Gas Services,
3rd Edition

Part A: Gas fundamentals
1 Fuel gases
2 Units of measurement and gas industry terms
3 Gas distribution systems
4 Gas constituents and characteristics
5 Gas industry workplace safety
6 Combustion principles
7 LPG basics

Part B: Units of competency
8 Size consumer gas piping systems
9 Install gas piping systems  
10 Install gas pressure control equipment  
11 Purge consumer piping
12 Calculate and install natural ventilation for Type A gas appliances
13 Install and commission Type A gas appliances
14 Install Type A gas appliance flues
15 Connect and disconnect Type A gas appliances
16 Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity up to 500 litres
17 Install LPG systems in caravans, mobile homes and mobile workplaces
18 Install LPG systems in marine craft
19 Install gas sub-meters
20 Install LPG storage of aggregate storage capacity exceeding 500 litres and less than 8 kL
21 Maintain Type A gas appliances
22 Install Type B gas appliance flues
Appendix: Advanced skills - flue sizing

• Owen Smith

  Owen Smith has been a plumbing and gas-fitting teacher, and manager in the TAFE sector since 2001. He holds a Bachelor Degree in Adult and Vocational Education, and was a foundation member of the National Plumbing and Services Training Advisory Group (NPSTAG).

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• Table of Contents restructured to match the UoC-by-chapter style

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• Addresses core and elective units of competency from the latest CPC Training Package 'From experience’ boxes outline responsibilities of employees - including the skills they need to acquire and the real-life challenges they may face at work - to enhance their employability skills on the job site 'Green tip’ boxes highlight the applications of sustainable technology, materials, or products in the industry 'Green tip’ boxes highlight the applications of sustainable technology, materials, or products in the industry ‘WH&S ’ boxes highlight important advice on safe work practices for plumbers by identifying safety issues and providing urgent safety reminders Includes additional gas fundamental units: 1. Fuel gases; 2. Units of measurement and gas industry terms; 3. Gas distribution systems; 4. Gas constituents and characteristics; 5. Gas industry workplace safety; 6. Combustion principles; 7. LPG basics MindTap - Premium online teaching and learning tools are available on the MindTap platform - the personalised eLearning solution.

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