Unit of competency Outline
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Install plastic pipelines for high temperature applications
Install plastic pipelines for high temperature applications
Unit of competency
National Code
PMBWELD307E
PMBWELD307E
State Code
ODA94
ODA94
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install plastics pipeline components operating under high-pressure and -temperature conditions.This unit applies to an experienced operator working alone or as part of a team.The unit principally refers to operators working on the installation of plastic pipelines, including preparing and performing jointing, and performing repairs.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess suitability of plastic pipe materials for specific pressure applications
- 1.1 Identify plastic materials from national standards, job specifications and worksite instructions
- 1.2 Determine plastic material properties from national standards and material data sheets
- 1.3 Identify job needs from work site instructions and job specifications
2. Identify applications for alternative jointing technologies
- 2.1 Assess suitability of mechanical jointing systems from known properties and limitations
- 2.2 Assess suitability of thermal welding jointing systems from known properties and limitations
- 2.3 Assess suitability of chemical bonding jointing systems from known properties and limitations
- 2.4 Perform trial jointing using mechanical jointing and thermal fusion methods, and identify, rectify and report on non-conformance
- 2.5 Assess quality against job specifications
3. Determine requirements for working with of plastics pipeline components
- 3.1 Identify requirements for handling and transport of plastics materials from job requirements
- 3.2 Determine requirements for long-term pipe storage from job requirements
- 3.3 Determine requirements for pipe installation, including additional materials from job requirements
4. Perform service connection and repair of plastic pressure pipelines
- 4.1 Determine service connection requirements from job requirements
- 4.2 Identify alternative material connection methods to meet job requirements
- 4.3 Perform service connection to meet job requirements
- 4.4 Determine repair requirements from job requirements
- 4.5 Identify alternative repair options that meet job requirements
- 4.6 Repair installation to meet job requirements
5. Assess quality of completed installation
- 5.1 Identify quality standards and test procedures for installation according to job specifications
- 5.2 Follow test procedures to assess quality of completed installation against job specifications and report results
- 5.3 Accurately maintain records and logbooks
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAH78 | PMBWELD307 | Install high temperature plastic pressure pipelines | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGP1 | PMB30121 | Certificate III in Polymer Processing | Qualification |