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Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices

Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCPWT4012A
State Code
D7509
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
11/10/2011
Field of Education
040327 - Plumbing
Original Release Date
11/10/2011
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to test, commission and maintain backflow prevention devices in water services.It covers preparation for work, identification of testing and commissioning requirements, physical testing and commissioning of devices, maintenance of devices and completion of work finalisation processes.
Notes
Elements and 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.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9768 CPCPWT4002A Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WF976 CPCPWT4022A Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
D417 CPC40911 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services Qualification