Gas Services

Addressing the latest CPC package for the Certificate III in Plumbing qualification, this text helps students learn more effectively with a variety of study and revision tools including worksheets, learning tasks and photo case studies. 'Employability' boxes outline the responsibilities of employees, including skills they need to acquire and real-life challenges they may face at work. A variety of example boxes provide worked examples of how to perform practical tasks or complete mathematical calculations.

Gas Services, 3e covers the following units of competency - Core Units: CPCPGS3056 Size and install consumer gas piping systems; CPCPGS3048 Install gas pressure control equipment; CPCPGS3051 Purge consumer piping; CPCPGS3054 Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances; CPCPGS3061 Install and commission Type A gas appliances; CPCPGS3049 Install gas appliance flues; CPCPGS3053 Disconnect and reconnect Type A gas appliances; CPCPGS3059 Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres; Elective Units: CPCPGS3046 Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces; CPCPGS3047 Install LPG systems in marine craft; CPCPGS3055 Install gas sub-meters; CPCPGS3060 Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8 kl; CPCPGS3052 Maintain Type A gas appliances;

The Plumbing Skills series provides learners with the knowledge, skills and awareness they need to be successful in the plumbing industry. The series is structured to build step-by-step knowledge, working from general/foundation subjects towards more specific and technical detail as they progress. Premium online teaching and learning tools are available on the MindTap platform. Learn more about the online tools au.cengage.com/mindtap

About the Author

Owen Smith has been a plumbing and gas-fitting teacher, and manager in the TAFE sector since 2001. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Adult and Vocational Education, and was a foundation member of the National Plumbing and Services Training Advisory Group (NPSTAG).