Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to design, size and document the layout of domestic treatment plant disposal systems. It covers preparation for the planning, identification and confirmation of system specifications and requirements, and the planning of the system layout and work finalisation processes, including records and documentation. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Site location for work application will be domestic, and may be a new work site or an existing structure being renovated, extended, restored or maintained. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
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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. Prepare for planning. |
1.1. Nature and scope of planning task are identified and confirmed. 1.2. Safety (OHS ) requirements associated with installation of domestic treatment plant disposal systems and workplace environmental requirements are adhered to throughout the work. 1.3. Work is organised and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work. 1.4. Tools and equipment required for planning, sizing and documenting layout of domestic treatment plant disposal systems, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability. 1.5. Work area in which the planning process is to be conducted is prepared. |
2. Identify system requirements. |
2.1. Information and specifications for required work are obtained and confirmed, if necessary, by site inspection. 2.2. Regulations and Australian standards relevant to work are consulted and applied to all aspects of the work. 2.3. System requirements, including capacity, method of disposal, types of system, treatment system performance requirements and processes are determined from specifications. 2.4. Information on the assessment of land capability for on-site land application of effluent are obtained and confirmed. 2.5. Information for a suitable location for the land application area and reserve area is obtained and confirmed. 2.6. System is sized in accordance with relevant Australian standards, regulatory authorities and workplace requirements. |
3. Design system layout. |
3.1. Disposal system is planned in accordance with specifications, Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and regulatory authorities' requirements, relevant Australian standards and workplace procedures. 3.2. Plans are developed to accord with relevant Australian standards, regulatory authorities' requirements, maintenance, site topography and landscape application areas. 3.3. Sustainability principles and concepts are applied to work preparation and application. 3.4. Materials required are specified and optimised in accordance with relevant Australian standards from proposed design. 3.5. Plans are recorded in accordance with statutory and regulatory authorities' and workplace requirements. |
4. Restore work area. |
4.1. Work area is restored in accordance with workplace procedures. 4.2. Tools and equipment used in the process are refurbished and left in accordance with workplace procedures. 4.3. Information is accessed and documentation, including work backup, is completed in accordance with workplace requirements. |
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 in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment providing 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:
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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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Scope of planning task : |
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Safety (OHS ) is to be in accordance with commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations and may include: |
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Environmental requirements cover water quality management and may include: |
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Tools and equipment may include: |
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Information may include: |
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Sustainability principles and concepts : |
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Materials may include: |
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Statutory and regulatory authorities include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Plumbing and services |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |
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Functional area
Functional area |