Required skills

communication skills to

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

liaise with others to publish reports

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret nonverbal communication such as hand signals

literacy skills to

apply design concepts and principles relating to hydraulic systems and undertake a literature review

produce report to a professional standard

read and interpret

documents and resources identified through the literature review

plans specifications and drawings

standards manufacturer requirements and manuals

statutory and regulatory requirements

other relevant documentation

undertake document analysis including impacts and evaluation results

initiative and enterprise skills to develop creative and responsive approaches

numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations

planning and organising skills to

research collect organise and understand information relating to the design of pump systems

take initiative and make decisions

problemsolving skills including the ability to

identify typical faults and action required to rectify problems

analyse requirements consider options and design an appropriate system

technical skills to

design associated piping and components for hydraulic systems

specify select and size pumps

technology skills to

access and understand sitespecific instructions in a variety of media

use mobile communication technology

Required knowledge

hazards associated with pumping equipment used in hydraulic systems

key features of work plans and specifications

approved installation methods for pump systems

principles of technology in the design of pump installations for hydraulic systems

relevant Australian standards codes manufacturer specifications National Construction Code NCC and operating procedures relevant to the sector

research methods report writing and publishing including who to contact and how to publish reports

terminology and definitions used in pump installation

work health and safety WHS 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 as a minimum provide evidence of the ability to

design size and document required pumping systems for the hydraulic services installation required for a highrise mixed development building to a minimum of floors inclusive of a basement to include fixtures on each floor level fixtures are included in the basement and a wide span project such as a school or industrial complex to include

applying sustainability principles and concepts throughout the design of pump system

evaluating and documenting design parameters to relevant Australian standards codes and hydraulic system client regulatory and manufacturer requirements

planning and detailing system components including

ancillaries

control panel

fittings

flow switches

mounting

piping

plinths

pressure switches

pump duty

complying with WHS regulations applicable to workplace operations

applying organisational quality procedures and processes

using appropriate calculations and computer software

developing a costbenefit lifecycle analysis for a range of systems

preparing plans and specification

preparing a testing and commissioning schedule

preparing an operation and maintenance manual

communicating with others to ensure safe and effective work site operations

producing safety and emergency procedures

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 including design brief drawings specifications codes design concepts and construction schedules

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices including computers software and calculators

workplace instructions relating to safe working practices and addressing hazards and emergencies

material safety data sheets

research resources including industryrelated 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:

Pump types may include:

Pump duties must include:

Design requirements may include:

Cost-benefit and life cycle analysis:

Statutory and regulatory requirements may include:

Australian standards and codes may include:

Manufacturer requirements may include:

Desktop study may include collection and interpretation of data for design purposes in:

Flow and pressure tests may include:

Performance requirements include:

Pump, controls and pumproom requirements may include:

Layout of pipework systems may include:

Fittings and valves may include:

Energy sources may include:

Pump plinth bases designed to resist forces exerted by pump may include:

Pump mountings may include:

Materials:

Jointing methods may include:

Installation requirements may include:

Delivery systems may include:

Sustainability principles and concepts:

Plans:

Specification may include:

Testing may include:

Commissioning schedule may include:

Operation and maintenance manual may include: