Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to select, locate, install and test liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage facilities with a storage capacity of more than 500 litres but less than 8KL. The storage is connected to consumer piping systems with an operating pressure not exceeding 140kPa. The design requirements of this unit are limited to the application of the design to layout and installation. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Site location for work application may be a customer's premises. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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CPCPCM2023A |
Carry out OHS requirements |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify installation requirements. |
1.1. Building plans and specifications and any special instructions are obtained. 1.2. Safety (OHS ) requirements associated with installation of LPG storage facilities, and workplace environmental requirements , are adhered to throughout the work. 1.3. Quality assurance requirements for company operations are identified and adhered to. 1.4. Gas load and design requirements are determined from plans, specifications, and job drawing or workplace instructions. 1.5. Storage capacity is calculated in compliance with regulatory authority and workplace requirements, ensuring adequacy to meet load details. 1.6. Regulator size and size of connections to cylinders are determined to meet capacity and load of the system in accordance with workplace requirements. 1.7. Appropriateness of selected location to provide required service is established in conformance to standards, design instruction and workplace requirements. 1.8. Quantity of cylinders and materials required is estimated from design instruction and selected to comply with standards and authorities' requirements. |
2. Prepare for installation. |
2.1. Materials and equipment are ordered and checked for compliance with docket and order form, and for acceptable condition. 2.2. Appropriate tools and equipment for installation of storage facility, including personal protective equipment, are identified, selected and checked for serviceability. 2.3. Appropriate testing apparatus is selected. 2.4. Work is planned in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work. 2.5. Work area and materials are prepared to support efficient installation of system. |
3. Install and test LPG storage system. |
3.1. LPG cylinders and tank, piping, fittings and components are installed in conformance to standards and workplace requirements. 3.2. Regulator and associated pipework are installed in compliance with standards and workplace requirements. 3.3. Regulator is adjusted to provide flow pressure in conformance to standards and workplace requirements. 3.4. System is purged in accordance with standards. 3.5. System is tested in conformance to standards and workplace requirements. 3.6. Test equipment is removed and test data recorded in format required by regulatory authority and workplace requirements. |
4. Clean up. |
4.1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of or recycled in accordance with state or territory statutory and regulatory authority legislation and workplace procedures. 4.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures. 4.3. Information is accessed and documentation completed in accordance with workplace requirements. 4.4. Relevant authorities and supervisors are advised of job completion in conformance to regulatory and workplace requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills for this unit are:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge for this unit is:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment providing that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate plumbing and services workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context. Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements. Resource implications for assessment include:
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. |
Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Safety (OHS ) is to be in accordance with commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations and may include: |
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Environmental requirements include: |
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Quality assurance requirements may include: |
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Materials for installing LPG storage facilities: |
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Tools and equipment may include: |
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Installation is normally a two stage system and: |
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Statutory and regulatory authorities include: |
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Information may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Plumbing and services |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |
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Functional area
Functional area |