Course Title: Install Type B gas appliance flues

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2015

Course Code: BUIL6302C

Course Title: Install Type B gas appliance flues

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3312 - Certificate III in Plumbing

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254468

Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Program Manager - Warren James
Tel: +61 3 9925 4468
Email: warren.james@rmit.edu.au
 

Nominal Hours: 4

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.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS requirements

Course Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to install flue systems for Type B gas appliances. Work may also involve the installation of power flue applications. The design requirements of this unit are limited to the application of the design to layout and installation.
 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CPCPGS3050A Install Type B gas appliance flues

Element:

2 Identify flue requirements.

3 Install flue.

4 Clean up.

1 Prepare for work.

 

Performance Criteria:

1 Prepare for work. 1.1 Work plans, specifications and any special instructions are obtained.
1.2 Work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements associated with installing flues for Type B gas appliances are adhered to throughout the work.
1.3 Quality assurance requirements for company operations are identified and adhered to.
1.4 Approval of system design is obtained according to statutory and regulatory authority and workplace requirements.
1.5 Tasks are planned in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work.
1.6 Sequence of work is prioritised to suit job requirements.
1.7 Tools and equipment are selected consistent with installing a Type B appliance flue and checked for serviceability.

2.1 Details of dimensions and loads are checked for compliance with plans and specifications.
2.2 Size of flue is calculated according to authorities’ requirements and is appropriate for type of appliance burner.
2.3 Flue is selected for type of appliance and its determined route, in compliance with relevant Australian standards.
2.4 Quantity and type of materials for the installation are calculated from plans and specifications.
3.1 Preparatory work, including any penetration of walls and rooves, is performed according to industry and workplace requirements.
3.2 Installation is completed without damage or distortion to surrounding environment or other services.
3.3 Flue is installed in compliance with relevant Australian standards and authorities’ requirements.
3.4 Sustainability principles and concepts are applied throughout the installation.
4.1 Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
4.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
4.3 Information is accessed and documentation completed according to workplace requirements.
 

 


Learning Outcomes


Refer to elements


Details of Learning Activities

Learning activities include in class workbook activities and researching industry practices and standards.
This may include online learning activities.
Students are expected to undertake design, size and documentation to relevant industry standards to include sustainability and WHS principles.
 


Teaching Schedule

This unit is delivered over 2 sessions

Session Number Topic                                           Learning activities/Resources                                  Elememnts/Performance criteria Assessments
1 Theory of Install Type B gas appliance flues  Pearsons Gas services chap 15. pgs 364-394. worksheets 6,7. pearsons Gas chap 15 PPT. RMIT yellow learners resource book. Introduce AS5601 2013. 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7  
1 cont’d Swms, Underpinnings, Formative tasks Students complete Swms, underpinning questions in student recording book. 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 Assessment 1- Submit Swms, work book, underpinning questions.
2 Practical tasks- Install Type B gas appliance flues Students Install Type B gas appliance flues using tools and equipment in workshop. Student recording book required for self assessment. 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 Assessment 2- Practical installation of tasks


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

There are no prescribed textbooks. Class notes (workbook) will be provided to all students enrolled in this unit.
References


References

Relevant standards and codes of practices


Other Resources

AS5601 2013


Overview of Assessment

 Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

 

Assessment

Task 1

Assessment 1- Written tasks from workbook

Task 2

Assessment 2- Practical installation

 

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

 

Assessment  Mapping Matrix 

Element/

Performance Criteria Covered

Task 1

Task 2

1.1

x

x

1.2

x

x

1.3

x

x

1.4

x

x

1.5

x

x

1.6

x

x

1.7

x

x

2.1

x

x

2.2

x

x

2.3

x

x

2.4

x

x

3.1

x

x

3.2

x

x

3.3

x

x

4.1

x

x

4.2

x

x

4.3

x

x

 

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.


Assessment Tasks

Students are required to complete 2 different types of assessment tasks


Assessment 1- Submit workbook underpinning questions and completed Swms (weighting 30%)
Assessment 2- Practical installationof tasks  (weighting 70%)


To successfully complete this unit, a student needs to be deemed competent (CA grade) in both assessment tasks.
Grading Criteria:
NYC - Not yet competent
CA - Competence Achieved
DNS - Did not submit assessment
 


Assessment Matrix

Assessment Task                                                   Element/PC                                                                               Percentage weighting
Assessment 1- Written tasks from workbook 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4 30%
Assessment 2- Practical installation of . 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 70%

Other Information

Academic Misconduct
Students are reminded that cheating, whether by fabrication, falsification of data, or plagiarism, is an offence subject to University disciplinary procedures. Plagiarism in oral or written presentations is the presentation of the work, idea or creation of another person, without appropriate referencing, as though it is one’s own. Plagiarism is not acceptable.
The use of another person’s work or ideas must be acknowledged. Failure to do so may result in charges of academic misconduct which carry a range of penalties including cancellation of results and exclusion from your course.
Students are responsible for ensuring that their work is kept in a secure place. It is also a disciplinary offence for students to allow their work to be plagiarized by another student.
Students should be aware of their rights and responsibilities regarding the use of copyright material. It is strongly recommended that students refer to the Guidelines for Students at the RMIT University Homepage.
 

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