CPCPMS3034 - Install and test medical gas pipeline systems

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
* installing and testing three medical gas pipeline systems (each with a different medical gas) from a manifold system to terminal units and fittings ensuring:
* the inclusion of purged silver brazed joint(s)
* a minimum of 1.5 metres of approved copper tube per medical gas pipeline incorporating a minimum of two changes of direction using a mechanical bender
* test and document results are recorded
* cleanliness and sterility of finished system
* correct identification of requirements and details of proposed installation
* correct selection and use of appropriate processes, tools and equipment
* completion of all work to specifications.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* pressure testing procedures and equipment
* processes and requirements of installing, testing and purging medical gas pipeline systems
* types of information on medical gas pipelines systems
* materials for installing medical gas pipeline systems
* types of medical gas and pipelines:
* medical breathing air
* medical suction
* standard oxygen
* components of medical gas pipeline systems:
* fixtures and labels
* medical gas pipeline materials and supports
* terminal units and fittings
* how to access relevant information, including codes, standards and manufacturer’s specifications
* tools, materials and equipment used to install and test medical gas pipeline systems
* work health and safety (WHS) requirements to install and test medical gas pipeline systems
* properties of gas, gas safety, combustion principles, pressure and flow rates.