Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver CPCPWT4012A, 'Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for work.

1.1. Drawings and specifications are obtained.

1.2. Safety (OHS) requirements associated with testing, commissioning and maintaining backflow prevention devices, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.

1.3. Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to in accordance with workplace requirements.

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

1.5. Tools and equipment for testing, commissioning and maintaining backflow prevention devices, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.

1.6. Work area is prepared to support efficient testing, commissioning and maintenance of backflow prevention devices.

2. Identify testing and commissioning requirements.

2.1. Service and system design, and testing and commissioning requirements, are identified and confirmed from job specifications and in accordance with standards and relevant information.

2.2. Backflow prevention device specifications and necessary installation materials are identified in accordance with standards, authorities' requirements and job specifications.

3. Test and commission device.

3.1. Installation is checked to ensure device is appropriate and installed in accordance with standards, job specifications, manufacturer recommendations and authorities' requirements.

3.2. Operation of device is tested in accordance with job specifications, manufacturer recommendations and authorities' requirements, and adjusted as required.

3.3. Documentation is completed in accordance with regulating authorities' requirements.

4. Maintain device.

4.1. Service and maintenance requirements are identified from manufacturer specifications or authorities' requirements.

4.2. Replacement components are checked and fitted periodically and as required in accordance with specification.

4.3. Maintenance and repair of devices are conducted observing manufacturer and authorities' requirements.

5. Restore work area.

5.1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of or recycled in accordance with state and territory legislation and workplace procedures.

5.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.

5.3. Documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements.


Qualifications and Skillsets

CPCPWT4012A appears in the following qualifications:

  • CPC40911 - Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services
  • CPC40911 - Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services