Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work.
- Drawings, plans and specifications are obtained.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with setting out and installing water services, 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 setting out and installing water piping systems, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.
- Work area is prepared to support efficient setting out and installation of water services.
- Identify installation requirements.
- Quantity and type of materials required are calculated from drawings and specifications or site inspection and comply with relevant Australian standards and other information.
- 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.
- Install and test pipe system.
- Pipelines and fixture connection points are set out in accordance with drawings and specifications or job instructions, with consideration to the location of existing services.
- Trenches are excavated in accordance with relevant Australian standards and authorities' requirements.
- Installation of supports and clips are checked for compliance with job specification, authorities' requirements and manufacturer recommendations.
- Pipes are installed and jointed in accordance with job specifications, design layout and relevant Australian standards without damage or distortion to pipework, or surrounding environment and other services.
- Installation to point of discharge is tested to comply with relevant Australian standards and authorities' requirements, 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.