Required skills

Required skills for this unit are

communication skills to

complete written records and reports of test results

complete other relevant workplace documentation

determine requirements

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

follow and give instructions

plan and sequence tasks with others

read and interpret

drawings and specifications

documentation from a variety of sources

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret nonverbal communication such as hand signals

identifying and accurately reporting to appropriate personnel any faults in tools equipment or materials

numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations

organisational skills including the ability to plan and set out work

teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities

technological skills to

access and understand sitespecific instructions in a variety of media

use mobile communication technology

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is

concrete and concrete fabrication

confined space entry requirements

dewatering

equipment types characteristics technical capabilities and limitations

excavation and trench safety

installation of booster systems

installation of thrust blocks

job safety analysis JSA and safe work method statement

mains pipe systems and installation procedures

mains water pressure

materials safety data sheets MSDS and materials handling methods

operational maintenance and basic diagnostic procedures including testing procedures

plumbing industry terminology

processes for interpreting engineering drawings

processes for calculating pipeline grades and percentages

project quality requirements

sedimentation and erosion controls

site and equipment safety requirements

site isolation and traffic control responsibilities and authorities

valves and flow control devices

water reticulation

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 provide evidence of

locating interpreting and applying relevant information standards and specifications

complying with site safety plan OHS regulations and state and territory legislation applicable to workplace operations

complying with organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements

as a minimum the ability to given the plans and specifications install six metres of DN mains pressure pipe system which is to include a change of direction or tee junction

installing a mains pipe system which as a minimum includes two materials and one isolation valve

safe and effective operational use of tools plant and equipment

communicating and working effectively and safely with others

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

tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices

support materials appropriate to activity

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

material safety data sheets

research resources including industry related 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

Guidance information for assessment

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

Information may include:

Safety (OHS) is to be in accordance with commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan, and may include:

Signage may include:

Traffic conditions may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Environmental requirements are to include:

Materials may include:

Statutory and regulatory authorities include:

Mains pipe systems:

Pipe joining methods may include:

Valves and flow control devices include:

Installation procedures:

Testing procedures may include: