CPCPCM2043A

Carry out WHS requirements

1

Prepare for work.

1.1

Drawings, plans and specifications are obtained.

1.2

Work health and safety (WHS) andenvironmental requirements associated with installing and adjusting water service controls and devices are adhered to throughout the work.

1.3

Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to according to workplace requirements.

1.4

Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work and statutory and regulatory authorities’ requirements.

1.5

Tools and equipmentfor installing and adjusting water service controls and mixing devices, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.

1.6

Work area is prepared to support efficient installing and adjusting of water service controls and devices.

2

Identify installation requirements.

2.1

Service design requirements are identified from job specifications and according to relevant Australian standards using relevant information.

2.2

Service controls and mixing devices are selected according to relevant Australian standards, authorities' requirements and job specifications.

2.3

Available pressure and number of fixtures are determined from job specifications.

2.4

Valve size is selected according to regulations, job specifications, manufacturer recommendations and design data.

2.5

Materialsand equipment are identified, ordered and collected according to workplace procedures.

2.6

Materials and equipment are checked for compliance with relevant Australian standards, docket and order form, and for acceptable condition.

2.7

Sustainability principles and concepts are observed when preparing for and undertaking work process.

3

Install and adjust devices.

3.1

Devices and mixing valves are positioned and installed according to relevant Australian standards, job specifications, manufacturer recommendations and authorities' requirements.

3.2

Pipework is flushed.

3.3

Devices are commissioned and maintained to ensure correct flow operation according to relevant Australian standards, and manufacturer and job specifications.

3.4

Customer is advised of correct operation of flushing devices, control valves, appliances and pumps.

4

Clean up.

4.1

Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.

4.2

Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.

4.3

Documentation is completed according to workplace requirements.

Required skills

communication skills to:

access information

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

follow instructions

identify requirements

use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences

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

initiative and enterprise skills to identify and accurately report to appropriate personnel any faults in tools, equipment or materials

literacy skills to:

complete workplace documentation

read and interpret:

documentation from a variety of sources

plans and specifications

numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations

planning and organising skills to:

plan and sequence tasks with others

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

technical skills to install and make basic adjustments to water flushing devices, control valves, pumps and appliances for heated and cold water services

technology skills to:

access and understand site-specific instructions in a variety of media

use mobile communication technology

Required knowledge

characteristics of the materials and devices being installed

effective isolation procedures

hydraulics and mechanics

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

process of installing service controls and devices

processes for accessing information and for calculating material requirements

properties of water including pressure and flow rates

relevant statutory requirements related to installing service controls and devices and requirements for backflow prevention devices

SI system of measurements

Australian standards applicable to the installation

workplace and equipment safety requirements

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, Australian standards and specifications to install and adjust water service controls and devices

applying safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including electrical safety requirements and the use of personal protective clothing and equipment

given the plans and specifications, installing and providing basic adjustment for a cold water service incorporating both manual and programmed flushing devices and a heated/tempered water service consisting of a mixing tap and a tempering valve, ensuring:

application of sustainability principles and concepts

correct identification of location, design and details of proposed installations

correct selection and use of appropriate processes, tools and equipment

completing all work to specification

compliance with regulations, relevant Australian standards and organisational quality procedures and processes

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 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.

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.

Work health and safety is to be according to commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations and may include:

handling of materials

hazard control

identifying and testing for electrical hazards

personal protective clothing and equipment prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices

safe operating procedures, including recognising and preventing hazards associated with:

hazardous materials and substances

other machines

surrounding structure and facilities

trip hazards

underground services

use of tools and equipment

work site visitors and the public

working at heights

working in confined spaces

working in proximity to others

use of firefighting equipment

use of first aid equipment

workplace environment and safety.

Environmental requirements cover water quality management and may include:

clean-up protection

stormwater protection

waste management.

Quality assurance requirements may include:

environment policy

Environment Protection Authority (EPA)

internal company quality assurance policy and risk management strategy

International Standards Organisation

site safety plan

workplace operations and procedures.

Statutory and regulatory authorities include:

commonwealth, state or territory, and local authorities administering applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.

Tools and equipment may include:

elevated work platforms

hand and power tools

ladders.

Water service controls and mixing devices:

include:

back flow prevention devices (install only)

isolating valves

line strainers

metal bodied taps

pressure limiting valves

temperature control devices

thermostatic mixing valves (install only)

types of appliances include:

automatic

domestic

industrial

manual

programmed.

Information may include:

charts and hand drawings

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel

job drawings

manufacturer specifications and instructions

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

memos

organisation work specifications and requirements

plans and sketches

regulatory and legislative requirements, particularly those pertaining to:

building codes

WHS and environmental requirements

plumbing regulations

relevant Australian standards

safe work procedures relating to the installation and basic adjustment of water service controls and devices

signage

verbal, written and graphical instructions

work bulletins

work schedules, plans and specifications.

Materials may include:

water flushing devices

control valves

pumps

domestic and industrial appliances.

Sustainability principles and concepts:

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

may include:

heat retention

efficient energy and water use

efficient use and recycling of material

disposing of waste material to ensure minimal environmental impact

selecting appropriate components to ensure minimal environmental impact.

Flushing devices may include:

cisterns (manual, automatic and programmed on demand)

flushometers (flush valves).

Control valves may include:

automatic

flow control

isolation

manual

programmed

safety.

Pumps may include:

centrifugal and positive displacement.

Functional area

Unit sector

Plumbing and services