Design and size heated and cold water services and systems

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
CPCPWT4011A

State Code
D7508

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Replaced

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
19/05/2011

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

27/09/2011

Field of Education

040327 - Plumbing

Original Release Date

27/09/2011

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design, size and document the layout of heated, tempered and cold water services, flushing systems, hydrant and hose reel systems for multi-floor buildings.It covers preparation for work, identification of water service and system requirements, planning the service and system layout and completion of work finalisation processes.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for planning.

1.1. Nature and scope of planning task are identified and confirmed.
1.2. Safety (OHS) requirements associated with planning, sizing and documenting the layout of heated, tempered and cold water services and systems, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
1.3. Work is organised and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work and statutory and regulatory authority requirements.
1.4. Tools and equipment required for planning, sizing and documenting the layout of heated, tempered and cold water services and systems, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.
1.5. Work area in which planning process is to be conducted is prepared.

2. Identify system requirements.

2.1. Information and specifications for required work are obtained and confirmed, if necessary by site inspection using relevant information.
2.2. Regulations and Australian standards relevant to the work are consulted and applied to all aspects of the work.
2.3. Quantity, location and type of take off points and fixtures are determined from plans and specifications.
2.4. Heated, tempered and cold water services and systems are sized in accordance with relevant Australian standards and regulatory authorities' and workplace requirements.

3. Plan service and system layout.

3.1. Layout of heated, tempered and cold water services and systems to point of discharge are planned in accordance with building plans, relevant Australian standards and workplace procedures.
3.2. Materials required are specified and optimised in accordance with relevant Australian standards from the proposed design.
3.3. Plans are recorded in accordance with regulatory authorities' and workplace requirements.
3.4. Sustainability principles and concepts are applied to work preparation and application.

4. Restore work area.

4.1. Work area is restored in accordance with workplace procedures.
4.2. Tools and equipment used in the process are refurbished and left in accordance with workplace procedures.
4.3. Documentation, including work backup, is completed in accordance with workplace requirements.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
W9767	CPCPWT4001A	Plan, size and lay out hot and cold water services and systems	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
WF975	CPCPWT4011B	Design and size heated and cold water services and systems	Unit of competency