CPCPMS3033 - Install small bore heating systems

Unit code: CPCPMS3033 | Study level: TAFE
Nominal hours:
15
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 install small bore hydronic heated water heating systems.

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:
* installing a two-pipe heating system to two panel radiators, skirting convector or a unit heater, including:
* using a combination of copper tube and non-metallic piping
* a minimum of DN20 flow and return with DN15 branches connected to a heating source.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* characteristics, application and limitations of approved materials and components
* processes, procedures and techniques of:
* effective isolation heating electrical systems
* installing and commissioning small bore heating systems:
* panel radiators
* skirting convectors
* boilers and heat exchanges
* under floor heating systems
* functional and operational features of hand and power tools and equipment including:
* hand and power tools
* heating and bending equipment
* lifting and load shifting equipment
* measuring equipment
* silver brazing equipment
* welding equipment
* how to access relevant information, including codes and standards
* tools, materials and equipment used to install small bore heating systems
* work health and safety (WHS) requirements to install small bore heating systems.

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:
Plumber Essential Mechanical Skills
TNACB | Non-award course | Duration: 6 weeks

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