Unit of competency Outline
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Install high temperature plastic pressure pipelines
Install high temperature plastic pressure pipelines
Unit of competency
National Code
PMBWELD307
PMBWELD307
State Code
BAH78
BAH78
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to install relevant elements of plastics pressure pipes and pipeline components operating under high temperature in the field.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are involved in the installation of pipes and pipeline components to quality assurance requirements whilst maintaining personal and immediate site safety. They are required to confirm that materials are suitable for the specific pressure applications; prepare for and perform jointing, repairs and service of plastic pressure pipes and pipeline components; and solve problems within area of responsibility.This unit of competency applies to an experienced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The operator may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify plastic pipe materials as being suitable for specific pressure applications
- 1.1 Identify plastic materials from national standards, job specifications and work site instructions
- 1.2 Determine plastic material properties from national standards and material data sheets
- 1.3 Identify job needs from work site instructions and specifications
2 Identify applications for alternative jointing technologies
- 2.1 Identify properties and limitations of mechanical jointing systems
- 2.2 Identify properties and limitations of thermal welding jointing systems
- 2.3 Identify properties and limitations of chemical bonding jointing systems
- 2.4 Perform trial jointing for mechanical jointing and thermal fusion methods, identify non-conformance, report and rectify
- 2.5 Assess quality against specification requirements
3 Determine requirements for working with of plastics pipeline components
- 3.1 Identify requirements for handling and transport of plastics materials
- 3.2 Determine requirements for long-term storage
- 3.3 Determine requirements for installation including additional materials
4 Connect and repair plastic pressure pipelines
- 4.1 Determine connection requirements
- 4.2 Identify possible alternative material connection methods to meet specified requirements
- 4.3 Connect pipework to meet requirements
- 4.4 Determine repair requirements
- 4.5 Identify alternative repair options
- 4.6 Repair installation to meet requirements
5 Assess quality of completed installation
- 5.1 Test installation
- 5.2 Identify alternative test procedures to meet requirements
- 5.3 Assess quality of completed installation
- 5.4 Refer problems outside area of responsibility to appropriate person
- 5.5 Solve problems within area of responsibility
- 5.6 Maintain quality records
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W7716 | PMBWELD307B | Install high temperature plastic pressure pipelines | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ODA94 | PMBWELD307E | Install plastic pipelines for high temperature applications | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BCT3 | PMB30116 | Certificate III in Polymer Processing | Qualification |
| BCU0 | PMB40116 | Certificate IV in Polymer Technology | Qualification |