Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work.
- Plans and specifications are obtained for the planned work activity.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with fabricating and installing sanitary plumbing systems, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
- Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to in accordance with workplace requirements.
- Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work and statutory and regulatory authority requirements.
- Tools and equipment for fabricating and installing sanitary plumbing systems, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.
- Work area is prepared to support efficient planning, fabrication and installation of sanitary plumbing systems.
- Identify installation requirements.
- Venting requirements are checked for compliance with requirements of relevant Australian standards, plans and specifications.
- Stack design and branch positions are checked for compliance with relevant Australian standards, authorities' requirements, job plans and specifications, and relevant information.
- Position of sanitary stacks is determined from plans, specifications, relevant Australian standards and site requirements and so as not to cause damage and interference to surrounding structures.
- Quantity and type of materials required are calculated from design drawings and specifications and comply with relevant Australian standards and local authorities' requirements.
- Allowances for fabrication and assembly are determined and transferred.
- Materials and equipment are identified, ordered and collected in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Materials and equipment are checked for compliance with relevant Australian standards, docket and order form, and for acceptable condition.
- Sustainability principles and concepts are applied to work preparation and application.
- Fabricate, install and test pipe system.
- Plumbing system is set out to comply with job plans, specifications and relevant Australian standards.
- Fixings and supports are installed to manufacturer recommendations, relevant Australian standards, plans and specifications.
- Pipes are fabricated, installed and jointed in specified location in accordance with job plans, specifications and relevant Australian standards, without causing damage or distortion to pipework or surrounding environment and other services.
- Pipe system is tested to comply with relevant Australian standards and adjusted.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
- Documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements.