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PMBWELD304B
Design polyethylene (non-pressure) drainage pipelines

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Application of this unit

This competency applies to operators who are involved in the design of relevant elements of polyethylene (PE) plastic non-pressure drainage pipes and pipeline components to quality assurance requirements whilst maintaining personal and immediate site safety.

The key features in attaining the required quality are:

identifying materials being used in the installation as being suitable for specific applications

determining the appropriate products from relevant national standards for the specific application

assessing quality of completed installations by determining appropriate testing and commissioning procedures.

End applications include pipelines used for drain, waste and vent installations above and below ground.

This competency covers the design of relevant elements of polyethylene (PE) plastic non-pressure drainage pipes and pipeline components under industrial conditions in the field.

This competency is performed by operators as part of a work team

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Prerequisites

This unit has the prerequisite of PMBWELD303B Install polyethylene (non pressure) drainage pipelines.


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, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this training package.

Overview of assessment

A holistic approach should be taken to the assessment.

Assessors must be satisfied that the person can consistently perform the unit as a whole, as defined by the Elements, Performance Criteria and skills and knowledge.

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

It is essential that the design meets the requirements of the standard.

Assessment method and context

Assessment will occur using industrial PE pipes, components and equipment and will be undertaken in a work-like environment.

Competence in this unit may be assessed:

using appropriate industrial equipment, situations and polymers

in a situation allowing for the generation of evidence of the ability to recognise, anticipate and respond to problems

by using a suitable simulation and/or a range of case studies/scenarios

through a combination of these techniques.

In all cases it is expected that practical assessment will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge and theoretical assessment will be combined with appropriate practical/simulation or similar assessment. Assessors need to be aware of any cultural issues that may affect responses to questions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oracy, language and literacy capacity of the assessee and the work being performed.

Specific resources for assessment

This section should be read in conjunction with the Range Statement for this unit of competency. Resources required include suitable access to an operating plant or equipment that allows for appropriate and realistic simulation. A bank of case studies/scenarios and questions will also be required to the extent that they form part of the assessment method. Questioning may take place either in the workplace, or in an adjacent, quiet facility such as an office or lunchroom. No other special resources are required.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit.

Knowledge and understanding of PE materials and non-pressure drainage pipeline components as described in national standards, sufficient to recognise suitability for specific application and to establish work instructions.

Knowledge of specific job requirements necessary to determine detailed work instructions, and the ability to implement requirements to attain required quality outcomes.

Knowledge as a basis for solving processing and material problems including:

identify types of materials and components being used

establish specific job needs

establish product selection

set up and maintain safe working environment

establish installation requirements

identify and rectify fault causes arising from application and component variabilities

establish completion test requirements

establish and maintain quality records.

Language, literacy and numeracy requirements

Read material which is sequenced for instructions, explanations, information or opinions.

Write short and simple messages about routine tasks or activities, or complete forms.

Use hands-on real-life materials and pictures/diagrams based on personal experience and prior knowledge.

Use several pieces of related mathematical information.

Read, write and speak whole numbers and money sums, recognise and interpret simple fractions, decimals and percentages, use simple data, grid references.

Use simple grammatical forms and vocabulary to give instructions, give explanations, ask questions and express viewpoints.

Clarify intended meaning by asking for repetition when listening, and varying speed and changing tone or emphasis when speaking.

Use strategies such as providing verbal and non-verbal feedback in order to show interest or attitude.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.

Where reference is made to industry codes of practice and/or Australian/international standards, the latest version must be used.

Context

This competency unit includes the design of relevant elements of polyethylene (PE) non-pressure drainage pipeline components. The end applications include pipelines used for drain, waste and vent installations above and below ground.

Specifications includes national standards for materials (AS/NZS 4129, AS/NZS 2566, AS/NZS 4401 and AS/NZS 2033), workplace specifications and instructions, and government codes and regulations.

Procedures

All operations are performed in accordance with procedures.

Procedures include all relevant workplace procedures, work instructions, temporary instructions and relevant industry and government codes and standards.

Tools and equipment

This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:

measurement devices, including pressure gauges, timers, temperature probes, calipers and computer based monitors

calculators

relevant safety equipment

comprehensive work instructions.

Hazards

Typical hazards include:

hazardous cleaning fluids

pipe material handling

heavy stationary and moving machinery

cutting and heating components.

Problems

'Anticipate and solve problems' means resolve a wide range of routine and non-routine problems, using product and process knowledge to develop solutions to problems which do not have a known solution/a solution recorded in the procedures.

Typical process and product problems may include:

variable PE materials, and pipes as supplied

variable field site conditions

limitations in available data on specific job requirements.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify materials as PE grades from national standards, job specifications and worksite instructions. 
Determine PE materials properties from national standards and material data sheets. 
Identify job needs from worksite instructions and specifications. 
Identify material options from national standards, supplier data sheets, and government codes and regulations. 
Identify material option performance limitations. 
Perform material selection, contrasting specific job needs and product properties. 
Prepare field operational sheets. 
Determine specific installation test requirements. 
Identify alternative test procedures to meet requirements. 

Forms

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