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Access and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industry

Access and interpret regulatory requirements for the plumbing and services industry

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCPCM4015
State Code
OCO63
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/11/2020
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040305 - Building Surveying
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to identify and apply the plumbing regulatory requirements to design and planned work activities for the plumbing and services industry, including the National Construction Code (NCC).In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Access and identify the National Construction Code (NCC).
  • 1.1 Identify the hierarchical relationship of legislation, Acts, regulations, codes and standards in the plumbing and services industry.
  • 1.2 Determine building classification and type in accordance with the National Construction Code (NCC).
  • 1.3 Identify plumbing and services covered by the National Construction Code (NCC).
2 Interpret the National Construction Code (NCC).
  • 2.1 Identify and interpret the requirements of jurisdictional variations and additions in the (NCC).
  • 2.2 Identify the difference between Performance Solutions and Deemed to Satisfy (DTS) installations.
  • 2.3 Identify jurisdictional documentation requirements for Performance Solutions and Deemed to Satisfy (DTS) for plumbing installations.
  • 2.4 Determine relevant certification requirements for use of materials and products.
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State Code National Code Title Type
BGC7 CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services Qualification