Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.


Relevant compliance documentation may include:
legislative, organisational and site requirements and procedures
plans, specifications and drawings
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian Standards
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Safety requirements may include:
OHS requirements in accordance with state or territory legislation and regulations, organisational safety policies and procedures, and project safety plan, including protective clothing and equipment, use of tools and equipment, workplace environment and safety, handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of First Aid equipment, hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
safe operating procedures including recognising and preventing hazards associated with underground and overhead services, other machines, personnel, restricted access barriers, traffic control, working at heights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors and the public
recognising hazards and risks including uneven/unstable terrain, trees, fires, overhead and underground services, bridges, buildings, excavations, traffic, embankments, cuttings, structures and hazardous materials
emergency procedures including emergency shutdown and stopping, organisational First Aid requirements and evacuation
safe parking practices including ensuring access ways are clear, equipment/machinery is away from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distances from excavations are kept, and areas secured from unauthorised access or movement
Site may include:
any ground conditions in urban and rural areas
Signage may include:
escort vehicle
highway traffic signs
site safety signage
temporary signage for the benefit of motorists and pedestrians
barricades
traffic conditions signage
Traffic conditions may include:
congested urban environments
low traffic rural areas
off-road un-trafficked areas
buildings
parking sites
pedestrian areas
Tools and equipment may include:
levelling equipment
shovels
lifting equipment
crow bars
hammers
grinders
jointing equipment
oxy-acetylene equipment
scaffolding
saws
Environmental protection requirements may include:
organisational/project environmental management plan
waste management
water quality protection
noise
vibration
dust and clean-up management
Bedding materials may include:
aggregate and sand
Pipe may include:
pipes used in the construction of road stormwater systems
pipes used in the construction of road culverts
concrete (RCP)
steel
fibre reinforced concrete (FRC)
ribbed PVC
Installation procedures may include:
selecting size, type and material of pipes
bedding down pipes
positioning pipes
checking alignment, level and grade
fitting inlets and outlets
repair work where required
Pipe joining may include:
sand band
rubber ring
mechanical jointed
Materials may include:
marking materials
pipes
concrete
backfill materials
bedding materials

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for laying pipes
implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of pipe laying
working with others to undertake and complete the laying of pipes that meets all of the required outcomes
consistent timely completion of pipe laying that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes
installation of pipe on two different projects to a minimum of ten pipe joints listed in the Unit Scope: the pipes are to have a minimum diameter of DN225 mm
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a resources and infrastructure sector environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to the site circumstances.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes
consistent achievement of required outcomes
first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the laying of pipes
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.