Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to apply sound water management principles as part of the implementation of sustainable building and construction processes. The range of legislative and council planning requirements are addressed in addition to the need to respond to growing consumer demand for sustainable buildings and environmentally friendly developments. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports the needs of builders, site managers and forepersons, and estimators in the building and construction industry. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Apply legislative and planning requirements for effective water management systems to the building process. |
1.1. Current relevant state, territory and council requirements for effective management of water systems are identified as part of the building and construction design process. 1.2. Client needs and expectations for the design and use of water management systems are identified and negotiated. 1.3. Expert plumbing and other advice is gathered as part of the planning process. 1.4. Relevant Australian standards are consulted to identify the implications for the conduct of the building project. 1.5. Environmental and resource efficiency issues are identified and addressed. |
2. Identify and apply opportunities for improved water management. |
2.1. Impact of client and resident behaviour on effective water management and use is identified. 2.2. Opportunities to select efficient water management fixtures and appliances as part of the building design are identified, evaluated and applied. 2.3. Relative installation and ongoing usage costs of efficient water management fixtures and appliances are quantified and communicated to the client. 2.4. Efficient water management fixtures and appliances are used as negotiated within the building project. |
3. Apply sound water management principles to the site and its landscaping. |
3.1. Soil and sediments are contained to the site as part of the site preparation and management. 3.2. Sound waste management practices are used on site. 3.3. Effective sediment control barriers are in place and used. 3.4. Topsoil and local rocks are stockpiled and retained for later use in landscaping. 3.5. Appropriate input is made to the landscape design process to optimise water use, reuse and recycling. |
4. Promote best practice in water management. |
4.1. Selection, location and installation of tanks to optimise the reuse of roof water are evaluated and implemented. 4.2. Costs, planning implications and construction techniques for the reuse of grey water are identified and implemented as negotiated with the client. 4.3. Costs and performance characteristics of various materials used in the installation of water management systems are identified and negotiated with the client. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills for this unit are:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge for this unit is:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed by the effective application of mechanical principles and concepts to design of a sustainable water management system. This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction 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 the ability to:
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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:
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:
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
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. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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. |
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Effective management of water systems includes: |
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Fixtures and appliances include: |
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Waste management practices include ensuring that: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Construction |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |
Functional area
Functional area |