Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the installation of water mains pipelines in the civil construction industry. It includes planning and preparing, setting out and excavating, installing mains pipeline, testing mains pipe system, and cleaning up. Licensing, legislative, regulatory and certification requirements that apply to this unit can vary between states, territories, and industry sectors. Relevant information must be sourced prior to application of the unit.
Application of the Unit
This unit is appropriate for those working in an operational role at worksites within:
- Civil construction
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the work activity 1.2. Obtain safety requirements from the site safety plan 1.3. Identify, obtain and implement signage requirements from the project traffic management plan 1.4. Select plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks consistent with the requirements of the job, check for serviceability and rectify or report any faults 1.5. Identify, confirm and apply environmental protection requirements from the project environmental management plan |
2. Set out and excavate |
2.1. Prepare work area and materials to support the efficient installation of the pipe work 2.2. Determine and apply dewatering requirements 2.3. Determine location, alignment direction, level and grade of mains pipe system from job drawings/specifications 2.4. Set out works to specification 2.5. Advise plant operator of excavation requirements and monitor levels 2.6. Install mains pipe system support mechanism in accordance with plans, specifications and standards |
3. Install mains pipeline |
3.1. Lower and place pipes in position to design specifications 3.2. Join pipes in accordance with manufacturer's specifications 3.3. Place pipes and fit valves , fittings and flow control devices in accordance with drawings and specifications 3.4. Check continuously alignment level and grade for conformance with design plans and specifications 3.5. Position side support and/or overlay beside the pipes 3.6. Check mains pipe system support structure 3.7. Monitor backfill procedure to ensure work is completed to specification 3.8. Construct valve chambers, minor structures and thrust blocks |
4. Test mains pipe system |
4.1. Perform test to relevant authority requirements as determined by the specifications 4.2. Perform mains pipe system test procedures establishing pressurisation, functionality and serviceability 4.3. Record and report test results |
5. Clean up |
5.1. Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials in accordance with project environmental management plan 5.2. Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes the ability to carry out the following, as required to install water mains pipelines:
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Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly for its application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to install water mains pipelines:
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Evidence Guide
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 |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
Range Statement
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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Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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Safety requirements include: |
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Signage for traffic control may include: |
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Traffic conditions may include: |
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Tools and equipment may include: |
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Environmental protection requirements may include: |
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Materials may include: |
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Installation procedures may include: |
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Mains pipe system may include: |
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Support mechanism may include: |
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Valves may include: |
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Test may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Underground Services
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.