CPCPMS3036 - Install air handling units

Unit code: CPCPMS3036 | Study level: TAFE
Nominal hours:
12
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 and test air heating, cooling and ventilation plenums or enclosures.

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:
* locating, interpreting and applying relevant information, standards and specifications to installing air handling units
* installing a plenum chamber that includes a fan, coil, filter and dampers, including supports and brackets and any fixing requirements, allowing for anti-vibration.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* effects of machinery vibrations on structures, ducts and fittings
* processes of installing and testing air handling unit
* techniques for setting out, assembly and fixing and jointing requirements for duct work systems
* equipment installation techniques that limit the transfer of vibrations from plant and equipment to other component
* testing, balancing and commissioning of air handling units
* how to access relevant information, including codes and standards
* tools, materials and equipment used to install air handling units
* work health and safety (WHS) requirements to install air handling units.

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

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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