Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
PMBWELD308B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install PVC plastic pressure pipelines
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | PMBWELD308B - Install PVC plastic pressure pipelines |
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Description | This competency covers installing and designing relevant elements of polyvinylchloride (PVC) plastic pressure pipes and pipeline components under industrial conditions in the field.This competency is performed by operators as part of a work team. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | Application of this unitThis competency applies to operators who are involved in the installation and design of relevant elements of polyvinylchloride (PVC) plastic pressure pipes and pipeline components to quality assurance requirements whilst maintaining personal and immediate site safety.The key features in attaining the required quality are:identifying alternative PVC materials being used in the installation as being suitable for specific applicationsidentifying applications for alternative jointing technologiesdetermining appropriate methods of handling, storage, and transport of PVC plastic componentsidentifying and carrying out service connection, and repair techniquesassessing quality of completed installations by determining appropriate testing and commissioning procedures.End applications include pipelines transmitting gas and liquids. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | PrerequisitesThis unit has no prerequisites. | ||
Competency Field |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Identify PVC pipe materials as being suitable for specific pressure applications. |
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Element: Identify applications for alternative jointing technologies. |
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Element: Determine methods for handling, storage, transport and installation of PVC pipeline components. |
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Element: Identify appropriate service connection and repair techniques. |
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Element: Assess quality of completed installation by determining appropriate testing and commissioning procedures. |
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