Modification History
Prerequisite unit changed
Minor changes throughout the unit
Not equivalent to CPCPGS3023A
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to disconnect and reconnect services from Type A gas appliances operating on natural gas (NG), or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), or tempered liquefied petroleum gas (TLPG) up to 200kPa.
The work is confined to disconnecting and reconnecting a like appliance.
Application of the Unit
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.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Pre-Requisites
CPCPCM2043A |
Carry out WHS requirements |
Employability Skills Information
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
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Prepare for work. |
1.1 |
Appliance and equipment specifications and appropriate manufacturer manuals are obtained. |
1.2 |
Work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements associated with disconnecting and reconnecting Type A gas appliances are adhered to throughout the work. |
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1.3 |
Quality assurance requirements for company operations are identified and adhered to. |
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1.4 |
Tools, equipment and materials are selected consistent with disconnecting and reconnecting services, are checked for serviceability, and faults are reported. |
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1.5 |
Appropriate test equipment is selected for the job. |
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1.6 |
Tasks are planned in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work. |
2 |
Identify appliance requirements. |
2.1 |
Appropriate appliance for gas supply type is selected according to job specification. |
2.2 |
Appliance installation is checked to ensure its compliance with relevant Australian standards. |
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2.3 |
Appliance is checked for safe operation and its performance is checked against specification. |
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2.4 |
Sustainability principles and concepts are observed when preparing for and undertaking work process. |
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Disconnect and reconnect equipment. |
3.1 |
Electrical safety check is carried out according to state or territory authorities' procedures and statutory and regulatory authorities’ requirements. |
3.2 |
Safety-check data is recorded in format required by job specification. |
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3.3 |
Appliance is isolated from gas service according to statutory and regulatory requirements. |
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3.4 |
Work is carried out according to job instruction without damage to surrounding equipment or structures. |
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Test operation of equipment. |
4.1 |
Mechanical services, gas, water and other service connections are checked for leaks. |
4.2 |
Appliance is operated to ensure it conforms to appliance specification. |
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4.3 |
Mechanical services equipment is adjusted according to specification. |
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Clean up. |
5.1 |
Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification. |
5.2 |
Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures. |
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5.3 |
Information is accessed and documentation completed according to workplace requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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
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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Work health and safety is to be according to commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations and may include: |
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Environmental requirements may include: |
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Type A gas appliances : |
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Quality assurance requirements may include: |
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Tools and equipment may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Sustainability principles and concepts : |
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Statutory and regulatory authorities include: |
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Information may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Functional area |
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Unit sector |
Plumbing and services |
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.