Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify LPG system requirements.
- Plans, specifications and any special instructions are obtained.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with installing and commissioning LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes, water craft and mobile workplaces, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
- Quality assurance requirements for company operations are identified and adhered to.
- Gas load and design requirements are determined from plans, specifications, and job drawing or workplace instructions.
- System capacity is calculated to ensure adequacy for the required load and compliance with standards and workplace requirements.
- Appropriate regulator and piping are identified in terms of size, connection sizes and capacity, in accordance with standards and workplace requirements.
- Location of cylinders, appliances and piping set out is identified in accordance with job requirements and in compliance with standards and workplace requirements.
- Quantity of piping, components and fittings are estimated in compliance with standards and workplace requirements.
- Prepare for installation.
- Materials, equipment, appliances and cylinders are ordered and checked for compliance with docket and order form, and for acceptable condition.
- Appropriate tools and equipment for installing and commissioning LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes, water craft and mobile workplaces, including personal protective equipment, are identified and selected.
- Work is planned in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work.
- Work area and materials are prepared to support efficient installation of the system.
- Install LPG system, including flue and ventilation.
- Cylinders, regulators, associated pipework, appliances and fixings are installed in compliance with manufacturer requirements, standards and workplace requirements.
- Compliance plates are located and fitted in accordance with statutory and regulatory authority requirements, standards and workplace requirements.
- Test and commission LPG system.
- Appropriate test equipment is selected.
- System is tested in accordance with standards and workplace requirements.
- System is adjusted to provide required flow pressure in conformance to standards and workplace requirements.
- Test data is recorded in format required by regulatory and workplace requirements.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of or recycled in accordance with state or territory statutory and regulatory authority legislation and workplace procedures.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
- Information is accessed and documentation completed in accordance with workplace requirements.