Unit of competency details

CPCPCM2043A

Carry out WHS requirements

Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency.

Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge and/or the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide.

1

Prepare for work.

1.1

Plans and specifications are obtained.

1.2

Work health and safety  (WHS) and environmental requirements  installing air conditioning control equipment are adhered to throughout the work.

1.3

Quality assurance requirements  are identified and adhered to according to workplace requirements.

1.4

Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work and statutory and regulatory authorities’  requirements.

1.5

Tools and equipment , including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.

1.6

Work area is prepared to support efficient installation of air conditioning control equipment .

2

Identify installation requirements.

2.1

Appropriate controller and necessary materials  are selected according to plans and specifications, manufacturer recommendations and relevant information .

2.2

Controller position is identified from plans and specifications, and with consideration of location of existing services.

3

Install control equipment.

3.1

Air conditioning  system is shut down and isolated according to appropriate codes of practice and WHS requirements.

3.2

Control equipment is installed to specification or manufacturer instructions and faults are reported .

3.3

Sustainability principles and concepts  are applied throughout the installation.

3.4

Control equipment is positioned in specified location without damage or distortion to surrounding environment or other services.

3.5

Manual-handling techniques are used according to WHS requirements.

4

Calibrate and test control equipment.

4.1

Control equipment is calibrated according to manufacturer recommendations and job specifications.

4.2

Correct operation of system control equipment is checked against operational specification.

5

Clean up.

5.1

Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.

5.2

Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored according to manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.

5.3

Documentation is completed according to workplace requirements.

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills 

• communication skills to:

• access information
• determine requirements
• enable clear and direct communication, using questioning to identify and confirm requirements, share information, listen and understand
• follow instructions
• report faults
• use language and concepts appropriate to cultural differences
• use and interpret non-verbal communication, such as hand signals

• literacy skills to:

• complete workplace documentation
• read and interpret:

• documentation from a variety of sources
• plans and specifications

• numeracy skills to apply measurements and calculations
• planning and organising skills to:

• plan and sequence tasks
• plan and set out work

• teamwork skills to work with others to action tasks and relate to people from a range of cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with varying physical and mental abilities
• technical skills to identify and accurately report to appropriate personnel any faults in tools, equipment or materials
• technology skills to:

• access and understand site-specific instructions in a variety of media
• use mobile communication technology

Required knowledge 

• effective isolation processes and procedures
• electrical and safety requirements
• job safety analysis (JSA) and safe work method statements (SWMS)
• WHS regulations relevant to the work activity
• personal protective equipment requirements and use
• operating principles of air conditioning and refrigeration systems
• power and maintenance access requirements for control units
• process of installing and testing air conditioning control equipment
• SI system of measurement
• statutory requirements

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 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:

• locating, interpreting and applying relevant information, standards and specifications to install air conditioning control equipment
• applying safety requirements throughout the work sequence, including electrical safety requirements and the use of personal protective clothing and equipment
• given the plans and specifications, installing a control valve, a thermostat and flow, pressure and limit switches for an air conditioning system, ensuring:

• application of sustainability principles and concepts
• correct identification of requirements and details of proposed installation and location
• correct operation of the system and equipment
• correct selection and use of appropriate processes, tools and handling of equipment
• completing all work to specification
• compliance with regulations, standards and organisational quality procedures and processes
• communicating and working effectively and safely with others.

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 work 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.

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.

Work health and safety  is to be according to commonwealth, state and territory legislation and regulations and may include:

• handling of materials
• hazard control
• personal protective clothing and equipment prescribed under legislation, regulations and workplace policies and practices
• safe operating procedures, including recognising and preventing hazards associated with:

• hazardous materials and substances
• identifying and testing for electrical hazards
• service lines
• surrounding structures and facilities
• trip hazards
• use of tools and equipment
• work site visitors and the public
• working at heights
• working in proximity to others

• use of firefighting equipment
• use of first aid equipment
• workplace environment and safety.

Environmental requirements  may include:

• clean-up protection
• waste management.

Quality assurance requirements  may include:

• Environment Protection Authority (EPA)
• internal company quality assurance policy and risk management strategy
• International Standards Organisation
• site safety plan
• workplace operations and procedures.

Statutory and regulatory authorities  include:

• commonwealth, state or territory, and local authorities administering applicable Acts, regulations and codes of practice.

Tools and equipment  may include:

• hand and power tools
• ladders
• lifting and load shifting equipment, including:

• chain blocks
• elevated work platforms
• forklifts
• hand trolleys
• hoists and jacks
• rollers
• scaffolds

• measuring equipment
• test equipment, including:

• multi-meters
• pressure gauges
• thermometers
• anemometer
• differential pressure gauges.

Air conditioning control equipment  may include:

• control switches
• control valves
• damper motors
• flow switches
• limit switches
• pressure switches
• solenoid valves
• thermostats.

Materials  may include:

• air conditioning controls for installation.

Information  may include:

• charts and hand drawings
• instructions issued by authorised organisational or external personnel
• manufacturer specifications and instructions
• material safety data sheets (MSDS)
• memos
• organisation work specifications and requirements
• plans and sketches
• regulatory and legislative requirements, particularly those pertaining to:

• building codes
• WHS and environmental requirements
• plumbing regulations

• relevant Australian standards
• safe work procedures relating to installing air conditioning control equipment
• signage
• verbal, written and graphical instructions
• work bulletins
• work schedules, plans and specifications.

Air conditioning  may be:

• electric
• hydraulic
• pneumatic
• self-contained
• a combination.

Fault reporting :

• may be written or verbal
• is to be according to company’s workplace procedures.

Sustainability principles and concepts :

• cover the current and future social, economic and environmental use of resources
• may include:

• appropriate recycling of material
• correct handling of hazardous materials
• efficient use of material
• selecting appropriate products and components to ensure minimal environmental impact.

Functional area 

Unit sector 

Plumbing and services