CPCPWT3025 - Install water pumpsets

Unit code: CPCPWT3025 | Study level: TAFE
Nominal hours:
8
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, test and commission water pumpsets.

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:
* planning layout, installing, testing and commissioning a centrifugal pump.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* atmospheric pressure
* fixing techniques and pump connections
* process for installing and application of water pumpsets:
* circulating
* pressure
* submersible
* properties of water, including pressure, flow rate and velocity
* basic pump sizing
* characteristics and use of pump controls:
* automatic controls which may float, level or flow switches
* manual
* how to access relevant information, including codes and standards
* tools, materials and equipment used to install water pumpsets
* work health and safety (PPE) requirements for installing water pumpsets.

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:

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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