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: | must include:interpreting plans and specificationsrainfall analysissizing and documenting layout of rainwater harvesting systems for residential, commercial and industrial applications to include water treatment and backflow protection of drinking and non-drinking water supply systemsmay be for new projects or an existing structure being renovated, extended, restored or maintained. |
Design requirements must include: | architectural plansbuilding specificationsowner requirementspipework identificationsizing of pipeworkbackflow protection of drinking and non-drinking water supply systemswater treatmentspecialist water use applications. |
Contamination may include: | bacterialheavy metalinorganicodourorganictastesiltviralvermin. |
Cost-benefit analysis: | compares the range of suitable materials and system choices available to enable cost-effective choices to be made without compromising integrity of projectmay include:design stylesenergy costsexpected design lifelabour costsmaterial costssafety factorsspeed of installationsuitable materials. |
Statutory, regulatory requirements and relevant Australian standards and codes include: | Acts and regulations, commonwealth, state or territory and local government requirementsAS/NZS3500 National plumbing and drainageAS2200 Design charts for water supply and sewerageNational Construction Code. |
Manufacturer requirements may include: | material specificationspipe sizingpump installationstorage systemtechnical and trade manualsother relevant documents. |
Desktop study may include collection and interpretation of data for design purposes in: | architectural and building plansdeveloper plansmanufacturer dataother documents, which may include:applicationsbrochuresformspoliciesother reports as available. |
Performance requirements must include: | compliance limits for:bacteria levelsnutrientspHsilt controlvermin protectionoverflow discharge requirementsrequirements established using relevant Australian standards, codes and local authority plans, including:coverdischargeflow conditionspipe grades. |
Tank type and location may include: | tank type:concretefibreglassmetalpolymerother approved materialstank location may include:above-groundin-ground. |
Layout of pipework systems: | may include:gravity systemspumped systemsshould not unduly affect building integrity and aesthetic appealshould have principles of economy, serviceability, durability and fit for use. |
Fittings, valves and controls include: | backflow prevention devicesinspection openingsirrigation control systemsisolating valveslevel indicatorspump controls. |
First-flush systems may include: | electronicfloat-activatedmechanicalvolume-activated. |
Filtration systems may include: | overflow devicessand screenssettlement tanksstrainers. |
Water contamination solutions may include: | disinfectionultraviolet. |
Pipe size calculations must include: | determination of flowinterpretation of design charts and tablespipe sizing calculationsreduced level calculations. |
Materials may include: | copper (Cu)polyethylene (PE)polypropylene (PP)polybutylene (PB)unplasticised polyvinyl chloride (PVC-U)other approved material. |
Jointing methods may include: | brazingcompression jointselectrofusion weldingmechanical jointssolvent cementthreadingother approved jointing methods. |
Pipe supports may include: | anchorsbeddingbracket spacingconcrete supportcorrosion protectionmanufacturer-recommended specific fixingsmaterial requirementsprovision for expansionsaddles. |
Pump and ancillary requirements may include: | automatic controlspump dutiescorrosion-resistant materialslevel controls and alarmspump selection and pump sizing, based on:flowvelocityliftprobable simultaneous demands. |
Installation requirements may include: | pipe protection, which may include:covercorrosionimpactfire ratinglevel of workmanshipmanufacturer-recommended specific fixingspipe supportprovision for expansionserviceability and access. |
Rainwater reuse systems must include: | roof water collectionstorage may include:tanksopen in-ground (dam)water treatmentpumpsapproved drinking and non-drinking use. |
Sustainability principles and concepts: | cover the current and future social, economic and environmental use of resourcesmay include:efficient use of materialefficient energy use/capital outlay comparisonwater useevaporationlocal environment considerationoverflow disposal/reuseconsideration of the Green Building Council of Australia rating schemeselecting appropriate components to ensure minimal environmental impact. |
Plans: | may include:axonometricscross-sectionsdetailselevationsisometricsschematicsmay be produced using:computer generationdrawing equipment. |
Specification may include: | backflow preventionflow requirementsjointingmanufacturer requirementsmaterialsresidual pressuressafety (WHS)specialised componentsstoragesupporttestingvalve selectionwater treatmentworkmanship. |
Testing must include: | air pressure backflow protectiondefect inspectiondrainage inspectionhydrostaticperformance:flowpressurewater qualityquality assurance (QA) audit. |
Commissioning schedule must include: | balancing disposal systemflow and pressure adjustmentsleak checkpressure testpump settingssafety requirementssystem certificationsystem defectssystem flushingsystem functions as per designsystem purgevalve operationventilationvermin control. |
Operation and maintenance manual may include: | as installed drawingscertification documentationmaintenance schedulesmanufacturer brochuresongoing maintenance requirementspump maintenanceregular inspectionsresults of commissioning testsafety management systemsystem detail, setting and operationsvalve functionsystem operational parameter adjustments and checks, including:disinfectionfirst flush devicespHsilt controlsuspended solidswater quality. |