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CPCPGS3013A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install and commission Type A gas appliances

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPCPGS3013A - Install and commission Type A gas appliances
Description This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to install and commission Type A gas appliances approved for use with natural gas (NG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) up to 200kPa.Type A gas appliances are badged appliances of less than 500 megajoules (MJ) for which an approval scheme exists. They include but are not limited to space heaters, ducted heating systems, heated water storage, instant heated water heaters, decorative heaters, and gas stoves and hot plates.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application Site location for work application may be either domestic or commercial, and may be a new work site or an existing structure being renovated, extended, restored or maintained.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites CPCPCM2023A Carry out OHS requirements
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for work.
  • Building plans and specifications and any special instructions are obtained.
  • Safety (OHS) requirements associated with installing and commissioning Type A gas appliances, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
  • Quality assurance requirements for company operations are identified and adhered to.
  • Appropriate work notices and required documentation are completed and dispatched in accordance with the authorities' requirements.
  • Tasks are planned in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work.
  • Tools and equipment and materials, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.
  • Work area is prepared to support efficient installation of Type A gas appliances.
       
Element: Identify appliance requirements.
  • Appropriate appliance for the gas supply type is selected in accordance with the job specification, ensuring the currency of the Australian Gas Association (AGA) or Australian Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (ALPGA) approval number.
  • Existing piping is checked to ensure its compliance with relevant Australian standards and that its capacity is adequate for the additional load.
  • Appliance is located in conformance to regulatory requirements and relevant Australian standards, and is appropriate for appliance use and for piping, flue and ventilation requirements.
       
Element: Determine installation requirements.
  • Appropriate pipe fittings and components for the installation are selected in accordance with relevant Australian standards.
  • Size of branch line is calculated in accordance with regulating authorities' requirements.
  • Ventilation openings and source of air supply are determined in conformance to relevant Australian standards and format required by the job specifications.
  • Quantity and type of materials and other components required are estimated from design drawing or on-site dimensions.
  • Requirements for natural gas or LPG appliance regulator installation are determined.
       
Element: Install appliance.
  • Piping system is installed in accordance with design drawing or instruction and relevant Australian standards.
  • Pipe system is tested in accordance with relevant Australian standards and regulatory authorities' requirements.
  • Appliance is installed in accordance with relevant Australian standards and manufacturer instructions and without damage or distortion to surrounding environment or other services.
  • Sustainability principles and concepts are applied throughout the installation.
       
Element: Commission appliance.
  • Electrical safety check is conducted.
  • Consumer piping is purged and joints are reconnected in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • Appropriate testing instrument is selected and operated, with data being recorded in accordance with workplace requirements.
  • Pipe system is tested in accordance with relevant Australian standards and statutory and regulatory authority requirements.
  • Appliance is adjusted and reassembled and operation is checked in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
  • Operation of appliance is explained to customer.
       
Element: Clean up.
  • Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
  • 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.
       


Evidence Required

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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.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment providing that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate plumbing and services workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:

locating, interpreting and applying relevant information, relevant Australian standards and specifications to determine the requirements for the installation and commissioning of Type A gas appliances

applying safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including electrical requirements and personal protective clothing and equipment

as a minimum and given the plans and specifications, the ability to install and commission a water heater, space heater, and cooking appliance; at least one of which is to be a domestic installation, one a commercial installation, and one a fan assisted flued appliance, ensuring:

application of sustainability principles and concepts

correct identification of location, design and details of proposed installations

correct selection and use of appropriate processes, tools and equipment

completing all work to specification

compliance with regulations, relevant Australian standards and organisational quality procedures and processes

communicating and working effectively and safely with others.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the minimum task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

workplace instructions relating to safe working practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

material safety data sheets

research resources, including industry related systems information.

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

communication skills to:

access information

complete work notices and other relevant documentation

determine requirements

enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand

follow instructions

plan work with others

read and interpret:

documentation from a variety of sources

drawings and specifications

record test data in writing

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals

identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools, equipment or materials

numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations

organisational skills, including the ability to plan and set out work

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

technological skills to:

access and understand site-specific instructions in a variety of media

use mobile communication technology.

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is:

electrical safety and requisite precautions

how to access relevant information, including codes and technical standards

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements (SWMS)

material requirements determination process

procedures for installing and commissioning Type A gas appliances, including flashing and requirements for flues and ventilation

properties of gas, gas safety, combustion principles, pressure and flow rates

relevant statutory and authority requirements related to installing and commissioning Type A gas appliances

SI system of measurements

workplace and equipment safety requirements.

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.

Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations and may include:

handling of materials

hazard control

identification and testing for electrical hazards

personal protective clothing and equipment prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

safe operating procedures, including recognising and preventing hazards associated with:

electricity

hazardous materials and substances

service lines

surrounding structures and facilities

trip hazards

use of tools and equipment

work site visitors and the public

working at heights

working in proximity to others

use of firefighting equipment

use of first aid equipment

workplace environment and safety.

Environmental requirements may include:

clean-up protection

waste management.

Quality assurance requirements may include:

Australian standards

Environment Protection Authority (EPA)

environment policy

internal company quality assurance policy and risk management strategy

International Standards Organisation

site safety plan

workplace operations and procedures.

Tools and equipment may include:

chain blocks

drills

flaring tools

forklifts

hacksaws

hand trolleys

hoists and jacks

lifting and load shifting equipment

limited height scaffolding

measuring equipment

rollers

silver brazing equipment

spanners

test equipment and instruments

tin snips

wrenches.

Materials for installing and commissioning Type A gas appliances:

are to include Type A:

gas appliances

piping materials

flues

ventilation materials and components

are to comply with relevant Australian standards for installing and commissioning Type A gas appliances.

Sustainability principles and concepts:

Cover the current and future social, economic and environmental use of resources

may include:

appropriate component selection that has minimal environmental impact

choice of energy and water efficient appliances

efficient use and recycling of material

correct handling of hazardous materials

disposal of waste material to ensure minimal environmental impact.

Information may include:

charts and hand drawings

diagrams or sketches

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

job drawings

manufacturer specifications and instructions

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

memos

organisation work specifications and requirements

regulatory and legislative requirements, particularly those pertaining to:

building codes

OHS and environmental requirements

plumbing and gasfitting authority regulations

recognised formulas or tables accepted by the regulatory authority

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to installing and commissioning Type A gas appliances

signage

verbal, written and graphical instructions

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Building plans and specifications and any special instructions are obtained. 
Safety (OHS) requirements associated with installing and commissioning Type A gas appliances, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work. 
Quality assurance requirements for company operations are identified and adhered to. 
Appropriate work notices and required documentation are completed and dispatched in accordance with the authorities' requirements. 
Tasks are planned in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work. 
Tools and equipment and materials, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability. 
Work area is prepared to support efficient installation of Type A gas appliances. 
Appropriate appliance for the gas supply type is selected in accordance with the job specification, ensuring the currency of the Australian Gas Association (AGA) or Australian Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (ALPGA) approval number. 
Existing piping is checked to ensure its compliance with relevant Australian standards and that its capacity is adequate for the additional load. 
Appliance is located in conformance to regulatory requirements and relevant Australian standards, and is appropriate for appliance use and for piping, flue and ventilation requirements. 
Appropriate pipe fittings and components for the installation are selected in accordance with relevant Australian standards. 
Size of branch line is calculated in accordance with regulating authorities' requirements. 
Ventilation openings and source of air supply are determined in conformance to relevant Australian standards and format required by the job specifications. 
Quantity and type of materials and other components required are estimated from design drawing or on-site dimensions. 
Requirements for natural gas or LPG appliance regulator installation are determined. 
Piping system is installed in accordance with design drawing or instruction and relevant Australian standards. 
Pipe system is tested in accordance with relevant Australian standards and regulatory authorities' requirements. 
Appliance is installed in accordance with relevant Australian standards and manufacturer instructions and without damage or distortion to surrounding environment or other services. 
Sustainability principles and concepts are applied throughout the installation. 
Electrical safety check is conducted. 
Consumer piping is purged and joints are reconnected in accordance with workplace requirements. 
Appropriate testing instrument is selected and operated, with data being recorded in accordance with workplace requirements. 
Pipe system is tested in accordance with relevant Australian standards and statutory and regulatory authority requirements. 
Appliance is adjusted and reassembled and operation is checked in accordance with manufacturer specifications. 
Operation of appliance is explained to customer. 
Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification. 
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. 

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