Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

ability to use tools and equipment including

computeraided design CAD software

drawing instruments

measuring equipment

applying design principles relating to hydraulic systems

communication skills to

access information

determine requirements

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

follow and give instructions

plan and sequence tasks with others

read and interpret drawings specifications and documentation from a variety of sources including

Australian standards

building codes

OHS and environmental requirements

plumbing regulations

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret nonverbal communication such as hand signals

written skills to prepare documentation including

operation and maintenance manual

plans specifications and reports

identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools equipment or materials

innovation skills to develop creative and responsive approaches

numeracy skills to

apply measurements and calculations

interpret data

planning and organisational skills to

research collect organise and understand information relating to the design of firecompliant hydraulic systems

take initiative and make decisions

problem solving skills to

analyse requirements

consider options

design an appropriate system

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

access and understand sitespecific instructions in a variety of media

use mobile communication technology

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

requirements of state regulatory authorities Australian standards and manufacturer specifications

application of terminology definitions installation methods and hazards identified in relation to devices and systems used according to

ASNZS National plumbing and drainage set

environmental requirements

manual of authorisation procedures for plumbing and drainage products MP

other standards codes or standard operating procedures

quality assurance requirements including

Environment Protection Authority

internal company quality assurance policy and risk management strategy

International Standards Organisation

nature of materials used and effects of performance under various conditions

site safety plan

workplace operations and procedures

variety of applications of technology principles in design of firecompliant hydraulic services for all classes of building

workplace safety requirements including relevant statutory regulations codes and standards

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 projectbased assessment techniques fully replicate plumbing and services workplace conditions materials activities responsibilities and procedures

It may be assessed on its own or as part of an integrated assessment activity involving preparing designs and associated documentation for firecompliant hydraulic services for two different categories of wide span and highrise buildings

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

evaluating and documenting design parameters including client regulatory manufacturer BCA and Australian and New Zealand standard requirements for a range of firecompliant hydraulic services

planning and detailing system components including

conducting a compliance inspection

designing firecompliant hydraulic systems

designing firecompliant systems for firerated materials

designing firecompliant systems for non firerated materials

ducts

fire check collars

insulation and filler materials

penetrations

preparing a compliance report

preparing a specification for firecompliant hydraulic services

preparing an operation and maintenance manual

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

an induction procedure and requirement

realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the minimum task requirements

relevant specifications and work instructions

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

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 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

Design requirements include:

Cost-benefit analysis includes:

Statutory, regulatory, Australian and New Zealand standards and relevant building code requirements include:

Manufacturer requirements include:

Desktop study includes:

Performance requirements include:

Layout of pipework systems:

Fire check collars include:

Fire-rated materials include:

Penetration techniques include:

Insulation and fill materials include:

Fire-resistance level includes:

Pipe fixings include fire-rated:

Installation requirements include:

Compliance inspection includes checking that:

Fire-compliant duct systems include:

Fire-rated building materials include:

Plans may include:

Specification may include:

Compliance report includes:

Operation and maintenance manual includes: