Course / qualification / unit code

CPCPWT4013A Commission and maintain hot water temperature control devices.

Course overview 

This course will provide participants 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.

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 Statement of Attainment for CPCPWT4013A Commission and maintain hot water temperature control devices.

Participants wishing to engage in further formal studies will receive credit for this unit where it forms part of any other accredited course or training package qualification.

Target participants

• Registered and/or licensed plumbers wishing to gain skills and knowledge in commissioning and maintenance of hot water temperature control devices.
• Newly qualified plumbers or completing apprentices wishing to develop a better understanding of water temperature control processes including commissioning and maintenance of hot water temperature control devices.

Participant entry requirements / prerequisites

Participants must hold water supply registration and /or license. Evidence of current water supply registration/licence will be required.

There are no pre requisite training units for this unit of competency.

Participants require language, literacy and numeracy skills of a sufficient level to enable them to complete activities applicable to the following levels of the Australian Core Skills Framework:

• Learning         Level 3
• Reading          Level 4
• Writing             Level 2
• Oral com.        Level 3
• Numeracy       Level 3

Duration

16 hours over two (2) consecutive days

Delivery arrangements

Course delivery involves:

• Sixteen hours of  trainer led learning and assessment over two (2) consecutive days (hrs)
• plus approximately four hours self directed learning prior to/or during course attendance.

Assessment arrangements

Assessment for this course requires participants to:

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