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Task D-11 Installs venting systems
Task Descriptor
Oil heat system technicians install venting systems, and combustion air and make-up air equipment and components. Venting systems convey products of combustion safely outside.
D-11.01 - Selects venting system
D-11.01 - Selects venting system
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| D-11.01.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task |
| D-11.01.02P |
identify type of venting system and components required |
type of venting system and components required are identified |
| D-11.01.03P |
measure clearances for venting systems |
clearances for venting systems are measured according to codes, standards and regulations, and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-11.01.04P |
calculate capacities for venting systems |
capacities for venting systems are calculated according to codes, standards and regulations, and manufacturers’ specifications |
Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- venting systems: chimney, balanced flue, mechanical
- components: sealants, ductwork and piping, insulation, fasteners, liners, chimney (pre-fab), direct vents, bricks, grilles, hoods, caps, dampers, fans, controls, wiring, construction material, heater (pre-heat)
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes and Objectives |
| D-11.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of venting systems, their components, characteristics, applications and operation
- identify types of venting systems and their components, and describe their characteristics and applications
- describe operating principles of venting systems
- interpret information pertaining to venting systems found on drawings and specifications
- explain effect of draft and describe its purpose
- explain how chimney draft is measured
- explain effects of improper draft
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| D-11.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to select venting systems and their components
- identify tools and equipment used to select venting systems, and describe their procedures for use
- describe procedures to select venting systems and their components
- describe procedures to take measurements and perform calculations for venting systems
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| D-11.01.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to selection of venting systems
- identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to selection of venting systems
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- venting systems: chimney, balanced flue, mechanical
- components: sealants, ductwork and piping, insulation, fasteners, liners, chimney (pre-fab), direct vents, bricks, grilles, hoods, caps, dampers, fans, controls, wiring, construction material, heater (pre-heat)
- improper drafts: air leakage, standby losses, burner air delivery, spillage
D-11.02 - Prepares locations for termination
D-11.02 - Prepares locations for termination
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| D-11.02.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task |
| D-11.02.02P |
measure clearances |
clearances are measured according to codes, standards and regulations, and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-11.02.03P |
perform basic carpentry |
basic carpentry is performed according to codes, standards and regulations, and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-11.02.04P |
visualize layout of system |
layout of system is visualized |
| D-11.02.05P |
perform basic masonry |
basic masonry is performed |
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes and Objectives |
| D-11.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to prepare locations for termination
- identify tools and equipment used to prepare locations for termination, and describe their procedures for use
- identify hazards, and describe safe work practices to prepare locations for termination
- describe procedures to prepare locations for termination
- describe procedures to measure clearances
- describe procedures to perform basic carpentry and masonry
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| D-11.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to preparation of locations for termination
- identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to preparation of locations for termination
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D-11.03 - Installs venting components
D-11.03 - Installs venting components
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| D-11.03.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task |
| D-11.03.02P |
assemble venting components |
venting components are assembled according to codes, standards and regulations, and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-11.03.03P |
apply sealants |
sealants are applied according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-11.03.04P |
fasten and secure venting components |
venting components are fastened and secured according to codes, standards and regulations, and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-11.03.05P |
install liners |
liners are installed according to codes, standards and regulations, and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-11.03.06P |
perform basic carpentry |
basic carpentry is performed according to codes, standards and regulations, and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-11.03.07P |
perform basic masonry |
basic masonry is performed |
Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- venting components: sealants, ductwork and piping, insulation, fasteners, liners, chimney (pre-fab), direct vents, bricks, grilles, hoods, caps, dampers, fans, controls, wiring, construction material, heater (pre-heat)
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes and Objectives |
| D-11.03.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of venting components, their characteristics, applications and operation
- identify types of venting components, and describe their characteristics and applications
- identify types of liners, and describe their characteristics and applications
- identify types of sealants used for venting, and describe their characteristics and applications
- identify types of fasteners and supports used to secure venting, and describe their characteristics and applications
- describe operating principles of venting components
- interpret information pertaining to venting components found on drawings and specifications
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| D-11.03.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to install venting components
- identify tools and equipment used to install venting components, and describe their procedures for use
- identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to installation of venting components
- describe procedures to install venting components
- describe sequence of installation
- describe procedures to perform basic carpentry and masonry
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| D-11.03.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to installation of venting components
- identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to installation of venting components
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- venting components: sealants, ductwork and piping, insulation, fasteners, liners, chimney (pre-fab), direct vents, bricks, grilles, hoods, caps, dampers, fans, controls, wiring, construction material, heater (pre-heat)
D-11.04 - Secures venting system to structure
D-11.04 - Secures venting system to structure
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Performance Criteria |
Evidence of Attainment |
| D-11.04.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task |
| D-11.04.02P |
measure support points |
support points are measured according to codes, standards and regulations, and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-11.04.03P |
fasten venting system to structure |
venting system is fastened to structure according to codes, standards and regulations, and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-11.04.04P |
apply sealants |
sealants are applied according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-11.04.05P |
perform basic masonry |
basic masonry is performed |
Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- venting systems: chimneys, balanced flues, mechanical
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes and Objectives |
| D-11.04.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of venting systems, their components, characteristics, applications and operation
- identify types of venting systems and their components, and describe their characteristics and applications
- describe operating principles of venting systems
- interpret information pertaining to venting systems found on drawings and specifications
- identify types of fasteners and supports used to secure venting system to structure, and describe their characteristics and applications
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| D-11.04.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to secure venting system to structure
- identify tools and equipment used to secure venting system to structure, and describe their procedures for use
- identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to securing of venting system to structure
- describe procedures to secure venting system to structure
- describe sequence of assembly
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| D-11.04.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to securing of venting system to structure
- identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to securing of venting system to structure
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- venting systems: chimneys, balanced flues, mechanical
- components: sealants, ductwork and piping, insulation, fasteners, liners, chimney (pre-fab), direct vents, bricks, grilles, hoods, caps, dampers, fans, controls, wiring, construction material, heater (pre-heat)
Task D-12 Installs equipment and components for combustion air and make-up air
Task Descriptor
Oil heat system technicians install equipment and components for combustion air and make-up air. Equipment supplies adequate air for combustion and make-up air and to maintain balanced pressure in the mechanical room.
D-12.01 - Selects equipment and components
D-12.01 - Selects equipment and components
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| D-12.01.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task |
| D-12.01.02P |
verify site measurements and clearance for equipment and its location/orientation |
site measurements and clearance for equipment and its location/orientation is verified for serviceability and overall function |
| D-12.01.03P |
verify utilities |
required utilities are available |
| D-12.01.04P |
determine location of other equipment |
location of other equipment is determined |
| D-12.01.05P |
determine equipment and components |
equipment and components are determined according to factors |
| D-12.01.06P |
verify equipment and component specifications |
equipment and component specifications are verified according to design specifications, code and operational requirements |
| D-12.01.07P |
calculate size |
size is calculated according to codes, standards and regulations, and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-12.01.08P |
determine location of intakes for combustion air and make-up air |
location of intakes for combustion air and make-up air is determined according to codes, standards and regulations, and manufacturers’ specifications |
Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- equipment: water heaters, forced-air furnaces, hot water boilers
- components: fans, ducting, grilles, coil heat exchangers
- factors: code requirements, manufacturers’ and engineering specifications, system and client requirements, regulations, drawings, site conditions, environmental conditions
- component specifications: blower capacity, pressure drops, size, fluid flow, heating/cooling capacity, sensible heating ratio
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes and Objectives |
| D-12.01.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of equipment and their components, their characteristics, applications, capacities and operation
- identify types of equipment and their components, and describe their characteristics, applications and capacities
- describe operating principles of equipment and their components
- interpret information pertaining to equipment and their components found on drawings and specifications
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| D-12.01.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to select equipment and their components
- identify tools and equipment used to select equipment and their components, and describe their procedures for use
- identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to selection of equipment and their components
- describe procedures to select equipment and their components
- describe procedures to perform measurements and calculations
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| D-12.01.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to selection of equipment and their components
- identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to selection of equipment and their components
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- equipment: water heaters, forced-air furnaces, hot water boilers
- components: fans, ducting, grilles, coil heat exchangers
- component specifications: blower capacity, pressure drops, size, fluid flow, heating/cooling capacity, sensible heating ratio
D-12.02 - Prepares location for equipment and components for combustion air and make-up air
D-12.02 - Prepares location for equipment and components for combustion air and make-up air
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Performance Criteria |
Evidence of Attainment |
| D-12.02.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task |
| D-12.02.02P |
perform basic carpentry |
basic carpentry is performed |
| D-12.02.03P |
measure clearances |
clearances are measured according to codes, standards and regulations, and manufacturers’ specifications to ensure that equipment will fit in location |
| D-12.02.04P |
visualize layout of system |
layout of system is visualized |
Knowledge
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Learning Outcomes and Objectives |
| D-12.02.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of equipment and their components, their characteristics, applications, capacities and operation
- identify types of equipment and their components, and describe their characteristics, applications and capacities
- describe operating principles of equipment and their components
- interpret information pertaining to equipment and their components found on drawings and specifications
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| D-12.02.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to prepare location for equipment and their components for combustion air and make-up air
- identify tools and equipment used to prepare location for equipment and their components, and describe their procedures for use
- identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to preparation of location for equipment and their components
- describe procedures to prepare location for equipment and their components
- describe procedures to perform basic carpentry
- describe procedures to perform measurements and calculations
- describe outside influences that impact equipment and their components
- describe regional conditions that influence operation of equipment and their components
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| D-12.02.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to preparation of location for equipment and their components
- identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to preparation of location for equipment and their components
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- equipment: water heaters, forced-air furnaces, hot water boilers
- components: fans, ducting, grilles, coil heat exchangers
- outside influences: trees, dust, snow, grass
D-12.03 - Assembles equipment and components
D-12.03 - Assembles equipment and components
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| D-12.03.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task |
| D-12.03.02P |
unpack and perform pre-assembly check of equipment and their components |
equipment and their components are unpacked to ensure quantity and type are correct, in good condition and are compatible with utilities/energy sources, and installation and job specifications |
| D-12.03.03P |
connect components |
components are connected |
| D-12.03.04P |
modify or adjust equipment and their components including orientation, flow direction, add-on kits and rotations |
equipment and their components including orientation, flow direction, add‑on kits and rotations are modified or adjusted to match system orientation and design |
| D-12.03.05P |
apply sealants |
sealants are applied according to manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-12.03.06P |
confirm final assembly of equipment and their components |
final assembly of equipment and their components is confirmed according to jurisdictional regulations and manufacturers’ specifications |
Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- equipment: water heaters, forced-air furnaces, hot water boilers
- components: fans, ducting, grilles, coil heat exchangers
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes and Objectives |
| D-12.03.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of equipment and their components, their characteristics, applications, capacities and operation
- identify types of equipment and their components, and describe their characteristics, applications and capacities
- identify types of sealants, and describe their characteristics, applications and capacities
- describe operating principles of equipment and their components
- interpret information pertaining to equipment and their components found on drawings and specifications
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| D-12.03.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to assemble equipment and their components
- identify tools and equipment used to assemble equipment and their components, and describe their procedures for use
- identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to assembly of equipment and their components
- describe procedures to assemble equipment and their components
- describe sequence of assembly
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| D-12.03.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to assembly of equipment and their components
- identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to assembly of equipment and their components
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- equipment: water heaters, forced-air furnaces, hot water boilers
- components: fans, ducting, grilles, coil heat exchangers
D-12.04 - Secures equipment and components to structure
D-12.04 - Secures equipment and components to structure
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Evidence of Attainment |
| D-12.04.01P |
select and use tools and equipment |
tools and equipment are selected and used according to task |
| D-12.04.02P |
measure spacing for fasteners and supports |
spacing for fasteners and supports are measured according to codes, standards and regulations, and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-12.04.03P |
install fasteners and supports |
fasteners and supports are installed according to codes, standards and regulations, and manufacturers’ specifications |
| D-12.04.04P |
fasten equipment and components to structure |
equipment and components are fastened to structure according to codes, standards and regulations, and manufacturers’ specifications |
Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- equipment: water heaters, forced-air furnaces, hot water boilers
- components: fans, ducting, grilles, coil heat exchangers
Knowledge
| Reference Code |
Learning Outcomes and Objectives |
| D-12.04.01L |
demonstrate knowledge of equipment and their components, their characteristics, applications, capacities and operation
- identify types of equipment and their components, and describe their characteristics, applications and capacities
- identify types of fasteners and supports, and describe their characteristics, applications and capacities
- describe operating principles of equipment and their components
- interpret information pertaining to equipment and their components found on drawings and specifications
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| D-12.04.02L |
demonstrate knowledge of procedures to secure equipment and their components to structure
- identify tools and equipment used to secure equipment and their components to structure, and describe their procedures for use
- identify hazards, and describe safe work practices pertaining to securing of equipment and their components to structure
- describe procedures to secure equipment and their components to structure
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| D-12.04.03L |
demonstrate knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to securing of equipment and their components to structure
- identify codes, standards and regulations pertaining to securing of equipment and their components to structure
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| D-12.04.04L |
demonstrate knowledge of sustainability and environmental stewardship practices
- identify practices that contribute to environmental protection
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Range of Variables (include, but not limited to)
- equipment: water heaters, forced-air furnaces, hot water boilers
- components: fans, ducting, grilles, coil heat exchangers