Service Type A gas appliances

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
CPCPGS4022

State Code
OCN77

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

150

Description

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to diagnose and repair faults on certified Type A gas appliances.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 service requirements.

1.1 Access, read and determine service requirements for Type A gas appliances from job specifications, relevant Australian Standards, codes, manufacturers’ specifications and jurisdictional requirements.
1.2 Identify and apply workplace policies and procedures, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements.
1.3 Prepare work area and materials to service the Type A gas appliance.
1.4 Locate gas and electrical isolation points.
1.5 Complete electrical and gas safety checks before commencing servicing work.

2 Determine faults associated with gas appliances and recommission.

2.1 Identify potential electrical fault pathways and confirm assembly and disassembly techniques and sequences.
2.2 Complete diagnosis on electrical faults on electrical systems that do not exceed 50 volt (V) alternating current (AC) or 120 V direct current (DC).
2.3 Complete gas diagnosis and select most appropriate corrective action as required.
2.4 Repair, replace and/or make adjustments as required.
2.5 Commission and return to service.
2.6 Analyse flue gases and check ventilation requirements according to Australian Standards and jurisdictional requirements.
2.7 Complete and submit documentation according to installation requirements and workplace procedures.

3 Clean up.

3.1 Clear the work area, and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with state and territory legislation and workplace policies and procedures.
3.2 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
WF908	CPCPGS4022A	Service Type A gas appliances	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
BGC7	CPC40920	Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services	Qualification