Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to analyse and report on technical aspects of plumbing systems. It entails analysis of plumbing systems, processes, legislation, practices, materials, installation methods, and safety procedures and impacts. It covers the preparation and publishing of plumbing and services technical reports. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports development of skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance in a consultancy or supervisory capacity in relation to plumbing services and hydraulics. |
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. Select and analyse a plumbing system or aspect of a plumbing system. |
1.1. Plumbing system or aspect of a plumbing system is selected with a view to improve or better understand the system or aspect of the system. 1.2. Detailed and comprehensive analysis is made of the plumbing and hydraulic system or aspect of the system and impacts are identified and documented. |
2. Research and trial the system. |
2.1. Appropriate comprehensive literature review and research are undertaken. 2.2. Alternative solutions are trialled and evaluated for suitability. 2.3. Results from evaluations are documented. |
3. Evaluate and report on the system or aspect of the system. |
3.1. System or aspect of the system is evaluated, identifying alternatives and redundancies . 3.2. Conclusions are drawn and changes recommended . 3.3. Comprehensive and professional report is produced. 3.4. Report is published to increase the body of knowledge within the plumbing and hydraulic field. |
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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Plumbing system may include: |
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Aspect of a plumbing system may include: |
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Analysis may include: |
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Literature review and research may include: |
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Evaluations should: |
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Alternatives and redundancies may include: |
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Conclusions may be drawn: |
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Recommendations should point to future directions and may include: |
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Report : |
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Report may be published : |
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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 |