Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work.
- Plans and specifications are obtained.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with installing and testing ducting 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 and testing of ducting systems.
- Identify system requirements.
- Quantity and type of ducting system materials, including in-duct equipment, are calculated from plans, specifications and relevant information.
- Allowances for fabrication or assembly are determined and transferred.
- 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 acceptable condition and faults are reported.
- Install and insulate duct system.
- System is set out to comply with plans and specifications.
- Duct supports and fixings are positioned to comply with plans, specifications and manufacturer recommendations.
- Duct work is installed in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Circumferential joints are assembled and sealed in accordance with plans, specifications and manufacturer recommendations.
- Duct system is installed in specified location, without damage or distortion to surrounding environment or other services and in accordance with standards.
- Insulation materials are fixed in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Insulation materials are installed in specified location without damage to surrounding environment and in accordance with plans, specifications, standards and manufacturer recommendations.
- Diffusers and terminal devices are installed in accordance with plans and specifications and with no damage to ceiling or finished surfaces.
- Test duct work system.
- Test requirements are determined from plans and specifications.
- Appropriate test equipment is selected for specified tests.
- Duct system is tested under pressure in accordance with instructions and workplace procedures.
- Leak sources are identified and repaired using specified procedures and materials, to ensure correct flow operation.
- Details of test data are recorded in format required by the specification.
- 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.