Elements and Performance Criteria

handling of materials
hazard control
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
service lines
surrounding structures and facilities
trip hazards
use of tools, plant and equipment
work site visitors and the public
working at heights
working in proximity to others
use of firefighting equipment
use of first aid equipment
workplace environment and safety.

clean-up protection
ozone protection
waste management.

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

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

hand and power tools
mechanical bending equipment and threading equipment
ladders
lifting and load shifting equipment, including:
chain blocks
elevated work platforms
forklifts
hand trolleys
hoists and jacks
rollers
scaffolding
oxy and arc welding equipment
testing equipment.

charts and hand drawings
diagrams or sketches
instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel
manufacturer specifications and instructions
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
memos
organisation work specifications and requirements
regulatory and legislative requirements, particularly those pertaining to:
building codes
OHS and environmental requirements
plumbing regulations
relevant Australian standards
safe work procedures relating to fabricating, installing and testing pressure pipe systems
signage
verbal, written and graphical instructions
work bulletins
work schedules, plans and specifications.

cutting and welding gases
mechanical joint systems and fittings with variable diameters up to DN100
steel pipes
threaded pipe fittings
weldable pipe fittings.

may be written or verbal
is to be in accordance with company's workplace procedures.

compressed air refrigerants and low temperature applications, including chilled water and refrigerated gases
condensate
fuel oil
water and other liquids.

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 to determine requirements, and fabricate, install and test pressure pipe systems
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, apply pipe cutting and welding skills by using oxy-acetylene equipment for piping up to DN50 to include:

butt welding a pipe joint in DN40 piping in the fixed horizontal position
welding DN40 and 50 mild steel branch joints
constructing a DN80 header with DN20, 40 and 50 branch joints using the oxy-acetylene method

applying pipe cutting and welding skills using arc welding equipment to include:

welding 50mm and 80mm flanges to mild steel pipe
welding blank ends into DN80 mild steel pipe
fabricating, installing and testing a DN40 steel pipeline from a flanged header to a unit heater, incorporating two changes of direction with one position butt welded with oxy welding, plus an arc welded flange incorporating a branch for testing purposes

completed task is to be tested to the required pressure, and the soundness of all joints and the system, ensuring:

correct diameters are used, system is manufactured to required dimensions, and branches, bends, flanges, etc. are square
correct identification of design and details of proposed pressure pipe system
correct selection and use of appropriate processes, tools and equipment
completing all work to specification
compliance with regulations, 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 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.