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Install and Maintain Industrial Pipework

Install and Maintain Industrial Pipework

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPMNT302A
State Code
S5051
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/11/2006
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2011
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
31/05/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
1)
This unit deals with the skills and knowledge required to undertake all work associated with the installation, maintenance, and fabrication of industrial pipework which may also involve fault finding and repairs.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for the work
  • 1.1 Work requirements are identified from request/work orders or equivalent and clarified/confirmed with appropriate parties or by site inspection
  • 1.2 Occupational Health and Safety standards, statutory requirements, relevant Australian standards, codes of practice, manufacturers' specifications, environmental requirements and enterprise procedures are identified, applied and monitored throughout the work procedure
  • 1.3 Resources required to satisfy the work plan are identified, obtained and inspected for compliance with the job specifications
  • 1.4 Relevant plans, drawings and texts are selected and interpreted in accordance with the work plan
  • 1.5 Correct size, type and quantity of materials/components are determined, obtained and inspected for compliance with the job specifications
  • 1.6 Work is planned in detail including sequencing and prioritising and considerations made, where appropriate, for the maintenance of plant security and capacity in accordance with system/site requirements
  • 1.7 Coordination requirements, including requests for isolations where appropriate, are resolved with others involved, affected or required by the work
  • 1.8 Potential hazards are identified and prevention and/or control measures are selected in accordance with the work plan and site procedures
  • 1.9 Work area is prepared in accordance with work requirements and site procedures
  • 1.10 Where appropriate, the teams and individuals roles and responsibilities within the team are identified, and where required, assist in the provision of on-the-job training
2 Fabricate and install pipe work
  • 2.1 Required isolations are confirmed, where appropriate, in accordance with site requirements.
  • 2.2 Pipe runs are identified, calculations performed and sketches made of the planned installation in accordance with the work plan
  • 2.3 Pipe work is fabricated using appropriate techniques and equipment in accordance with the work plan
  • 2.4 Pipe work is levelled and aligned and installed/coupled in accordance with the work plan
3 Maintain industrial pipework
  • 3.1 Pipe work found to be faulty is repaired/replaced to conform to site requirements or manufacturer specifications
  • 3.2 Pipe work modifications/alterations are undertaken in accordance with site requirements and manufacturers specifications
  • 3.3 Machinery/plant returned to service and pipe work monitored and adjusted in accordance with the work plan
4 Complete the work
  • 4.1 Work is completed and appropriate personnel notified in accordance with site/enterprise requirements
  • 4.2 Work area is cleared of waste, cleaned, restored and secured in accordance with site/enterprise procedures
  • 4.3 Plant, tools and equipment are maintained and stored in accordance with site/enterprise procedures
  • 4.4 Work completion details are finalised in accordance with site/enterprise procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3698 UTPNEG059A Install and maintain industrial pipework Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE227 UEPMNT302B Install and maintain industrial pipework Unit of competency
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