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Design, size and lay out heating and cooling systems

Design, size and lay out heating and cooling systems

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCPMS4011
State Code
OCN50
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
96
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to design, size and document the layout of heating and cooling systems for multi-floor structures.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 system requirements.
  • 1.1 Access, read and determine heating and cooling installation requirements from job specifications, relevant Australian Standards, codes, manufacturer’s specifications and jurisdictional requirements.
  • 1.2 Identify and apply workplace policies and procedures, 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 Review building drawings plans and specifications to determine heating and cooling requirements.
  • 2.2 Perform sizing of air conditioning or small-bore heating system to provide for required heating and cooling load and to determine required piping and ducting.
  • 2.3 Produce final system layout plans according to job specifications, relevant Australian Standards, codes, manufacturer’s specifications and jurisdictional requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF925 CPCPMS4011B Design, size and lay out heating and cooling systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGC7 CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services Qualification