Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to test, commission and maintain heated water temperature control devices, including thermostatic mixing valves in water services. It covers preparation for work, identification of testing and commissioning requirements, physical testing and commissioning of devices, maintenance of devices and completion of work finalisation processes. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Site location for work application will be residential or commercial, 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 work. |
1.1. Drawings and specifications are obtained. 1.2. Safety (OHS ) requirements associated with testing, commissioning and maintaining heated water temperature control devices, and workplace environmental requirements , are adhered to throughout the work. 1.3. Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to in accordance with workplace requirements. 1.4. Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work and statutory and regulatory authority 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 commissioning of heated water temperature control devices. |
2. Identify testing and commissioning requirements. |
2.1. Service and system testing and commissioning requirements are identified from job specifications and in accordance with standards, using relevant information . 2.2. Hot water temperature control device specifications and necessary materials are identified in accordance with standards, authorities' requirements and job specifications. |
3. Test and commission device. |
3.1. Service and system are checked to ensure device is appropriate and installed in accordance with standards, job specifications, manufacturer recommendations and authorities' requirements. 3.2. Operation of device is tested for correct flow rate, operation and compliance with specifications, manufacturer recommendations and authorities' requirements, and adjusted as required. 3.3. Documentation is completed in accordance with regulating authorities' requirements. |
4. Maintain device. |
4.1. Maintenance requirements are identified from manufacturer specifications or authorities' requirements. 4.2. Replacement components are checked and fitted periodically and as required in accordance with specification. 4.3. Maintenance of valves is conducted observing manufacturer and authorities' requirements. |
5. Restore work area. |
5.1. Work area is cleared and materials disposed of or recycled in accordance with state and territory legislation and workplace procedures. 5.2. Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures. 5.3. Documentation 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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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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Quality assurance requirements may include: |
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Statutory and regulatory authorities include: |
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Tools and equipment may include: |
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Information may include: |
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Materials 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 |