Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

application of design concepts and principles relating to service installations

communication skills to

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

read and interpret

service installation drawings and specifications

state regulatory authority requirements

use and interpret nonverbal communication

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

written skills to document relevant information

numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations relating to service installations

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

Australian standards and manufacturer specifications

design concepts and principles relating to service installations

hazards in relation to devices and systems used according to Australian standards and other codes or standard operating procedures

installation methods

nature of materials and effect on performance relating to service installations

relevant licensing arrangements

service installation terminology and definitions

work drawings and specifications

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 by the effective performance and application of principles relating to service drawings specifications and methods of determining requirements for services to a range of medium rise and wide span commercial constructions

This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment provided that simulated or projectbased assessment techniques fully replicate construction 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 the ability to

comply with OHS and organisational quality procedures and processes within the context of this unit of competency

apply and interpret relevant documentation codes and legislation relating to performance of service installations

accurately apply principles relating to performance of service installations

identify typical faults and problems and take necessary action taken to rectify

identify service installations and hazard categories according to Australian standards Building Code of Australia BCA and job specifications

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 offsite context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards requirements

Resource implications for assessment include

documentation including design brief drawings specifications codes design concepts construction schedules and other necessary supporting documents

research resources including systems information and data

access to relevant legislation regulations and codes of practice

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 persons 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

Water supply includes:

Sewerage connection and layout include:

Methods of mechanical ventilation include:

Hot water system details include:

Lighting for varying situations includes:

Electronic cabling factors include: