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Design and size sanitary plumbing systems

Design and size sanitary plumbing systems

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCPSN4011
State Code
OCM78
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/11/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/06/2021
Field of Education
040327 - Plumbing
Original Release Date
01/06/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to design, size and document the layout of sanitary plumbing systems for multi-floor residential buildings and commercial buildings.In some jurisdictions, this unit of competency may form part of accreditation, licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify sanitary plumbing system requirements.
  • 1.1 Access, read and determine design and size of sanitary plumbing system from plans, job specifications, relevant Australian Standards, codes, manufacturers’ instructions and jurisdictional requirements.
  • 1.2 Identify and apply workplace, work health and safety (WHS) and environmental requirements.
  • 1.3 Determine quantity, location, fixtures and legal points of discharge.
2 Design and size system layout.
  • 2.1 Design and size system layout in accordance with relevant manufacturers' instructions, Australian Standards and jurisdictional requirements.
  • 2.2 Use the proposed design to identify and specify optimal material requirements.
  • 2.3 Produce final system layout plans according to relevant drawing design standards.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF963 CPCPSN4011B Design and size sanitary plumbing systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGC7 CPC40920 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services Qualification