Gas licence level training

Overview
This course will enable learners to design, size and document the layout of consumer gas installations that feature;

• Operating pressures of up to 200kPa
• Fluing, ventilation and installation requirements
• NG and LPG installations
• Domestic and commercial installations
• Caravan and marine installations.

This work may be done in multi storied buildings and/or multiple buildings supplied through one gas source.

It covers preparing for the work, identifying and confirming system requirements, design system layout and work finalisation processes, including documentation.

Regional participants welcome! Online training options available for participants at home. Contact PICAC for more details.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisite units for this unit of competency.
However learners must have completed the Certificate III in Plumbing or equivalent and be registered in gas.

It is also recommended that learners are able to demonstrate language, literacy and numeracy skills equivalent to Level 3 and Level 4 of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF).
All new entrants to this unit will be required to undergo a pre-assessment of their language, literacy and numeracy designed to identify their level of ability against the ACSF.

Course structure

Course delivery involves:

• 42 hours of trainer led learning and assessment over 14 weeks, one (1) evening per week
• Plus approximately 18 hours self directed learning prior to/or during course attendance

Course duration

60 hours

Course outcomes

On successful completion of CPCPGS4011C Design and size consumer gas installations learners will be able to:

• Prepare for design work
• Identify system requirements for consumer gas installations
• Plan and design the system layout for various consumer gas installations
• Apply relevant safety, quality assurance and sustainability requirements
• Identify and complete all relevant documentation

Course recognition

Learners successfully completing this course will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment.

This unit is required by the Victorian Building Authority for registered plumbers who wish to seek their licence in Gas. It is an accredited unit of competency in CPC40912 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services.

Assessment arrangements

Assessment for this course requires learners to:

• Complete a theory assessment
• Undertake four (4) practical assessment related to the design, sizing and lay out of consumer gas installations.

External assessment
The VBA external assessment for the Gas licence will be held at the completion of the course for those learners who wish to undertake it.

Category A: $0*
Training participant is a fully financial PPTEU member. May be registered in training course by self or employer.
Category B: $420
Training participant is a Master Plumbers, AMCA or NFIA Association member.
Category C: $600
Training participant is not a member of PPTEU, Master Plumbers, AMCA or NFIA.