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Maintain Type A gas appliances

Maintain Type A gas appliances

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCPGS3052
State Code
OCN94
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
23/12/2020
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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
8
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to perform maintenance on certified Type A appliances. It includes appliances operating on natural gas (NG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG).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 LPG maintenance requirements.
  • 1.1 Access, read and determine Type A gas appliance maintenance 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.
2 Prepare for work.
  • 2.1 Create a materials list and collect materials.
  • 2.2 Select appropriate tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE).
3 Conduct maintenance.
  • 3.1 Isolate appliance from services and carry out maintenance tasks.
  • 3.2 Test service connections to appliance.
  • 3.3 Commission appliance back into service.
  • 3.4 Identify and report faults or malfunctions unable to be rectified through basic maintenance.
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
WF899 CPCPGS3052A Maintain Type A gas appliances Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGB7 CPC32720 Certificate III in Gas Fitting Qualification
BGC2 CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing Qualification