CPCPPS5000 — Design gas bulk storage systems

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What an assessment for CPCPPS5000 must cover

52 assessable components: 4 elements (23 performance criteria), 4 performance evidence and 25 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Evaluate design parameters.

1.1Establish scope of work for gas bulk storage systems.
1.2Establish system performance requirements.
1.3Determine design requirements from plans, specifications and client brief.
1.4Review and analyse statutory and regulatory requirements and Australian and New Zealand Standards for the design of gas bulk storage systems.
1.5Conduct research, including a desktop study to identify a range of system options.
1.6Interpret manufacturer requirements and trade and technical manuals for installing gas bulk storage systems.
1.7Conduct a cost-benefit analysis to compare a range materials and system designs.

2 Plan and detail system components.

2.1Determine layout of a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) bulk storage installation according to regulatory authorities.
2.2Prepare site plans for bulk installations, including layout of pipework systems.
2.3Specify fire protection systems according to Australian and New Zealand standards and provide detail of deluge systems.
2.4Plan and detail control valves and fittings.
2.5Analyse and locate content gauges according to code requirements and specify meters and regulators.
2.6Evaluate and specify vaporisers and calculate vaporisation rates.
2.7Perform system calculations for a range of applications according to regulations and manufacturer requirements.
2.8Determine pipe fixings for a range of applications.
2.9Specify approved materials, jointing methods and installation requirements for gas bulk storage systems.

3 Design and size systems.

3.1Design complex gas bulk storage systems using plans and details of system components and established design parameters.
3.2Design a range of suitable system approaches.
3.3Design and size systems using computer software packages.

4 Prepare documentation.

4.1Prepare system plans.
4.2Prepare system specifications.
4.3Prepare system testing and commissioning schedule.
4.4Produce operation and maintenance manual.

Performance evidence

evaluating and documenting design parameters for a range of gas bulk storage systems
planning and detailing system components, including: meters, pipes, regulators, valves, vaporisers
designing a deluge system
designing and sizing gas bulk storage systems using appropriate software

Knowledge evidence

common terminology and definitions used in design of gas bulk storage systems for all classes of building
drafting principles
nature of materials used and effects of performance under various conditions such as: minimum safe operating temperature, minimum safe operating pressure, maximum safe operating pressure, maximum permissible loading on supports
principles of technology in the design of gas bulk storage systems
requirements of state regulatory authorities, Australian Standards and manufacturer specifications, including hazards identified in relation to devices and systems used
workplace safety requirements, including relevant statutory regulations, codes and standards
scope of work: interpretation of plans and specifications; principles of operation of various types of LPG components and fault conditions in LPG components; sizing and documenting layout of gas bulk storage installations including fire protection systems such as: chemical injection, extinguishers, hose reels, hydrants, monitors, portable and fixed types of firefighting equipment, spray systems
design requirements: architectural specifications, builder specifications, owner requirements, specialist gas use applications, cost-benefit analysis
statutory and regulatory requirements and Australian and New Zealand Standards: Acts, regulations and local and state government policies, including group and strata titling; AS/NZS1596 The storage and handling of LP gas; AS/NZS 2430.3 Classification of hazardous areas Examples of area classification - Flammable gases; AS/NZS 5601.1 Gas installations - General installations; National Construction Code (NCC)
manufacturer information: pump tables, sizing tables, specifications, technical and trade manuals
operational and safety requirements established using Australian and New Zealand Standards and local and state authority plans
layout of pipework system considerations: not unduly affecting building integrity and aesthetic appeal; applying principles of economy, serviceability, durability and fit for purpose
control valves: applications of valves and code requirements for installation; emergency shutdown valves; excess flow valves; hydrostatic relief valves; individual valve types; over pressure shut off devices
types of fittings: bends, inspection openings, junctions, meters, reflux valves, staged regulators, traps, vaporisers, pumps and compressors
meters: mass flow, positive displacement, turbine
system calculations: determination of flow and appliance loadings; interpretation of design charts and tables; pipe sizing calculations
pipe fixings: anchors, bedding, bracket spacing, concrete support, corrosion protection, cover, hanging brackets, material requirements, saddles, wall and ceiling brackets
materials: concrete, copper, fittings and valves, high density polyethylene (HDPE), measures to prevent the spread of fire
jointing methods: brazing, mechanical joints, solvent cement welding, threading
installation requirements: bedding, clipping, concrete support, installation details, jointing requirements, level of workmanship
types of plans: axonometrics, cross-sections, details, elevations, isometrics, sections, schematics produced using: computer generation, drawing equipment
specification: clipping, details of specialised components, jointing, manufacturer requirements, materials, valves, workmanship
testing for: flow testing, leak check, vaporisation rate check
commissioning schedule requirements: flow testing, leak check, vaporisation rate check
inclusions required in operation and maintenance manuals.

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What does an assessment tool for CPCPPS5000 need to cover?

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