Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

communication skills to

communicate with others to ensure safe and effective work practices

confirm job specifications and client requirements

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

read and interpret

plans specifications drawings and design briefs

standards and manufacturer requirements and manuals

statutory and regulatory requirements

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret nonverbal communication

written skills to prepare documentation including

operation and maintenance manual

plans specifications and schedules

determining relevant installation details for hydronic heating and cooling systems

innovation skills to develop creative and responsive approaches

numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations

planning and organisational skills to

plan and set out work

research collect organise and understand information relating to the design of hydronic heating and cooling systems

take initiative and make decisions

preparing system specifications for hydronic heating and cooling systems

problem solving skills to analyse requirements consider options and design an appropriate system

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

common terminology and definitions used in design of hydronic heating and cooling systems for all classes of building

drafting principles

nature of materials used in hydronic heating and cooling systems and effects of performance under various conditions

principles of technology in the design of hydronic heating and cooling systems

requirements of state regulatory authorities Australian standards and manufacturer specifications including hazards identified in relation to devices and systems used

workplace safety requirements including relevant statutory regulations codes and standards

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 plumbing and services 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

evaluating and documenting design parameters including client regulatory manufacturer and Australian and New Zealand standard requirements for a range of hydronic heating and cooling systems

producing an appropriate layout for hydronic heating and cooling systems planned in accordance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements

calculating pipe sizes in accordance with regulations and manufacturer requirements

designing hydronic circuits

designing and sizing hydronic systems using appropriate software

preparing plans for a range of hydronic systems

preparing specifications for hydronic heating and cooling systems

preparing testing and commissioning schedules

producing operation and maintenance manuals

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This 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 working 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

Scope of work includes:

Design requirements include:

Cost-benefit analysis includes:

Statutory and regulatory requirements and Australian and New Zealand standards include:

Manufacturer requirements include:

Desktop study includes collection and interpretation of existing data for design purposes from:

Performance requirements include:

Layout of pipework systems:

Fittings and valves include:

Pipe size requirement calculations include:

System components and circuits include:

Pump and compressor systems include:

Insulation includes:

Pipe fixings include:

Materials include:

Jointing methods include:

Installation requirements include:

Plans include:

Specification includes:

Testing includes:

Commissioning schedule includes:

Operation and maintenance manual includes: