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Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector

Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector

Unit of competency
National Code
CPCPCM2021A
State Code
D7405
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/05/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/07/2012
Field of Education
120505 - Work Practices Programmes
Original Release Date
10/07/2012
Nominal Hours
16
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to prepare for and sustain effective work within the plumbing and services sector of the building and construction industry. It requires the ability to accept instructions, work with others, plan activities and perform tasks, as well as participate in workplace planning and meetings. Outcomes include effective participation in a plumbing and services workplace to promote a harmonious and efficient work environment.The unit covers the identification and clarification of the sector work context and setting, acceptance of workplace responsibility by the individual, working in a team, individual career path improvement and participation in meetings.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify the industry work context and setting.
  • 1.1. Nature and scope of plumbing and services functions, activities, economic importance, employment opportunities and career paths are identified.
  • 1.2. Plumbing and services sector employment conditions, responsibilities and obligations are identified.
  • 1.3. Trends in technology (including IT) and processes likely to impact on the plumbing and services sector are identified.
  • 1.4. Requirements of relevant plumbing legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice are accessed through a variety of mediums, understood and implemented.
  • 1.5. Specific OHS requirements of the plumbing industry are understood and implemented.
  • 1.6. Quality assurance and workplace quality requirements are understood and implemented.
2. Organise and accept responsibility for own workload.
  • 2.1. Priorities and deadlines are established in consultation with others and recorded.
  • 2.2. Work activities are planned with appropriate time management and progress of work is communicated to others whose personal work plans and timelines may be affected.
  • 2.3. Work is completed to the standard expected in the workplace and in accordance with guidelines, directions, instructions and organisational requirements.
  • 2.4. Variations and difficulties affecting work requirements are identified through regular reviews and action is taken to report these issues to appropriate personnel.
  • 2.5. Additional support or modification of arrangements to improve work outcomes is communicated clearly to appropriate personnel.
3. Work in a team.
  • 3.1. Workplace goals and the contributions to be made by teams are identified.
  • 3.2. Individual contributions to team activities are identified, agreed and reviewed periodically with the team.
  • 3.3. Defined roles and strengths of other team members are identified.
  • 3.4. Assistance and encouragement are provided to other team members wishing to enhance their role and the role of the team.
  • 3.5. Ground rules for team operations are reviewed and changes are made through team consultative processes.
  • 3.6. Team improvements are initiated and encouraged from team members.
  • 3.7. Causes of disharmony and other barriers to achievement are promptly resolved or referred to the appropriate party for resolution.
4. Participate in identifying and pursuing own development needs and processes.
  • 4.1. The competencies for the workplace are identified.
  • 4.2. Organisational structure, career paths and own development opportunities appropriate to the workplace are identified.
  • 4.3. Steps are taken, in consultation with appropriate personnel, to identify own learning needs for future work requirements.
  • 4.4. Appropriate opportunities to learn and develop required competencies are identified and pursued with the appropriate people.
5. Participate in workplace meetings.
  • 5.1. Meeting procedures and objectives are identified and applied.
  • 5.2. Points of view and comments, including agreement and dissent are presented in a logical, persuasive and orderly manner.
  • 5.3. Points of view of other members are given due consideration.
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Plumbing and services sector employment conditions must include:
bulletins and newsletters
enterprise agreements
enterprise procedures for handling industrial disputes and grievances
industrial awards
industry and workplace codes of practice
workplace agreements.
Responsibilities and obligations must include:
codes of conduct
job description and employment arrangements
organisation's policy relevant to work role
skills, training and competencies
supervision and accountability requirements, including OHS
team structures.
OHS requirements are to be in accordance with state and territory legislation and regulations and may include:
handling of materials
hazard control
identifying hazardous materials and substances
personal protective clothing and equipment prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
use of firefighting equipment
use of first aid equipment
use of tools and equipment
workplace environment and safety.
Organisational requirements may be included in:
access and equity principles and practices
anti-discrimination and related policy
business and performance plans
ethical standards
goals, objectives, plans, systems and processes
legal and organisation policy, guidelines and requirements
quality and continuous improvement processes
standards and defined resource parameters.
Team:
site work organisation
may be known locally as crews, gangs, shifts or other industrially and historically acceptable terms.
Team members may include:
coach or mentor
employee representative
peers and work colleagues
supervisor or manager
team, enterprise and other members of the organisation.
Own learning needs include:
assessment processes
competency achievement and maintenance processes
formal vocational education
on-the-job training and job rotation
recognition of prior learning
refresher training.
Meetings:
involve small team, section and workplace meetings
may be formal or informal
involve notification and scheduling, including:
local coordination of procedural and operational issues
organising time, place and purpose
task discussions.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate plumbing and services workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
communicating and working effectively and safely with others
complying with OHS regulations and state and territory legislation applicable to workplace operations
complying with organisational policies and procedures, including quality assurance requirements
explaining to others scope, employment and economic importance of the plumbing and services sector
identifying personal development needs
identifying standards and codes of conduct applicable to their particular streams
identifying work employment conditions and source of these conditions
indicating an awareness of regulatory requirements and manner of their adoption and management within the workplace
locating, interpreting and applying relevant information, standards and specifications, which may include the ability to use computers and download relevant information
participating in workplace meetings
responding to personal conflict situations
setting personal and team work goals.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
an induction procedure and requirement
realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the minimum task requirements
relevant specifications and work instructions
tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices
support materials appropriate to activity
workplace instructions relating to safe working practices and addressing hazards and emergencies
material safety data sheets
research resources, including industry related systems information.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W9626 CPCPCM2001A Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WF832 CPCPCM2041A Work effectively in the plumbing and services sector Unit of competency