Elements and Performance Criteria

handling of materials
hazard control
hazardous materials and substances
personal protective clothing and equipment 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.

Australian standards
Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
internal company quality assurance policy and risk management strategy
International Standards Organisation
site safety plan
workplace operations and procedures.

Types of
elevations and sections
floor plans
mechanical services and drainage plans
sanitary plans
sewerage plans
site plans
specifications.

Key features of detailed
boundaries
building lines
cross-sections of construction details
easements
layout of rooms
location of works relative to other buildings
orientation
service locations
shape of building and structure
type of construction
type of structure, including structural members
vertical and horizontal measurements.

are to be in metric scale
cover all dimensions used in plumbing
involve the use of:
calipers
dividers
rulers
squares
tape measures
may involve laser or similar technology.

are to be performed manually and with the aid of a calculator
are to include:
area
circumference
diameter
force
length
mass
perimeter
pressure
ratios (e.g. ingredients, elements and triangulation)
scales
volume
require numeracy skills to apply the basic arithmetic calculations of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in order to estimate simple projects and determine consumables required for a task.

instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel
manufacturer specifications and instructions
organisation work specifications and requirements
recognised formulas or tables accepted by the regulatory authority
regulatory and legislative requirements, particularly those pertaining to:
building codes
OHS and environmental requirements
plumbing and gasfitting authority regulations
relevant Australian standards
safe work procedures relating to reading plans and calculating plumbing requirements
verbal, written and graphical instructions, including:
charts and hand drawings
diagrams or sketches
job drawings
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
memos
plans and specifications
signage
work bulletins
work schedules.

Key features of
material details
preferred suppliers
quality of finishes
quantities
skill requirements.

drawings
plans
specifications.

calculators
laser measuring devices
logarithmic tables
regulatory authority approved tables and formulas
rulers, dividers, tape measures or squares.

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 reading plans and calculating plumbing quantities
applying safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including the use of personal protective clothing and equipment

as a minimum the ability to, given the plans and specifications for a project, complete the following in respect of interpreting the plans and determining quantities:

identify type and purpose of the plan and drawing
identify its dimensions, symbols, abbreviations, key features, title and reference date (as current version)
identify required specifications and their impact and influence on the plumbing requirements of the project
draw a freehand sketch of the plumbing requirement of the project

from measurement and calculation, indicating items of plumbing material required, ensuring:

correct selection and use of appropriate processes, tools and equipment
completion of all work to specification
compliance with regulations, standards and organisational quality procedures and processes
communication 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 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.