Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify gas piping system requirements.
- Building plans and specifications and any special instructions are obtained.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with the installation of gas piping systems, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
- Quality assurance requirements for company operations are identified and adhered to.
- Gas load and design requirements are determined from design drawing or given information.
- Size of piping is calculated in accordance with relevant Australian standards, authorities' and workplace requirements.
- Set out of piping systems is in accordance with design drawing or instruction and complies with relevant Australian standards, authorities' and workplace requirements.
- Quantity and type of materials to conform to appropriate relevant Australian standards are estimated from design drawings or on-site dimensions.
- Prepare for installation.
- Materials and equipment are ordered and checked for compliance with docket and order form, and for acceptable condition.
- Appropriate tools and equipment for piping system installation, including personal protective equipment, are identified, selected and checked for serviceability.
- Appropriate testing equipment is selected.
- Work is planned in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work.
- Work area and materials are prepared to support efficient installation of the system.
- Install and test piping system.
- Support system and installation method, including fixings, are selected to comply with manufacturer instructions, relevant Australian standards and workplace requirements.
- Pipe system is installed and jointed in accordance with design drawing or instruction and complies with relevant Australian standards and workplace requirements.
- System is tested in accordance with job requirements, relevant Australian standards and workplace requirements.
- Leaks are located and repaired and system is retested.
- Sustainability principles and concepts are applied throughout the installation.
- System is purged of air in accordance with relevant Australian standards.
- Test data is recorded in format required by regulating authority and workplace requirements.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled in accordance with legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specifications.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
- Information is accessed and documentation completed in accordance with regulatory and workplace requirements.