Required skills

language and literacy skills to

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

read and interpret instructions specifications and standards such as

ASNZS Domestic solid fuel burning appliances installation

compliance certification plates on appliances

guidelines and updates for legislation and regulations regarding domestic solid fuel burning appliances

manufacturer installation instructions and specifications

report faults

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

written skills to complete documentation such as

appliance conformance certificates

installation compliance certificates

local authority permit applications

numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations

organisational skills including the ability to plan and set out work

teamwork skills to

work with others to action tasks

relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

Required knowledge

factors affecting selection of installation locations for appliances

factors affecting compliance and noncompliance of domestic solid fuel burning appliances

heat damage protection requirements for appliances

legislation regulations and standards that apply to the installation and emissions of domestic solid fuel burning appliances

heatresponse categories of construction materials

heat sensitive

heat tolerant

heat resistant

installation requirements for different types of domestic solid fuel burning appliances

job safety analysis JSA and safe work method statements covering

asbestos recognition and reporting requirements

manual handling of appliances

personal protective equipment PPE for different tasks and situations

working safely at heights

worksite housekeeping

quality requirements

principles and products of combustion

requirements and methods for maintaining structural integrity of buildings roof structures and existing roof coverings

SI system of measurement

structure and function of flue elements and principles of flue draw and effects of

bends and horizontal sections

climatic conditions

surrounding buildings and trees

types of domestic solid fuel burning appliances and methods for safe operation

types and condition of wood used as fuel and impacts on

efficiency of appliances

emissions

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 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

apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence including

work with or near electricity

select and use processes tools and equipment

use PPE

work at heights

communicate and work effectively and safely with others

apply sustainability principles and concepts while installing solid fuel burning appliances

locate interpret and apply information standards and specifications relevant to the installation of domestic solid fuel burning appliances

install at least two different domestic solid fuel burning appliances according to client compliance and workplace requirements appliances may be

for

centralheating

cooking

spaceheating

waterheating

combinations of applications

fireplace inserts

freestanding

inbuilt

nontested

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit of 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 work 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

Installation information may include:

Domestic solid fuel burning appliances may include:

Compliance requirements may include:

Legislative requirements may include:

Inspection of installation sites may include:

Appliance installation locations should:

Heat protection strategies:

Equipment and materials may include:

Sustainability principles and concepts:

Factors affecting optimum performance may include: