CPCPGS3053 - Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances

Unit code: CPCPGS3053 | Study level: TAFE
Nominal hours:
16
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
CPCPCM2043 - Carry out WHS requirements
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances operating on natural gas (NG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG). The work is confined to disconnecting and reconnecting the appliance.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
* isolating, disconnecting and reconnecting two different Type A gas appliances.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • processes, procedures and techniques for:
  • isolation, disconnection and reconnection of Type A appliances
  • electrical safety requirements
  • gas supply
  • disconnection and reconnection requirements of water supply
  • electrical supply including the difference between direct and indirect wired appliances.
  • how to access relevant information, including Job plans and specifications, codes, Australian standards, manufacturer’s specifications and jurisdictional requirements tools, materials and equipment used for the disconnection, reconnection and commissioning of Type A gas appliances
  • work health and safety (WHS) requirements for the disconnection, reconnection and commissioning of Type A gas appliances
  • properties of gas, gas safety, combustion principles, pressure and flow rates
  • documentation relevant to Type A gas appliances disconnection and reconnection.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate III in Plumbing
CPC32420 | Certificate iii | Duration:

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