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Repair/service LP gas systems in a recreational vehicle
Repair/service LP gas systems in a recreational vehicle
Unit of competency
National Code
MSARVS202A
MSARVS202A
State Code
S7298
S7298
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/07/2011
Field of Education
030503 - Vehicle Mechanics
Original Release Date
25/07/2011
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to repair LP gas systems in a recreational vehicle. It applies to those working in a servicing agency or in the service section of a manufacturing enterprise.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify repair requirements
- 1.1. Identify or verify service or repair needs to LP gas system
- 1.2. Access and interpret working drawings, plans and job specifications according to model and type of recreational vehicle
- 1.3. Select tools and equipment to meet the job requirements and check them to ensure they are working safely
- 1.4. Identify any safety hazards associated with the job and use appropriate personal protective equipment
2. Assess the system
- 2.1. Identify and adhere to quality assurance requirements for repair or service
- 2.2. Assess storage capacity and regulator size to ensure they are adequate for the load and do not exceed regulatory requirements and standards
- 2.3. Ensure that piping and ventilation used comply with regulatory requirements and standards
- 2.4. Evaluate the system's piping size to ensure it is appropriate for the dimensions and loads
- 2.5. Check to ensure that size used for main run and branches provides minimum inlet pressure to each appliance in accordance with regulatory requirements and standards
- 2.6. Check the set-out of the piping system to ensure correct position for appliances and cylinders and compliance with regulatory requirements and standards
3. Plan and prepare the job
- 3.1. Plan all necessary and appropriate tasks in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work
- 3.2. Inform appropriate authorities of planned work and obtain and submit work notices, where required
- 3.3. Estimate and order any required materials, equipment and appliances for the job and organise delivery
- 3.4. Check materials, equipment and appliances delivered against the order form or delivery docket to ensure they correspond and are in an acceptable condition
- 3.5. Identify and select appropriate tools and equipment for the repair/service
- 3.6. Use appropriate personal protective equipment and read and interpret any safety information relevant to the job
4. Service/repair system
- 4.1. Service system, repair fault or install appliance in accordance with job requirements, standards and manufacturer specifications
- 4.2. Repair piping system in accordance with job requirements and standards
- 4.3. Position appliances to ensure adequate air supply and ventilation in accordance with job requirements and standards
- 4.4. Locate and check consumer instruction plates, labels and compliance plates to ensure they comply with regulatory requirements and standards
5. Test the system
- 5.1. Adjust regulator to provide flow pressure in accordance with standards and enterprise requirements
- 5.2. Select test equipment which is appropriate for the work
- 5.3. Test the system, including ventilation, in accordance with standards and enterprise requirements
- 5.4. Adjust the system to provide the required flow pressure in accordance with standards and enterprise requirements
- 5.5. Record test data in the format required by relevant regulatory and enterprise requirements
6. Complete the job
- 6.1. Assess work against the requirements of the job
- 6.2. Assess quality of the total job in accordance with enterprise standards and requirements
- 6.3. Complete all required paperwork for both customer and enterprise records
- 6.4. Complete required clean-up procedures
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Recreational vehicles
Recreational vehicles may include:
caravan
pop-top caravan
camper trailer
tent trailer
5th wheeler
slide-on camper
campervan
Customers
Customers may include:
tourists
recreational vehicle owners
park owners/managers
recreational vehicle retailers
recreational vehicle service contractors
insurance companies
LP gas system
The LP gas system may include:
cylinder (one or two)
regulator
piping
appliances and fixings
air supply
ventilation
Quality assurance requirements
Quality assurance requirements may include:
International Standards Organisation (ISO)
internal enterprise quality assurance policy and risk management strategy
Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
AS 5601:2004 Gas installations
AS/NZ 1596:2008 The storage and handling of LP gas
site safety plans
enterprise operations and procedures
relevant industry codes of practice, such as those issued by the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturer's Association of Australia (RVMAA)
Regulatory authorities
Regulatory authorities may include:
statutory plumbing authority
statutory gas authority
state/territory or local statutory authority
Tools and equipment
Tools and equipment may include:
hacksaws
power cutting/grinding tools
measuring equipment
wrenches and spanners
files
flaring tools
silver brazing equipment
testing equipment
lifting/load shifting equipment, including trolleys, rollers, forklifts, blocks, hoists and jacks
Materials
Materials must comply with job specifications and appropriate standards for installation of LP gas systems and may include:
gas operated appliances
gas regulators
gas cylinders
copper tubing
stainless steel
non-metallic hose assemblies
fitting/fixing materials
Occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements
OHS requirements are to be in accordance with state/territory legislation and regulations and may include:
safe workshop environment/worksite work practices
safe use of tools and equipment
safe handling of materials
hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
use of personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment may include:
overalls
boots
hard hat/cap
safety glasses/goggles
gloves
ear plugs/muffs
face masks/respirators
Clean-up procedures
Clean-up procedures may include:
cleaning working surfaces and areas
cleaning and storing all tools and equipment
disposing of waste materials correctly
Sources of information
Sources of information may include:
job instructions, signage, plans, specifications, drawings, MSDS and diagrams
safe work procedures relating to the installation of LP gas systems for a recreational vehicle
regulatory/legislative requirements, pertaining to plumbing and gas fitting regulations, building codes, and OHS and environmental requirements
enterprise specifications and instructions
recognised formulae or tables accepted by the regulatory authority
instructions issued by authorised enterprise personnel
relevant standards, such as:
AS 5601:2004 Gas installations
AS/NZ 1596:2008 The storage and handling of LP gas
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Recreational vehicles
Recreational vehicles may include:
caravan
pop-top caravan
camper trailer
tent trailer
5th wheeler
slide-on camper
campervan
Customers
Customers may include:
tourists
recreational vehicle owners
park owners/managers
recreational vehicle retailers
recreational vehicle service contractors
insurance companies
LP gas system
The LP gas system may include:
cylinder (one or two)
regulator
piping
appliances and fixings
air supply
ventilation
Quality assurance requirements
Quality assurance requirements may include:
International Standards Organisation (ISO)
internal enterprise quality assurance policy and risk management strategy
Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
AS 5601:2004 Gas installations
AS/NZ 1596:2008 The storage and handling of LP gas
site safety plans
enterprise operations and procedures
relevant industry codes of practice, such as those issued by the Recreational Vehicle Manufacturer's Association of Australia (RVMAA)
Regulatory authorities
Regulatory authorities may include:
statutory plumbing authority
statutory gas authority
state/territory or local statutory authority
Tools and equipment
Tools and equipment may include:
hacksaws
power cutting/grinding tools
measuring equipment
wrenches and spanners
files
flaring tools
silver brazing equipment
testing equipment
lifting/load shifting equipment, including trolleys, rollers, forklifts, blocks, hoists and jacks
Materials
Materials must comply with job specifications and appropriate standards for installation of LP gas systems and may include:
gas operated appliances
gas regulators
gas cylinders
copper tubing
stainless steel
non-metallic hose assemblies
fitting/fixing materials
Occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements
OHS requirements are to be in accordance with state/territory legislation and regulations and may include:
safe workshop environment/worksite work practices
safe use of tools and equipment
safe handling of materials
hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
use of personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment
Personal protective equipment may include:
overalls
boots
hard hat/cap
safety glasses/goggles
gloves
ear plugs/muffs
face masks/respirators
Clean-up procedures
Clean-up procedures may include:
cleaning working surfaces and areas
cleaning and storing all tools and equipment
disposing of waste materials correctly
Sources of information
Sources of information may include:
job instructions, signage, plans, specifications, drawings, MSDS and diagrams
safe work procedures relating to the installation of LP gas systems for a recreational vehicle
regulatory/legislative requirements, pertaining to plumbing and gas fitting regulations, building codes, and OHS and environmental requirements
enterprise specifications and instructions
recognised formulae or tables accepted by the regulatory authority
instructions issued by authorised enterprise personnel
relevant standards, such as:
AS 5601:2004 Gas installations
AS/NZ 1596:2008 The storage and handling of LP gas
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of assessment
Evidence of the following is critical:
accurately assessing job requirements and problems related to repair of the LP gas system of a recreational vehicle and selecting appropriate solutions
completing work to meet customer requirements of agreed job, timelines and cost
applying customer service skills
complying with all regulatory, quality assurance, OHS and enterprise requirements.
Context of assessment and resource implications
Assessment must ensure:
demonstration of the repair or replacement of a gas container, piping and a minimum of two (2) appliances for a recreational vehicle
demonstration of skills within a suitable workshop with appropriate tools, equipment and materials, and access to appropriate standards
project or work activities that allow the candidate to use the full range of skills and knowledge to respond to a range of typical situations and problems.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of assessment
Evidence of the following is critical:
accurately assessing job requirements and problems related to repair of the LP gas system of a recreational vehicle and selecting appropriate solutions
completing work to meet customer requirements of agreed job, timelines and cost
applying customer service skills
complying with all regulatory, quality assurance, OHS and enterprise requirements.
Context of assessment and resource implications
Assessment must ensure:
demonstration of the repair or replacement of a gas container, piping and a minimum of two (2) appliances for a recreational vehicle
demonstration of skills within a suitable workshop with appropriate tools, equipment and materials, and access to appropriate standards
project or work activities that allow the candidate to use the full range of skills and knowledge to respond to a range of typical situations and problems.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W1598 | THCSER05B | Repair/service LP gas systems in a recreational vehicle | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWC39 | MSMRVS202 | Repair/service LPG systems in a recreational vehicle | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W950 | MSA20510 | Certificate II in Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair | Qualification |
| W952 | MSA30510 | Certificate III in Recreational Vehicle Service and Repair | Qualification |
| W955 | MSA40510 | Certificate IV in Recreational Vehicles | Qualification |