This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to install and test medical gas pipeline systems.
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 and testing three medical gas pipeline systems (each with a different medical gas) from a manifold system to terminal units and fittings ensuring:
* the inclusion of purged silver brazed joint(s)
* a minimum of 1.5 metres of approved copper tube per medical gas pipeline incorporating a minimum of two changes of direction using a mechanical bender
* test and document results are recorded
* cleanliness and sterility of finished system
* correct identification of requirements and details of proposed installation
* correct selection and use of appropriate processes, tools and equipment
* completion of all work to specifications.
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.
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):