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Design and size consumer gas installations

Design and size consumer gas installations

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCPGS4011
State Code
OCN78
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/11/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040327 - Plumbing
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to design and size consumer gas installation and includes consumer piping, flueing and ventilation. It covers preparation for the work, determination of gas installation requirements, detailed planning of the layout and completing work.In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify system requirements.
  • 1.1 Access, read and determine design requirements from plans, specifications, relevant manufacturer's requirements, Australian standards and jurisdictional requirements.
  • 1.2 Identify and apply workplace policies and procedures, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements.
  • 1.3 Select appropriate tools and equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE).
2 Design and size system layout.
  • 2.1 Determine quantity, location and type of take-off points and appliances from plans and specifications.
  • 2.2 Produce and size consumer gas installations in accordance with relevant manufacturer's requirements, Australian Standards and jurisdictional requirements.
  • 2.3 Use the proposed design to identify and specify optimal materials required.
  • 2.4 Produce final system layout plans to relevant drawing design standards.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI775 CPCPGS4011C Design and size consumer gas installations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGB7 CPC32720 Certificate III in Gas Fitting Qualification
J787 CPC32413 Certificate III in Plumbing Qualification
BGC7 CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services Qualification