CPCPMS3040 - Install and commission evaporative air cooling systems

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Unit code: CPCPMS3040 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
CPCPCM2043 - Carry out WHS requirements and
CPCPCM2055 - Work safely on roofs and
CPCPCM3021 - Flash penetrations through roofs and walls and
CPCPWT3029 - Install water pipe systems
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to install and maintain evaporative air cooling systems.

Assessment

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 commissioning an evaporative air cooling system on a roof including:
* flashing the roof penetration
* installing a plenum box and duct work to three diffusers with at least one diffuser positioned three metres from the plenum box, including appropriate duct work support
* connecting cold water to an isolation valve within one metre of the appliance
* install drain to approved point of discharge
* connecting and completing installation testing and commissioning the systems operation.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* characteristics and application of approved materials and components
* terminology relating to evaporative air cooling systems
* effect of bacteria in water, and health implications
* processes, procedures and techniques of:
* effective isolation
* installing and testing evaporative air cooling systems
* roof penetration and flashing
* system of measurement and calculations
* types of evaporative air cooling system materials:
* control panels
* diffusers
* ducting materials
* evaporative air cooling systems
* grilles
* insulation
* considerations for work site preparation:
* ensuring structural integrity of roof
* installing piping and isolating valve
* installing piping and isolating valve in roof cavity
* installing plinths
* installing structural supports
* other services connections to units:
* electrical connections
* water supply.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will advise students of class notes, reading materials produced by VU Polytechnic and further support via VU Polytechnic e-learning system and/or in person.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate III in Plumbing
CPC32420 | Certificate iii | Duration:

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