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 PVC materials and pipeline components in the forms of UPVC, MPVC and OPVC, as described in national standards, to recognise suitability for specific installation 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.
Competence includes the ability to:
identify types of PVC materials and components being used
establish specific job needs
set up and maintain safe working environment
set up and maintain required storage, handling, and transport instructions
establish installation requirements
perform jointing and installation to meet required quality levels
identify and rectify fault causes arising from application and component variability
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 installation of relevant elements of polyvinylchloride (PVC) pressure pipeline components in the form of UPVC, MPVC and OPVC. The end applications include pipelines used for transmission of gaseous and water based fluids.
It also includes the operation of alternative jointing procedures, service connections and repairs using all relevant ancillary equipment.
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. These may include:
AS/NZS 1477 UPVC
AS/NZS 4441OPVC
AS/NZS 4765 MPVC
AS/NZS 2566
AS/NZS 2032.
Tools and equipment
This competency includes use of equipment and tools such as:
mechanical and chemical bond jointing equipment, and ancillary jigs and fixtures
measurement devices, including pressure gauges, timers, calipers and computer-based monitors
calculators
service connection and repair equipment and products
relevant safety equipment
comprehensive work instructions.
Hazards
Typical hazards include:
hazardous cleaning and chemical bonding 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 materials, and pipes and components as supplied
equipment malfunction or wear and tear
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