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Purge consumer piping

Purge consumer piping

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCPGS3051
State Code
OCN95
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
20
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to purge consumer gas piping systems greater than 0.03 cubic metres (30 L in volume).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 purge requirements.
  • 1.1 Access, read and determine requirements for consumer piping requirements from relevant job plans and specifications, codes, Australian Standards, manufacturer’s specifications and jurisdictional requirements.
  • 1.2 Identify and apply organisational work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements.
2 Prepare for work.
  • 2.1 Identify potential hazards and determine and implement control measures including electrical safety.
  • 2.2 Calculate and record volume of the piping system.
  • 2.3 Select medium and method for purging a consumer piping system.
  • 2.4 Select appropriate tools and equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE).
3 Carry out and test purge operation.
  • 3.1 Perform purge in accordance with relevant codes, Australian standards and jurisdictional requirements.
  • 3.2 Complete documentation according to regulatory requirements and/or workplace procedure.
4 Clean up.
  • 4.1 Clear the work area, and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with state and territory legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
  • 4.2 Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any damage, and store and secure.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF897 CPCPGS3051A Purge consumer piping Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGB7 CPC32720 Certificate III in Gas Fitting Qualification
BGC2 CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing Qualification