Course Title: Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3171 Certificate III in Plumbing

Course Title: Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 8

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

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Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit specifies the competency required to determine, install and test materials/equipment required to support natural ventilation of Type A gas appliances operating on NG, LPG, or TLP up to 200kPa.   Work associated with this unit is undertaken within the plumbing and services sector in accordance with relevant Australian Standards.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

Nil



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

BCPGS3014A Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances

Elements:

1. Prepare for work
2. Identify natural ventilation requirements
3. Install ventilation and test appliance
4. Clean up


Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards.
Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor.  Feedback will be provided throughout the course.