Modification History
Prerequisite unit updated
Changes to performance criteria and required skills
Not equivalent to CPCPGS3031A
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to select, install and test gas consumer piping carrying natural gas (NG), liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), or tempered liquefied petroleum gas (TLPG) up to 200kPa.
Application of the Unit
Site location for work application may be a customer's premises.
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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Identify gas piping system requirements. |
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Building plans and specifications and any special instructions are obtained. |
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Work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements associated with installing gas piping systems are adhered to throughout the work. |
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Quality assurance requirements for company operations are identified and adhered to. |
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Gas load and design requirements are determined from design drawing or given information. |
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1.5 |
Size of piping is calculated according to relevant Australian standards, authorities' and workplace requirements. |
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Set out of piping systems is according to design drawing or instruction and complies with relevant Australian standards, authorities' and workplace requirements. |
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Quantity and type of materials to conform to appropriate relevant Australian standards are estimated from design drawings or on-site dimensions. |
2 |
Prepare for installation. |
2.1 |
Materials and equipment are ordered and checked for compliance with docket and order form, and for acceptable condition. |
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Appropriate tools and equipment for piping system installation, including personal protective equipment, are identified, selected and checked for serviceability. |
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Appropriate testing equipment is selected. |
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Work is planned in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work. |
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2.5 |
Work area and materials are prepared to support efficient installation of the system. |
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Install and test piping system. |
3.1 |
Support system and installation method, including fixings, are selected to comply with manufacturer instructions, relevant Australian standards and workplace requirements. |
3.2 |
Pipe system is installed and jointed according to design drawing or instruction and complies with relevant Australian standards and workplace requirements. |
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3.3 |
System is tested according to job requirements, relevant Australian standards and workplace requirements. |
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3.4 |
Leaks are located and repaired and system is retested. |
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3.5 |
Sustainability principles and concepts are applied throughout the installation process. |
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3.6 |
System is purged of air according to relevant Australian standards. |
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3.7 |
Test data is recorded in format required by regulating authority and workplace requirements. |
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Clean up. |
4.1 |
Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specifications. |
4.2 |
Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures. |
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4.3 |
Information is accessed and documentation completed according to regulatory and organisational 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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Quality assurance requirements may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Tools and equipment may include: |
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Sustainability principles and concepts : |
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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.