Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work.
- Plans and specifications are obtained.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with installing small bore heating systems, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
- Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to in accordance with workplace requirements.
- Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work and statutory and regulatory authority requirements.
- Tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.
- Work area is prepared to support efficient installation of small bore heating systems.
- Identify system requirements.
- Configuration of pipework is checked for compliance with plans, specifications, authorities' requirements and other relevant information.
- Position of pipes and heating units is determined from plans, specifications or site requirements, so as not to cause damage or interference to surrounding structures.
- Allowances for fabrication or assembly are determined and transferred.
- Quantity and type of piping materials and other materials required are calculated from plans and specifications.
- Materials are identified, ordered and collected in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Materials and equipment are checked for compliance with docket and order form and for acceptable condition, and faults are reported.
- Fabricate, install and commission heating system.
- System is set out to comply with plans and specifications.
- Fixings and supports are installed to manufacturer recommendations, and plans and specifications.
- Pipe system is installed and jointed in compliance with plans, specifications and manufacturer requirements for mechanical type joints.
- Heating system unit is installed in accordance with plans, specifications and manufacturer requirements.
- Heating system is installed in specified location without damage or distortion to pipework, surrounding environment or other services.
- Sustainability principles and concepts are applied throughout the installation.
- Heating system is tested to comply with job specification, regulatory authorities' requirements, relevant Australian standards and codes of practice, and details are recorded in required format.
- Heating system is checked and adjusted for correct operation and balance, including the setting of nominated temperature and adding appropriate inhibitor.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
- Documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements.