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Design compressed air systems

Design compressed air systems

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCPMS4023
State Code
OCN46
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
031315 - Refrigeration And Air Conditioning Mechanics
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to design and size compressed air distribution systems and prepare system plans, specifications, testing and commissioning schedules and operation and maintenance manuals.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 compressed air system requirements.
  • 1.1 Access and read plans, job specifications, relevant Australian Standards, codes, manufacturers’ instructions and jurisdictional requirements to determine design and size of compressed air systems.
  • 1.2 Identify and apply workplace, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements.
  • 1.3 Determine quantity, location, fixtures and legal points of discharge.
2 Design and size system layout.
  • 2.1 Design and size system layout in accordance with relevant manufacturers' instructions, Australian Standards and jurisdictional requirements.
  • 2.2 Use the proposed design to identify and specify optimal material requirements.
  • 2.3 Prepare testing and commissioning schedule.
  • 2.4 Produce operation and maintenance manual.
  • 2.5 Identify and analyse noise reduction methods and specify suitable methods.
  • 2.6 Produce final system layout plans according to relevant drawing design standards.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF927 CPCPMS4023A Design compressed air systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGC7 CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services Qualification