Assessor Resource

CPCPPS5009A
Analyse and report on technical plumbing systems

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency supports development of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in a consultancy or supervisory capacity in relation to plumbing services and hydraulics.

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to analyse and report on technical aspects of plumbing systems. It entails analysis of plumbing systems, processes, legislation, practices, materials, installation methods, and safety procedures and impacts. It covers the preparation and publishing of plumbing and services technical reports.

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Prerequisites

Nil


Co-Requisites

Nil


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment providing that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate plumbing and services workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:

analysing and evaluating plumbing systems

trialling and evaluating alternative solutions

complying with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations

applying organisational quality procedures and processes within context of analysing and reporting on technical plumbing systems

writing a report to professional standards

making appropriate supported recommendations

using appropriate techniques to publish reports

interactive communication with others to ensure safe and effective work site operations.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the minimum task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions, including design brief drawings, specifications, codes, design concepts and construction schedules

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices, including computers, software and calculators

workplace instructions relating to safe working practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

material safety data sheets

research resources, including industry related systems information.

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Method of assessment

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

carry out research to develop own learning and capabilities in relevant field of plumbing and hydraulics

communication skills to:

communicate with others to ensure safe and effective work practices

confirm job specifications and client requirements

enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand

read and interpret:

plans, specifications, drawings and design briefs

standards and manufacturer requirements and manuals

statutory and regulatory requirements

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals

written skills to prepare documentation, including:

operation and maintenance manual

plans, specifications and schedules

hazard identification skills, including the ability to identify hazard categories according to Australian and New Zealand standards, legislation and manufacturer specifications

planning and organisational skills to collect, organise and analyse information

problem solving skills to analyse information and check integrity of data

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

technological skills to use technology and the internet to identify and access relevant information.

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is:

design principles relating to performance of plumbing systems and their components

plumbing systems, including plumbing system components and impact of various components

workplace and equipment safety requirements, including relevant statutory regulations, codes and standards.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Plumbing system may include:

air conditioning

compressed air

hose reels

hydrants

roofing

sanitary plumbing and drainage

sprinklers

steam

stormwater

trade waste

ventilation

wastewater

water supply.

Aspect of a plumbing system may include:

backflow prevention

flows

materials

solar heating

trapping

valves

ventilation

water heating.

Analysis may include:

durability, longevity and practicality

health issues and concerns

impacts, including:

environmental

financial

health

personal

system processes or aspect of the system

legislation

materials

needs or desired outcomes

practices and work or installation methods

safety systems and practices

sustainability.

Literature review and research may include:

industry personnel

internet

journals

legislation and standards

manufacturers' literature

textbooks

trade publications.

Evaluations should:

draw together key aspects of the project

identify interrelationships of elements identified through the analysis.

Alternatives and redundancies may include:

changes in community expectations

changes in legislation

duplication of tasks and processes

new work practices

outdated practices and systems, for example systems and processes replaced by new technologies.

Conclusions may be drawn:

on any or all aspects of the project but must be supported by analysis and research.

Recommendations should point to future directions and may include:

changes in materials to reduce impacts on cost, health, safety and the environment

changes in work practices

deletion of old systems and procedures

legislation changes

new systems and procedures.

Report:

should cover:

outline of the project

research and literature review

analysis

evaluation

alternative solutions

conclusions

recommendations

may be in any recognised and professional format

must be appropriately referenced.

Report may be published:

in journals

in textbooks

in trade publications

on the internet.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Plumbing system or aspect of a plumbing system is selected with a view to improve or better understand the system or aspect of the system. 
Detailed and comprehensive analysis is made of the plumbing and hydraulic system or aspect of the system and impacts are identified and documented. 
Appropriate comprehensive literature review and research are undertaken. 
Alternative solutions are trialled and evaluated for suitability. 
Results from evaluations are documented. 
System or aspect of the system is evaluated, identifying alternatives and redundancies. 
Conclusions are drawn and changes recommended. 
Comprehensive and professional report is produced. 
Report is published to increase the body of knowledge within the plumbing and hydraulic field. 

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