CPCPMS3032 - Select and fit insulation and sheathing

Unit code: CPCPMS3032 | 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 insulating sheathing on hot and cold piping, fittings and vessels. It includes the selection of insulation materials.Site location for work application may be either domestic or commercial and may be a new work site or an existing structure being renovated, extended, restored or maintained.

Assessment

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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 selecting, installing, insulating sheathing to piping, fittings and vessels
  • given the plans and specifications, insulating two metres of small-bore heating line with at least one change in direction
  • applying safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including electrical safety requirements and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • two metres of refrigeration line with metal sheath and at least one change in direction.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • processes of selecting and insulating pipes, fittings and vessels
  • techniques for cutting, fabricating and assembling metal sheathing
  • techniques for fixing insulating materials to piping
  • understanding of fire rating
  • system types and identification of system components
  • how to access relevant information, including codes and standards
  • tools, materials and equipment used to select and fit insulation and sheathing
  • work health and safety (WHS) requirements to select and fit insulation and sheathing.

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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