Service Type A gas appliances

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
CPCPGS4012A

State Code
D7464

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

150

Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to diagnose and repair faults on domestic and commercial Type A gas appliances.Work associated with this unit is undertaken within the scope of AS5601 (AG601) Gas installations and local licensing requirements (gas, electrical and plumbing).

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for work.

1.1. Appliance specifications and servicing and manufacturer manuals are obtained for planned work activity.
1.2. Safety (OHS) requirements associated with servicing Type A gas appliances, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
1.3. Quality assurance requirements for company operations are identified and adhered to.
1.4. Tools, equipment and materials are selected consistent with servicing needs, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or referred for action.
1.5. Tasks are planned in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work.
1.6. Work area is prepared to support efficient conduct of servicing the Type A gas appliance.
1.7. Electrical safety checks and isolation procedures are completed and recorded to manufacturers' and other statutory and regulatory authority requirements before servicing work is commenced.

2. Disassemble and assemble Type A gas appliances.

2.1. Appliance specifications and servicing and manufacturer manuals are obtained and analysed to confirm assembly and disassembly techniques and sequences.
2.2. Preliminary diagnosis is completed to focus and minimise disassembly requirement.
2.3. Disassembly and reassembly are carried out safely and in a sequential manner.
2.4. Appliance is assessed to ensure it complies with relevant standards and manufacturer specifications prior to commissioning and return to service.

3. Diagnose and remedy electrical and electronic circuitry faults.

3.1. Electrical safety checks and isolation procedures are completed and recorded to manufacturer and other authority requirements before servicing work is commenced.
3.2. Electrical circuit and wiring diagrams are read and correctly interpreted to identify potential fault pathways and locations.
3.3. Appropriate testing techniques, procedures and equipment are selected and applied to diagnose faults in circuit wiring, components and ignition systems.
3.4. Cause of fault is determined and confirmed.
3.5. Most appropriate corrective action is selected after a complete analysis of options.
3.6. Repair, replacement and adjustment action is taken in accordance with manufacturer specifications or service manuals.
3.7. Appliance is assessed to ensure it complies with relevant standards and manufacturer specifications prior to commissioning and return to service.

4. Diagnose and remedy gas system faults on Type A gas appliances.

4.1. Electrical and gas safety checks and isolation procedures are completed and recorded to manufacturers' and other authority requirements before servicing work is commenced.
4.2. Gas system plans and diagrams are read and correctly interpreted to identify potential fault pathways and locations.
4.3. Appropriate testing techniques, procedures and equipment are selected and applied to diagnose gas system faults.
4.4. Flue gases are analysed in accordance with recognised industry practice and local authority requirements.
4.5. Cause of fault is determined and confirmed.
4.6. Most appropriate corrective action is selected after a complete analysis of options.
4.7. Repair, replacement and adjustment action is taken in accordance with manufacturer specifications or service manuals.
4.8. Appliance is assessed to ensure it complies with relevant standards and manufacturer specifications prior to commissioning and return to service.

5. Clean up 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, serviced and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
5.3. Information is accessed and documentation completed in accordance with workplace requirements.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
W9702	CPCPGS4002A	Service Type A gas appliances	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WF908	CPCPGS4022A	Service Type A gas appliances	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D414	CPC32711	Certificate III in Gas Fitting	Qualification