CPCPGS3052 - Maintain Type A gas appliances

Unit code: CPCPGS3052 | Study level: TAFE
Nominal hours:
12
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
CPCPCM2043 - Carry out WHS requirements; and
CPCPGS3054 - Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to perform maintenance on certified Type A appliances. It includes appliances operating on natural gas (NG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).

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:
* maintaining two different certified Type A gas appliances, including:
* cleaning and routine basic adjustment
* checking gas supply pressures
* inspecting flue for operation and condition
* conducting at least one carbon monoxide test
* correctly and safely applying the maintenance process.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* scope of work relating to certified Type A gas appliance maintenance
* processes, procedures and techniques for:
* maintaining certified Type A appliances, including:
* checking for adequate gas pressure
* cleaning and adjusting gas components such as:
* burners
* pilots
* regulators
* fans
* temperature and pressure relief (TPR) valves
* properties of gas, gas safety, combustion principles and pressure and flow rates including carbon monoxide testing
* electrical safety and requisite precautions
* how to access relevant information, including codes and standards
* tools, materials and equipment used for the maintenance on Type A appliances
* work health and safety (WHS) requirements for the maintenance on Type A appliances.

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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