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.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Identify suitable PE pipe materials for specific pressure applications | 1.1 | Identify materials as PE grades from national standards, job specifications and work site instructions |
| 1.2 | Determine PE materials properties from national standards and material data sheets |
| 1.3 | Identify job needs from work site instructions and specifications |
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2 | Identify applications for alternative jointing technologies | 2.1 | Identify properties and limitations of mechanical jointing systems |
| 2.2 | Identify properties and limitations of thermal welding jointing systems |
| 2.3 | Identify properties and limitations of chemical bonding jointing systems |
| 2.4 | Perform trial jointing for mechanical jointing and thermal fusion methods, identify non-conformance, report and rectify |
| 2.5 | Assess quality against specification requirements |
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3 | Determine methods for working with PE pipeline components | 3.1 | Identify requirements for handling and transport of PE materials |
| 3.2 | Determine requirements for long-term storage |
| 3.3 | Determine requirements for installation, including additional materials |
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4 | Perform appropriate service connection and repair techniques | 4.1 | Determine service connection requirements |
| 4.2 | Identify alternative service connection methods to meet requirements |
| 4.3 | Perform service connection to meet requirements |
| 4.4 | Determine repair requirements |
| 4.5 | Identify alternative repair options |
| 4.6 | Repair installation to meet requirements |
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5 | Assess quality of completed installation by determining appropriate testing and commissioning procedures | 5.1 | Test installation |
| 5.2 | Identify alternative test procedures to meet requirements |
| 5.3 | Assess quality of completed installation |
| 5.4 | Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person |
| 5.5 | Solve problems within area of responsibility |
| 5.6 | Maintain quality records |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:
read and interpret procedures, national standards, job specifications, material labels and safety data sheets (SDS)
identify materials being used in the installation as being suitable for specific applications
identify applications for alternative jointing technologies
determine appropriate methods of handling, storage and transport of polyethylene (PE) plastics components
perform trial jointing
monitor key variables, including:
alignment
materials and conditions for joint
integrity of joint
general conformance to specification
determine service connection requirements and make connections
determine repair requirements and make repairs
make adjustments to remedy faults and non-conformity
apply safety procedures
apply housekeeping procedures
apply waste management procedures
recognise early warning signs of equipment/processes needing attention or with potential problems
distinguish between causes of problems, including:
operational problems
materials properties
process variables
procedural errors
recognise and prioritise problems requiring action
resolve routine and non-routine problems
communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors
assess quality of completed installations by following appropriate testing and commissioning procedures.
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate knowledge of:
safe working requirements
types of materials and components being used
range of methods, relevant to types of materials/components for:
mechanical jointing
chemical bonding
service connections
repairs
factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies
storage, handling and transport procedures for PE equipment
quality requirements and tests
routine and non-routine problems that may arise, the range of possible causes and appropriate actions
organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role
hierarchy of control
hazards that may arise in the job/work environment the range of possible causes, potential consequences and appropriate risk controls.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence:
should occur over a range of situations
will typically include a supervisor/third-party report or other evidence, focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency
must include the use of appropriate industrial equipment requiring demonstration of operation, start and stop procedures and responding to problems
may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
In addition the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment shall demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they shall assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment
appropriate workplace experience
appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed
Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:
being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed
being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency
having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment
conducting on the job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed.