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 project-based 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 for applying safe work practices in the workplace

applying safety requirements throughout the performance of work sequences, including electrical requirements and personal protective clothing and equipment

as a minimum, the ability to:

apply sustainability principles and concepts

undertake site and workplace induction

assess risk and interpret and apply safe working practices

understand workplace requirements for emergency response, including evacuation procedures

correctly locate and identify workplace firefighting and other safety equipment and appliances

correctly select and use appropriate processes, tools and equipment

safely complete all work to specification

comply with regulations, standards and workplace instructions, procedures and processes, including reporting and documentation

communicate and work 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 off-site 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 person's 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.

Required skills

Required skills for this unit are:

communication skills to:

complete written reports and other relevant documentation

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

read and interpret:

documentation from a variety of sources

MSDS

work safety procedures and instructions

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals

evaluating safety issues in the workplace and determining appropriate action

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

recognising and reporting hazards, risks and faults in equipment

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 site-specific instructions in a variety of media

use a range of mobile communication technology.

Required knowledge

Required knowledge for this unit is:

job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements (SWMS)

manual handling techniques

MSDS

relevant legislation, regulations and workplace requirements relating to OHS, including hazard reduction and personal safety

requirements for working in confined spaces and at height, including on rooves

risk assessment

safe working practices in normal working environment

workplace and equipment safety requirements

workplace hazards and their precautions and reduction

workplace response to emergencies.

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.

Workplace induction may include:

first aid officers and kits

site induction work site locations

specific site OHS issues

specific site requirements.

Safe work practices are to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and may include:

handling of materials

hazard control procedures and procedures for handling hazardous materials and substances

PPE prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

use of firefighting equipment

use of first aid equipment

use of tools and equipment

workplace environment and safety.

Statutory and regulatory authorities include:

federal, state and local authorities administering applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.

Sustainability principles and concepts:

cover the social, economic and environmental use of resources to meet current and future needs

may include:

selecting appropriate components and material

choosing efficient products

using material efficiently.

Safety hazards may include:

hazards and risks associated with tools and equipment

inflammable materials and fire hazards

lifting practices

lighting, gases, electricity and water

spillage, waste and debris

toxic and hazardous substances

working at heights

working in confined spaces.

Emergencies may include:

accidents

fires

injuries

sudden illness.

Emergency response may include:

common site signs

equipment tags

facility or location signs

safety barricades and warning signs

site direction

traffic signs

workplace evacuation involving staff and customers.