the legislation.

Entry condition is not required.

Persons with this qualification have the opportunity to apply for measurement-evaluation processes for advanced level or professional qualification certificates in the same field, as well as to participate in employment in the field of natural gas operation and maintenance operator.

Vocational Qualifications Authority Law

Regulation on Preparation of National Occupational Standards and National Qualifications

Vocational Qualifications Authority Examination, Measurement, Evaluation and Certification Regulation

Audit Procedures and Principles for Vocational Qualifications Authority Certification Bodies

Qualification certificate is valid for 5 years from the date of issue.