CPCPGS3060 - Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8 kl

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Unit code: CPCPGS3060 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
CPCPCM2043 - Carry out WHS requirements
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to select, locate and install liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage of 500 to 8000 litres aggregate capacity.

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 a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage facility of capacity greater than 500 litres (but less than 8 kl) to a consumer point of connection, including:
* a tank or a manifold installation connecting a minimum of three cylinders with a storage capacity greater than 500 litres (but less than 8 kl)
* installation of a first and second stage regulator
* testing first and second stage piping installation.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* LPG storage requirements
* characteristics, application and limitations of approved materials and components including:
* vaporisation rates
* manifold
* tank/cylinder support(s) and bases
* approved piping materials
* approved fitting and fixing materials
* gas storage containers (500 l – 8 kl)
* gas regulators
* non-metallic hose assemblies
* processes, procedures and techniques for:
* installing and connecting LPG supply
* determining and calculating material quantities
* how to access relevant information, including job plans and specifications, codes, Australian standards, manufacturer’s specifications and jurisdictional requirements
* tools, materials and equipment used to install LPG storage
* work health and safety requirements for installing LPG storage
* properties of gas, gas safety, combustion principles, pressure and flow rates.

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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