Elements and Performance Criteria

first aid officers and kits
site induction work site locations
specific site OHS issues
specific site requirements.

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.

state or territory statutory authority
statutory gasfitting authority
statutory plumbing authority.

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.

accidents
fires
injuries
sudden illness
workplace evacuation involving staff and customers.

common site signs
equipment tags
facility or location signs
safety barricades and warning signs
site direction
traffic signs.

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 the use of personal protecting clothing and equipment

as a minimum, the ability to:

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 mandatory 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 Integrated Framework 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.