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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. |
Scope of work: | includes:interpretation of plans and specificationssizing and documenting layout of grey water re-use systems for applications, including residential, commercial and industrialmay be for new projects or an existing structure being renovated, extended, restored or maintained. |
Design requirements include: | architectural specificationsbuilder specificationsowner requirementsspecialist water use applications. |
Health and environmental risks include: | health risks:abdominal painacute enteritisanaemiaanorexiabacillary dysenterychest paincholeracommon coldscoughingdiarrhoeadigestive and nutritional disturbancesdysenteryfevergastroenteritisgiardiasishelminthes, including flukes and wormshepatitishookworm diseaseinfectious hepatitismeningitismuscle achesneurological symptoms, including nervousness and insomniapoliomyelitisrespiratory infections, such as pneumoniarestlessnesssalmonellosis (food poisoning)taeniasistoxoplasmosistyphoid fevervomitingweight lossenvironmental risks:algal bloomsexcess nutrient loadsfish killsoxygen depletion. |
Measures to protect public health include: | auditingcontact avoidancecontact minimisationdisinfection and sterilisationeducationlegislationlicensingmaintenanceseparation barriersset back distancestiming dischargeswet weather storage. |
Cost-benefit analysis includes: | comparison of range of suitable treatment, disposal options, materials, system choices and disinfection optionswater savings and environmental benefits compared to initial and ongoing maintenance costs. |
National water programs, statutory and regulatory requirements, and Australian and New Zealand standards include: | Acts and regulationsAustralian and New Zealand standard requirements, including:AS/NZS1546 On-site domestic wastewater treatment unitsAS/NZS1547 On-site domestic wastewater managementAS/NZS3500 National plumbing and drainage setAS2200 Design charts for water supply and sewerageBCAlocal and state government policies, including group and strata titling. |
Manufacturer requirements include: | material specificationspump tablessizing tablestechnical and trade manuals. |
Desktop study includes collection and interpretation of existing data for design purposes from: | architectural and building planscouncil plansdeveloper plansmanufacturers' dataother documents, including:applicationsbrochuresformspoliciesother reports as available. |
Performance requirements include: | compliance limits for:bacteria levelschlorine levelsnutrientspHphosphatesrequirements established using Australian and New Zealand standards and local authority plans, including:coverdischargeflow conditionspipe grades. |
Layout of pipework systems: | includes:drainage systemselevated pipework systemsgravity systemspumped and rising mainsstack systems, including:fully ventedfully vented modifiedsingle stacksingle stack modifiedshould not unduly affect building integrity and aesthetic appealshould have principles of economy, serviceability, durability and fit for use applied. |
Fittings, valves, indexing valves and other system components include: | bendsfirst junctionsinspection openingsreflux valvestraps. |
Land application options include: | covered surface irrigationshallow subsurface irrigationsurface irrigation systems open to atmospheric pressure. |
Holding tanks include: | connectionspumpssizingswitchesvalves. |
Gullies include: | design and installation of gullies for the collection of grey waterdiversion of gullies to holding tanks or treatment systems. |
Pipe size and pump duty calculations include: | determination of flow and fixture loadingsgradient calculationsinterpretation of design charts and tablespipe sizing calculationsreduced level calculations. |
Pumpwell, pump and pump control requirements include: | automatic controlscapacitycorrosion-resistant materialsdetailinghigh and low-level water controls and alarmsinlet and outlet design requirementsinstallation and mounting requirementsmacerator requirementspump sizingpumpwell sizingselection of pump typevalve requirementswarning system. |
Materials include: | concreteearthenwarefittingshigh density polyethylene (HDPE)low density polyethylene (LDPE)unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U). |
Jointing methods include: | brazingcompression jointsgluingmechanical jointssolvent cementthreadingwelding. |
Pipe fixings include: | anchorsbeddingbracket spacingconcrete supportcorrosion protectioncovermaterial requirementssaddleswall brackets. |
Installation requirements include: | beddingclippingconcrete supportinstallation detailsjointing requirementslevel of workmanship. |
Plans include: | elevationsdetailscross-sectionsisometricsaxonometricsschematics, which may be produced using:computer generationIndian inkpencilpigment linersections. |
Specification includes: | beddingclippingconcrete supportdetailing of specialised componentsholding tanksjointingmanufacturer requirementsmaterialsworkmanship. |
Testing includes: | air pressure testdrainage inspectionhydrostatic testquality assurance (QA) audit. |
Commissioning schedule includes: | balancing sprinklersflow and pressure adjustmentsleak checkpump settingssystem flushing. |
Operation and maintenance manual includes: | check for blockagesland application compliance checksleak detectionongoing maintenance requirementspump maintenanceregular inspectionssurface ponding checkssystem operational parameter adjustments and checks, including:chlorine levelsdissolved oxygennitratespHphosphatessuspended solids. |