The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Client requirements may include: | architectural specificationsbuilders' specificationsowner requirementsspecialist use applications. |
Cost-benefit analysis: | compares the range of suitable treatment and disposal options, materials, system choices, disinfection options, water savings and environmental benefits compared to initial and ongoing maintenance costs. |
Statutory, regulatory and Australian and New Zealand standard requirements include: | ActsAustralian and New Zealand standard requirementsindustry standardslocal and state government policies, including group and strata titlingNational Construction Coderegulations. |
Manufacturer requirements may include: | material specificationssizing tablestechnical and trade manuals. |
Desktop study may include collection and interpretation of existing data for design purposes in: | architectural and building plans and other documents, including:applicationsbrochuresformspoliciesreportscouncil plansdeveloper plansmanufacturer data. |
Performance requirements may include: | Australian and New Zealand standardslocal authority plansoperational pressures and compressed air consumptionpressure and air quality. |
Layout of pipework systems may include: | building integrity and aesthetic appeal should not be unduly effected by pipeworkprinciples of economy, serviceability, durability and fit for use should be applied. |
Fittings and valves may include: | bendscouplingsisolating valvespressure relief valvesteesunions. |
System calculations may include: | air consumptioncompressed air volume and storagedistribution pressuresenergyinterpretation of design charts and tablespipe sizing. |
Equipment and components may include: | air filtering equipment, including proprietary filtering systems and air scrubbing systemscapacity and sizecompressed air appliances, including air-operated tools, machinery and equipmentmoisture removal methodsmounting and installation requirementsoiling equipmentreciprocating compressorssingle and multi-stage compressorsvalves, pressure controls and components. |
Materials may include: | approved pressure-rated materialscoppersteel. |
Jointing methods may include: | brazingmechanical jointsthreading. |
Installation requirements may include: | clippinginstallation detailsjointing requirementslevel of workmanship. |
Sustainability principles and concepts: | cover the current and future social, economic and environmental use of resourcesmay include:using efficient design principles throughoutincorporating efficient use of material in the designdesign that ensures minimal environmental impactchoice of appropriate components and equipment. |
Plans: | may include:axonometricscross-sectionsdetailselevationsisometricsschematicssectionsmay be produced using:computer generationIndian inkpencilpigment liner. |
Specification may include: | appliancesclippingdetailing of specialised componentsjointingmanufacturer requirementsmaterialsvalvesworkmanship. |
Testing may include: | flow testinginspection checklistleak testingpressure testingquality assurance (QA) audit. |
Commissioning schedule may include: | check fit for purposecheck for burrs and obstructionscommission appliancespurge systemremove contaminants. |
Operation and maintenance manual may include: | check for blockagesleak detectionregular inspectionsregular maintenance requirements. |