Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work.
- Plans and specifications are obtained and work requirements are identified.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with installation of medical gas pipeline 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 medical gas pipeline systems.
- Identify system requirements.
- Configuration of system is checked for compliance with plans, specifications, standards, authorities' requirements and relevant information.
- Position of pipes, supports, fixings and terminals are determined from plans and 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 materials, including types of gas pipelines 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 standards, docket and order form, and for acceptable condition and faults are reported.
- Fabricate, install, purge and test pipeline system.
- Pipeline system is set out to comply with plans, specifications, standards and authorities' requirements.
- Fixings and supports are installed to comply with plans, specifications, standards, authorities' requirements and manufacturer recommendations.
- Pipe system and terminal units are positioned and labelled in compliance with plans, specifications, standards and manufacturer requirements.
- Pipeline system is installed in specified location without damage or distortion to pipework, surrounding environment or other services.
- Pipeline system is pressure tested to comply with job specification, regulatory authorities' requirements, standards and regulations, and details are recorded in required format.
- Pipeline system is purged in accordance with standards and authorities' requirements.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of or recycled in accordance with state and territory legislation and workplace procedures.
- 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.