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Commission and maintain heated water temperature control devices

Commission and maintain heated water temperature control devices

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCPWT4013A
State Code
D7510
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/05/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/10/2011
Field of Education
040327 - Plumbing
Original Release Date
11/10/2011
Nominal Hours
24
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to test, commission and maintain heated water temperature control devices, including thermostatic mixing valves in water services.It covers preparation for work, identification of testing and commissioning requirements, physical testing and commissioning of devices, maintenance of devices and completion of work finalisation processes.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work.
  • 1.1. Drawings and specifications are obtained.
  • 1.2. Safety (OHS) requirements associated with testing, commissioning and maintaining heated water temperature control devices, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
  • 1.3. Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • 1.4. Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work and statutory and regulatory authority requirements.
  • 1.5. Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.
  • 1.6. Work area is prepared to support efficient commissioning of heated water temperature control devices.
2. Identify testing and commissioning requirements.
  • 2.1. Service and system testing and commissioning requirements are identified from job specifications and in accordance with standards, using relevant information.
  • 2.2. Hot water temperature control device specifications and necessary materials are identified in accordance with standards, authorities' requirements and job specifications.
3. Test and commission device.
  • 3.1. Service and system are checked to ensure device is appropriate and installed in accordance with standards, job specifications, manufacturer recommendations and authorities' requirements.
  • 3.2. Operation of device is tested for correct flow rate, operation and compliance with specifications, manufacturer recommendations and authorities' requirements, and adjusted as required.
  • 3.3. Documentation is completed in accordance with regulating authorities' requirements.
4. Maintain device.
  • 4.1. Maintenance requirements are identified from manufacturer specifications or authorities' requirements.
  • 4.2. Replacement components are checked and fitted periodically and as required in accordance with specification.
  • 4.3. Maintenance of valves is conducted observing manufacturer and authorities' requirements.
5. Restore work area.
  • 5.1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of or recycled in accordance with state and territory legislation and workplace procedures.
  • 5.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
  • 5.3. Documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9769 CPCPWT4003A Commission and maintain hot water temperature control devices Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WF977 CPCPWT4023A Commission and maintain hot and heated water temperature control devices Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D417 CPC40911 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services Qualification