Thermostatic Mixing Valves (TMV)

Course overview

This course will provide learners with the skills and knowledge required to test, commission and maintain hot water temperature control valve devices in water services. It covers the identification of requirements, preparation of work, commissioning and maintenance activities and finalisation of work, including documentation.

Prerequisites

Learners must hold water supply registration and/or license.

There are no prerequisite training units for this unit of competency.

However it is 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:

• Sixteen hours of trainer led learning and assessment over two (2) consecutive days.

Course duration

16 hours over two (2) consecutive days.

Course outcome

On successful completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Identify sources and gather information relevant to testing, commissioning and maintenance of hot water temperature control devices.
• Apply safety and quality assurance requirements and demonstrate effective work methods relevant to testing, commissioning and maintenance of hot water temperature control devices.
• Test, commission and undertake maintenance of hot water temperature control devices, including thermostatic mixing valves in water services.
• Identify and complete all relevant documentation relevant to testing, commissioning and maintenance of hot water temperature control devices.

Course recognition

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

Assessment arrangements

Assessment for this course requires participants to:

• complete a theory assessment
• undertake a practical assessment to commission and maintain heated water temperature control valves including completing appropriate documentation.

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.