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Inspect plumbing and drainage systems

Inspect plumbing and drainage systems

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCPPS5015
State Code
OCN28
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
32
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct inspections of hydraulic systems for a range of residential, commercial and industrial buildings to ensure compliance with Australian and New Zealand Standards and local authority and operational performance requirements.This unit covers requirements for competent workplace performance in a consultancy or supervisory capacity in relation to plumbing services and hydraulics on a new or existing site.Inspections of hydraulic systems must comply with Australian and New Zealand Standards and local authority and operational performance requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Specify local authority inspection requirements.
  • 1.1 Specify local authority inspection requirements for hydraulic systems according to legislation and standards.
  • 1.2 Identify and specify approved materials for different applications.
  • 1.3 Specify installation requirements complying with manufacturer manuals and regulatory requirements.
2 Develop inspection procedures.
  • 2.1 Develop and document administrative procedures for inspection projects.
  • 2.2 Develop inspection checklists.
3 Conduct inspections.
  • 3.1 Establish effective communication channels with relevant site personnel and stakeholders.
  • 3.2 Plan and detail inspection routes and schedules.
  • 3.3 Identify and apply work health and safety (WHS) guidelines and sustainability principles to inspections and wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
  • 3.4 Conduct inspection to assess compliance with regulatory requirements and professional workmanship standards.
  • 3.5 Hand sketch onsite as-constructed plans and take measurements.
  • 3.6 Use dispute resolution techniques as required when non-compliance is identified.
  • 3.7 Implement testing procedures.
  • 3.8 Accurately record inspection and testing results.
4 Prepare reports.
  • 4.1 Prepare inspection reports using onsite records, including as-constructed plans.
  • 4.2 Report and detail identified recommendations.
  • 4.3 Produce rectification schedules.
5 Enforce compliance.
  • 5.1 Detail breaches of relevant regulation or standards.
  • 5.2 Issue infringement notices and implement relevant follow-up procedures.
  • 5.3 Implement enforcement action issuing infringement notices in cases of non-compliance.
6 Maintain records.
  • 6.1 Maintain inspection diary.
  • 6.2 Process inspection records according to established administrative procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WF937 CPCPPS5015B Inspect plumbing and drainage systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGB3 CPC50620 Diploma of Hydraulic Services Design Qualification