Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work.
- Building plans and specifications and any special instructions are obtained.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with installing and commissioning Type A gas appliances, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
- Quality assurance requirements for company operations are identified and adhered to.
- Appropriate work notices and required documentation are completed and dispatched in accordance with the authorities' requirements.
- Tasks are planned in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work.
- Tools and equipment and materials, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.
- Work area is prepared to support efficient installation of Type A gas appliances.
- Identify appliance requirements.
- Appropriate appliance for the gas supply type is selected in accordance with the job specification, ensuring the currency of the Australian Gas Association (AGA) or Australian Liquefied Petroleum Gas Association (ALPGA) approval number.
- Existing piping is checked to ensure its compliance with relevant Australian standards and that its capacity is adequate for the additional load.
- Appliance is located in conformance to regulatory requirements and relevant Australian standards, and is appropriate for appliance use and for piping, flue and ventilation requirements.
- Determine installation requirements.
- Appropriate pipe fittings and components for the installation are selected in accordance with relevant Australian standards.
- Size of branch line is calculated in accordance with regulating authorities' requirements.
- Ventilation openings and source of air supply are determined in conformance to relevant Australian standards and format required by the job specifications.
- Quantity and type of materials and other components required are estimated from design drawing or on-site dimensions.
- Requirements for natural gas or LPG appliance regulator installation are determined.
- Install appliance.
- Piping system is installed in accordance with design drawing or instruction and relevant Australian standards.
- Pipe system is tested in accordance with relevant Australian standards and regulatory authorities' requirements.
- Appliance is installed in accordance with relevant Australian standards and manufacturer instructions and without damage or distortion to surrounding environment or other services.
- Sustainability principles and concepts are applied throughout the installation.
- Commission appliance.
- Electrical safety check is conducted.
- Consumer piping is purged and joints are reconnected in accordance with workplace requirements.
- Appropriate testing instrument is selected and operated, with data being recorded in accordance with workplace requirements.
- Pipe system is tested in accordance with relevant Australian standards and statutory and regulatory authority requirements.
- Appliance is adjusted and reassembled and operation is checked in accordance with manufacturer specifications.
- Operation of appliance is explained to customer.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
- 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 workplace requirements.