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Install property service

Install property service

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCPWT3028
State Code
OCM59
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
8
Description
This unit of competency specifies the skills and knowledge required to install a property service from the authority water main up to and including the water meter assembly.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 installation requirements.
  • 1.1 Access, read and determine property service installation requirements from 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 location of property service and the main.
  • 1.4 Identify cables, conduits, pipes or other services.
2 Prepare for work.
  • 2.1 Create a materials list and collect materials.
  • 2.2 Select appropriate tools and equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE).
3 Install, test and commission property service.
  • 3.1 Mark out and excavate for installation of property service.
  • 3.2 Excavate point of connection to main.
  • 3.3 Drill and tap main in accordance with relevant Australian Standards, codes and jurisdictional requirements.
  • 3.4 Install property service.
  • 3.5 Test and commission installation.
4 Clean up.
  • 4.1 Clear the work area and dispose of, reuse or recycle materials in accordance with state or territory legislation and workplace requirements.
  • 4.2 Clean tools and equipment, check for serviceability and report any damage, and store and secure.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF972 CPCPWT3028A Install water service Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGC1 CPC32820 Certificate III in Fire Protection Qualification
BGC2 CPC32420 Certificate III in Plumbing Qualification