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Competency

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Version Modification History............................................................................................................................... 5

Qualifications Framework.................................................................................................................................... 7

The Australian Qualifications Framework............................................................................................................7Skill Sets............................................................................................................................................................12

Assessment Guidelines......................................................................................................................................14

Introduction........................................................................................................................................................14Assessment System Overview..........................................................................................................................14Australian Quality Training Framework Assessment Requirements................................................................. 14Requirements for Assessors............................................................................................................................. 17Pathways...........................................................................................................................................................19

Designing Assessment Tools............................................................................................................................ 21

Use of Assessment Tools..................................................................................................................................22Using Prepared Assessment Tools................................................................................................................... 22Developing Assessment Tools.......................................................................................................................... 22Conducting Assessment....................................................................................................................................22Access and Equity.............................................................................................................................................23

Industry Assessment Contextualisation 2........................................................................................................24

Futher Sources of Information...........................................................................................................................25General Resources........................................................................................................................................... 27Assessment Resources.....................................................................................................................................27Assessment Tool Design and Conducting Assessment....................................................................................28Assessor Training..............................................................................................................................................28Assessment System Design and Management.................................................................................................28

Units

BCPCM4001A Carry out work based risk control processes............................................................................ 29BCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work.............................................................................................................36BCPDR4001A Plan, size and layout sanitary drainage systems...................................................................... 41BCPDR4002A Plan, size and layout stormwater drainage systems................................................................. 47BCPDR4003A Plan, size and layout domestic treatment plant disposal systems............................................ 53BCPFS4001A Commission domestic and residential fire suppression sprinkler systems................................ 59BCPFS4002A Commission and maintain special hazards fire suppression systems....................................... 65BCPFS4003A Commission fire system pump sets........................................................................................... 71BCPFS4004A Design residential and domestic fire sprinkler systems............................................................. 76BCPGS4001A Plan, size and layout consumer gas installations......................................................................82BCPGS4002A Service Type A gas appliances................................................................................................. 88BCPMS4001A Plan, size and layout heating and cooling systems...................................................................96BCPMS4002A Commission air and water systems........................................................................................ 102BCPRF4001A Plan, size and layout roof drainage systems........................................................................... 108BCPSN4001A Plan, size and layout sanitary pipework and fixtures...............................................................114BCPWT4001A Plan, size and layout hot and cold water services/systems.................................................... 119BCPWT4002A Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices.........................................................125BCPWT4003A Commission and maintain hot water temperature control devices......................................... 131

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Version Modification HistoryThe version details of this endorsed Training Package are in the table below. The latest information isat the top of the table.

Version Release Date Comments

3 24/08/06 Addition of new units of competency and qualifications atCertificate IV and Diploma levels.

Packaging into qualifications of previously endorsed units(Version 2) used for licensing purposes.

2 22/10/04 Addition of Licensing Units and replacement mains piping unitBCPDR3004A

Addition of nineteen competency standards for licensingpurposes:

BCPCM4001A Carry out work based risk control processes

BCPCM4002A Estimate and cost work

BCPDR4001A Plan, size and layout sanitary drainage systems

BCPDR4002A Plan, size and layout stormwater drainagesystems

BCPDR4003A Plan, size and layout domestic treatment plantdisposal systems

BCPFS4001A Commission domestic and residential firesuppression sprinkler systems

BCPFS4002A Commission and maintain special hazards firesuppression systems

BCPFS4003A Commission fire system pump sets

BCPFS4004A Design residential and domestic fire sprinklersystems

BCPGS4001A Plan, size and layout consumer gas installations

BCPGS4002A Service Type A gas appliances

BCPMS4001A Plan, size and layout heating and coolingsystems

BCPMS4002A Commission air and water systems

BCPRF4001A Plan, size and layout roof drainage systems

BCPSN4001A Plan, size and layout sanitary pipework andfixtures

BCPWT4001A Plan, size and layout hot and cold waterservices/systems

BCPWT4002A Commission and maintain backflow preventiondevices

BCPWT4003A Commission and maintain hot watertemperature control devices

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Version Release Date Comments

BSBSBM401A Establish business and legal requirements

Note: There are no qualifications attached to these standards.

1 20/11/03 Initial Release of the Package

Forms control : All endorsed training packages will have a version number displayed on theimprint page of every volume constituting that training package. Every training package willdisplay an up-to-date copy of this modification history form, to be placed immediately after thecontents page of the first volume of the training package. Comments on changes will onlyshow sufficient detail to enable a user to identify the nature and location of the change.Changes to training packages will generally be batched at quarterly intervals. Thismodification history form will be included within any displayed sample of that training packageand will constitute all detail available to identify changes.

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Qualifications Framework

The Australian Qualifications Framework

What is the Australian Qualifications Framework?

A brief overview of the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) follows. For a fullexplanation of the AQF, see the AQF Implementation Handbook. The 2007 version of theAQF Implementation Handbook is expected to be available on the Australian QualificationsFramework Advisory Board (AQFAB) website www.aqf.edu.au during September 2007, and inprint in October 2007 (obtain the hard copy by contacting AQFAB on phone 03 9639 1606 oremail at [email protected]).

The AQF provides a comprehensive, nationally consistent framework for all qualifications inpost-compulsory education and training in Australia. In the vocational education and training(VET) sector it assists national consistency for all trainees, learners, employers and providersby enabling national recognition of qualifications and Statements of Attainment.

Training Package qualifications in the VET sector must comply with the titles and guidelines ofthe AQF. Endorsed Training Packages provide a unique title for each AQF qualification whichmust always be reproduced accurately.

Qualifications

Training Packages can incorporate the following eight AQF qualifications.

• Certificate I in ...• Certificate II in ...• Certificate III in ...• Certificate IV in ...• Diploma of ...• Advanced Diploma of ...• Vocational Graduate Certificate of ...• Vocational Graduate Diploma of ...

On completion of the requirements defined in the Training Package, a Registered TrainingOrganisation (RTO) may issue a nationally recognised AQF qualification. Issuance of AQFqualifications must comply with the advice provided in the AQF Implementation Handbookand the AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration.

Statement of Attainment

A Statement of Attainment is issued by a Registered Training Organisation when an individualhas completed one or more units of competency from nationally recognisedqualification(s)/courses(s). Issuance of Statements of Attainment must comply with the adviceprovided in the current AQF Implementation Handbook and the AQTF 2007 EssentialStandards for Registration.

Under the AQTF 2007, RTOs must recognise the achievement of competencies as recordedon a qualification or Statement of Attainment issued by other RTOs. Given this, recognisedcompetencies can progressively build towards a full AQF qualification.

AQF Guidelines and Learning Outcomes

The AQF Implementation Handbook provides a comprehensive guideline for each AQFqualification. A summary of the learning outcome characteristics and their distinguishingfeatures for each VET related AQF qualification is provided below.

Certificate I

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Characteristics of Learning Outcomes

Breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills would prepare a person to perform adefined range of activities most of which may be routine and predictable.

Applications may include a variety of employment related skills including preparatory accessand participation skills, broad-based induction skills and/or specific workplace skills. Theymay also include participation in a team or work group.

Distinguishing Features of Learning Outcomes

Do the competencies enable an individual with this qualification to:

• demonstrate knowledge by recall in a narrow range of areas;• demonstrate basic practical skills, such as the use of relevant tools;• perform a sequence of routine tasks given clear direction• receive and pass on messages/information.

Certificate II


Breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills would prepare a person to perform ina range of varied activities or knowledge application where there is a clearly defined range ofcontexts in which the choice of actions required is usually clear and there is limitedcomplexity in the range of operations to be applied.

Performance of a prescribed range of functions involving known routines and proceduresand some accountability for the quality of outcomes.

Applications may include some complex or non-routine activities involving individualresponsibility or autonomy and/or collaboration with others as part of a group or team.



• demonstrate basic operational knowledge in a moderate range of areas;• apply a defined range of skills;• apply known solutions to a limited range of predictable problems;• perform a range of tasks where choice between a limited range of options is required;• assess and record information from varied sources;• take limited responsibility for own outputs in work and learning.

Certificate III


Breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and competencies would cover selecting,adapting and transferring skills and knowledge to new environments and providing technicaladvice and some leadership in resolution of specified problems. This would be appliedacross a range of roles in a variety of contexts with some complexity in the extent and choiceof options available.

Performance of a defined range of skilled operations, usually within a range of broaderrelated activities involving known routines, methods and procedures, where some discretionand judgement is required in the section of equipment, services or contingency measuresand within known time constraints.

Applications may involve some responsibility for others. Participation in teams including



group or team co-ordination may be involved.



• demonstrate some relevant theoretical knowledge• apply a range of well-developed skills• apply known solutions to a variety of predictable problems• perform processes that require a range of well-developed skills where some discretion

and judgement is required• interpret available information, using discretion and judgement• take responsibility for own outputs in work and learning• take limited responsibility for the output of others.

Certificate IV


Breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and competencies would cover a broad rangeof varied activities or application in a wider variety of contexts most of which are complex andnon-routine. Leadership and guidance are involved when organising activities of self andothers as well as contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature.

Performance of a broad range of skilled applications including the requirement to evaluateand analyse current practices, develop new criteria and procedures for performing currentpractices and provision of some leadership and guidance to others in the application andplanning of the skills. Applications involve responsibility for, and limited organisation of,others.



• demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoreticalconcepts

• apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems• identify and apply skill and knowledge areas to a wide variety of contexts, with depth in

some areas• identify, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources• take responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards• take limited responsibility for the quantity and quality of the output of others.

Diploma


Breadth, depth and complexity covering planning and initiation of alternative approaches toskills or knowledge applications across a broad range of technical and/or managementrequirements, evaluation and co-ordination.

The self directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areaswhere judgment is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services andtechniques for self and others.

Applications involve participation in development of strategic initiatives as well as personalresponsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others.It may include participation in teams including teams concerned with planning and evaluation



functions. Group or team co-ordination may be involved.

The degree of emphasis on breadth as against depth of knowledge and skills may varybetween qualifications granted at this level.


Do the competencies or learning outcomes enable an individual with this qualification to:

• demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating theoreticalconcepts, with substantial depth in some areas

• analyse and plan approaches to technical problems or management requirements• transfer and apply theoretical concepts and/or technical or creative skills to a range of

situations• evaluate information, using it to forecast for planning or research purposes• take responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad quantity and quality parameters• take some responsibility for the achievement of group outcomes.

Advanced Diploma


Breadth, depth and complexity involving analysis, design, planning, execution and evaluationacross a range of technical and/or management functions including development of newcriteria or applications or knowledge or procedures.

The application of a significant range of fundamental principles and complex techniquesacross a wide and often unpredictable variety of contexts in relation to either varied or highlyspecific functions. Contribution to the development of a broad plan, budget or strategy isinvolved and accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the outcomes isinvolved.

Applications involve significant judgement in planning, design, technical orleadership/guidance functions related to products, services, operations or procedures.

The degree of emphasis on breadth as against depth of knowledge and skills may varybetween qualifications granted at this level.


Do the competencies or learning outcomes enable an individual with this qualification to:

• demonstrate understanding of specialised knowledge with depth in some areas• analyse, diagnose, design and execute judgements across a broad range of technical

or management functions• generate ideas through the analysis of information and concepts at an abstract level• demonstrate a command of wide-ranging, highly specialised technical, creative or

conceptual skills• demonstrate accountability for personal outputs within broad parameters• demonstrate accountability for personal and group outcomes within broad parameters.

Vocational Graduate Certificate

Characteristics of competencies or learning outcomes

• The self-directed development and achievement of broad and specialised areas ofknowledge and skills, building on prior knowledge and skills.

• Substantial breadth and complexity involving the initiation, analysis, design, planning,execution and evaluation of technical and management functions in highly varied and



highly specialised contexts.• Applications involve making significant, high-level, independent judgements in major

broad or planning, design, operational, technical and management functions in highlyvaried and specialised contexts. They may include responsibility and broad-rangingaccountability for the structure, management and output of the work or functions ofothers.

• The degree of emphasis on breadth, as opposed to depth, of knowledge and skills mayvary between qualifications granted at this level.

Distinguishing features of learning outcomes

• Demonstrate the self-directed development and achievement of broad and specialisedareas of knowledge and skills, building on prior knowledge and skills.

• Initiate, analyse, design, plan, execute and evaluate major broad or technical andmanagement functions in highly varied and highly specialised contexts.

• Generate and evaluate ideas through the analysis of information and concepts at anabstract level.

• Demonstrate a command of wide-ranging, highly specialised technical, creative orconceptual skills in complex contexts.

• Demonstrate responsibility and broad-ranging accountability for the structure,management and output of the work or functions of others.

Vocational Graduate Diploma

Characteristics of competencies or learning outcomes

• The self-directed development and achievement of broad and specialised areas ofknowledge and skills, building on prior knowledge and skills.

• Substantial breadth, depth and complexity involving the initiation, analysis, design,planning, execution and evaluation of major functions, both broad and highlyspecialised, in highly varied and highly specialised contexts.

• Further specialisation within a systematic and coherent body of knowledge.• Applications involve making high-level, fully independent, complex judgements in broad

planning, design, operational, technical and management functions in highly varied andhighly specialised contexts. They may include full responsibility and accountability forall aspects of work and functions of others, including planning, budgeting and strategydevelopment.

• The degree of emphasis on breadth, as opposed to depth, of knowledge and skills mayvary between qualifications granted at this level.

Distinguishing features of learning outcomes

• Demonstrate the self-directed development and achievement of broad and highlyspecialised areas of knowledge and skills, building on prior knowledge and skills.

• Initiate, analyse, design, plan, execute and evaluate major functions, both broad andwithin highly varied and highly specialised contexts.

• Generate and evaluate complex ideas through the analysis of information and conceptsat an abstract level.

• Demonstrate an expert command of wide-ranging, highly specialised, technical,creative or conceptual skills in complex and highly specialised or varied contexts.

• Demonstrate full responsibility and accountability for personal outputs.• Demonstrate full responsibility and accountability for all aspects of the work or functions

of others, including planning, budgeting and strategy.

Qualification Pathways



The following pathways charts are provided to show the types of pathways into and fromqualifications that are possible with this Training Package. For more information aboutqualifications and pathways contact Construction and Property Services Industry SkillsCouncil ( http://www.cpsisc.com.au).

Skill Sets

Definition

Skill sets are defined as single units of competency, or combinations of units of competencyfrom an endorsed Training Package, which link to a licence or regulatory requirement, ordefined industry need.

Wording on Statements of Attainment

Skill sets are a way of publicly identifying logical groupings of units of competency which meetan identified need or industry outcome. Skill sets are not qualifications.

Where skill sets are identified in a Training Package, the Statement of Attainment can set outthe competencies a person has achieved in a way that is consistent and clear for employersand others. This is done by including the wording "these competencies meet [insert skill settitle or identified industry area] need" on the Statement of Attainment. This wording appliesonly to skill sets that are formally identified as such in the endorsed Training Package. Seethe 2007 edition of the AQF Implementation Handbook for advice on wording on Statementsof Attainmentthe updated version is expected to be available on the AQFAB websitewww.aqf.edu.au during September 2007 and in print in October 2007.

Skill Sets in this Training Package

Trade contracting skill set

This skill set addresses the skills used by experienced tradespeople operating as sole traders,or with limited staff, contracting their services to builders. The contractors may be in the earlystages of developing and growing their newly-established businesses.

The intent of the skill set is to provide an initial set of business skills to support contractors'existing trade skills.

The completion of this skill set provides a pathway to a range of Certificate IV qualifications.

Trade contracting skill set

Unit code Unit title

BCGBC4004A Identify and produce estimated costs for building and constructionprojects

BCGBC4024A Resolve business disputes

BCGBC4034A Apply codes and standards to building trade and services contracting

BSBCMN310A Deliver and monitor a service to customers

BSBOHS403A Identify hazards and assess OHS risks



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BSBSBM406A Manage finances

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one of the following units:

BCGBC4025A Manage personal work priorities and professional development

BCGBC4031A Process client requirements

BSBCMN420A Write complex documents

Pathway Completion of these units provides credit towards BCP40106 Certificate IVin Plumbing and Services.

Suggestedform of wordsfor Statementof Attainment

These units from BCP03 Plumbing and Services Training Package meetindustry requirements for experienced tradespersons performing tradecontracting work in the plumbing and services industry.

Plumbing and services team leader skill set

This skill set addresses the skills used by experienced tradespeople and operators who aremoving into roles with additional responsibility and team leadership, typically in smallerbusinesses. The intent of the skill set is to identify the team leadership and other skills that willenable the development of staff under the supervision of an experienced site supervisor orother recognised industry figure. The completion of this skill set provides a pathway to a rangeof Certificate IV qualifications.

Plumbing and services team leader skill set

Unit code Unit title

BCGBC4002A Manage occupational health and safety in the building and constructionworkplace

BCGBC4009A Apply legal requirements to building and construction projects

BSBFLM404A Lead work teams

Pathway Completion of these units provides credit towards BCP40106 Certificate IVin Plumbing and Services.

Suggestedform of wordsfor Statementof Attainment

These units from BCP03 Plumbing and Services Training Package meetindustry requirements for experienced tradespersons and operators workingas plumbing and services team leaders in the construction industry.



Assessment Guidelines

Introduction

These Assessment Guidelines provide the endorsed framework for assessment of units ofcompetency in this Training Package. They are designed to ensure that assessment isconsistent with the AQTF 2007. Assessments against the units of competency in this TrainingPackage must be carried out in accordance with these Assessment Guidelines.

Assessment System Overview

This section provides an overview of the requirements for assessment when using thisTraining Package, including a summary of the AQTF 2007 requirements; licensing/registrationrequirements; and assessment pathways.

Benchmarks for Assessment

Assessment within the National Skills Framework is the process of collecting evidence andmaking judgments about whether competency has been achieved to confirm whether anindividual can perform to the standards expected in the workplace, as expressed in therelevant endorsed unit of competency.

In the areas of work covered by this Training Package, the endorsed units of competency arethe benchmarks for assessment. As such, they provide the basis for nationally recognisedAustralian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and Statements of Attainmentissued by Registered Training Organisations (RTOs).

Australian Quality Training Framework Assessment Requirements

Assessment leading to nationally recognised AQF qualifications and Statements ofAttainment in the vocational education and training sector must meet the requirements of theAQTF as expressed in the AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration.

The AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration can be downloaded from <www.training.com.au/aqtf2007>. The following points summarise assessment requirements.

Registration of Training Organisations

Assessment must be conducted by, or on behalf of, an RTO formally registered by a State orTerritory Registering/Course Accrediting Body in accordance with the AQTF 2007 EssentialStandards for Registration. The RTO must have the specific units of competency and/or AQFqualifications on its scope of registration.

Quality Training and Assessment

Each RTO must provide quality training and assessment across all its operations. See theAQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration, Standard 1.

Assessor Competency Requirements

Each person involved in training, assessment or client service must be competent for thefunctions they perform. See the AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration, Standard 1,for assessor (and trainer) competency requirements.

Assessment Requirements

The RTOs assessments, including RPL, must meet the requirements of the relevant endorsedTraining Package. See the AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration, Standard 1.

Assessment Strategies

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Each RTO must have strategies for training and assessment that meet the requirements ofthe relevant Training Package or accredited course and are developed in consultation withindustry stakeholders. See the AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration, Standard 1.

National Recognition

Each RTO must recognise the AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued byany other RTO. See the AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration, Condition ofRegistration 7: Recognition of qualifications issued by other RTOs.

Access and Equity and Client Outcomes

Each RTO must adhere to the principles of access and equity and maximise outcomes for itsclients. See the AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration, Standard 2.

Monitoring Assessments

Training and/or assessment provided on behalf of the RTO must be monitored to ensure thatit is in accordance with all aspects of the Essential Standards for Registration. See the AQTF2007 Essential Standards for Registration, Standard 3.

Recording Assessment Outcomes

Each RTO must manage records to ensure their accuracy and integrity. See the AQTF 2007Essential Standards for Registration, Standard 3.

Issuing AQF Qualifications and Statements of Attainment

Each RTO must issue AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment that meet therequirements of the current AQF Implementation Handbook and the endorsed TrainingPackages within the scope of its registration. An AQF qualification is issued once the fullrequirements for a qualification, as specified in the nationally endorsed Training Package aremet. A Statement of Attainment is issued when an individual has completed one or more unitsof competency from nationally recognised qualification(s)/courses(s). See the AQTF 2007 andthe 2007 edition of the AQF Implementation Handbook-available on the AQFAB website <www.aqf.edu.au>.

Licensing/registration requirements

Licensing and registration requirements that apply to specific industries, and vocationaleducation and training, vary between each State and Territory and can regularly change. Thedevelopers of this Training Package and DEST consider that the licensing/ registrationrequirements described in this section apply to RTOs, assessors or candidates with respect tothis Training Package. While reasonable care has been taken in its preparation, thedevelopers of this Training Package and DEST cannot guarantee that the list is definitive oraccurate at the time of reading; the information in this section is provided in good faith on thatbasis.

A number of occupations and roles within the plumbing and services industry are regulated insome or all of the States and Territories.

The regulators for each jurisdiction are listed below:

Jurisdiction Name of Regulatory Body Address

AustralianCapital Territory

Plumbing Compliance

ACT Planning and Land Authority

Ground Floor North

Dame Pattie Menzies House

16 Challis Street




Dickson ACT 2601

New SouthWales

Plumbing Policy, Standards andRegulations

Sydney Water Corporation


2nd Floor, Corner of Bigge

and Moore Streets

Liverpool NSW 2170

NorthernTerritory

Building Advisory Services

Department of Planning &Infrastructure

First Floor Cavenagh House

38 Cavenagh Street

Darwin NT 0800

Queensland Plumbing Standards

Building Codes Queensland

Level 25, 41 George Street

Brisbane QLD 4000

South Australia Plumbing Services

South Australian WaterCorporation

South Australian Water Corporation

East Terrace

Thebarton SA 5031

Tasmania Building Standards andRegulation

30 Gordons Hill Road

Rosny Park TAS 7018

Victoria Plumbing Industry Commission 450 Burke Road

Camberwell Vic 3124

West Australia Western Australian PlumbersLicensing Board

Locked Bag 14

Cloisters Square WA 6850

When selecting a qualification, including the choice of electives, reference should be made tothe requirement identified by the Australian and New Zealand Reciprocity Association that thefollowing units must be completed for the range of plumbing specialisms and which are usedwithin the States and Territories for licensing purposes:

ALL STREAMS




WATER SUPPLY

BCPWT4001A Plan, size and layout hot and cold water services/systems

BCPWT4002A Commission and maintain backflow prevention devices



BCPWT4003A Commission and maintain hot water temperature control devices

DRAINAGE


BCPDR4002A Plan, size and layout stormwater drainage systems

BCPDR4003A Plan, size and layout domestic treatment plant disposal systems

SANITARY

BCPSN4001A Plan, size and layout sanitary pipe work and fixtures

GASFITTING



AIR CONDITIONING AND MECHANICAL SERVICES

BCPMS4001A Plan, size and layout heating and cooling systems


ROOFING


FIRE SERVICES

BCPFS4001A Commission domestic and residential fire suppression sprinkler systems

BCPFS4002A Commission and maintain special hazards fire suppression systems


BCPFS4004A Design residential and domestic fire sprinkler systems

It is of importance that RTOs and candidates make themselves familiar with the licensing andregistration arrangements that apply in their jurisdiction.

Requirements for Assessors

Licensing and registration requirements that apply to specific industries, and vocationaleducation and training, vary between each State and Territory and can regularly change. Thedevelopers of this Training Package and DEST consider that the licensing/ registrationrequirements described in this section apply to RTOs, assessors or candidates with respect tothis Training Package. While reasonable care has been taken in its preparation, thedevelopers of this Training Package and DEST cannot guarantee that the list is definitive oraccurate at the time of reading; the information in this section is provided in good faith on thatbasis.

A number of occupations and roles within the plumbing and services industry are regulated insome or all of the States and Territories.

The regulators for each jurisdiction are listed below:

Jurisdiction Name of Regulatory Body Address


Plumbing Compliance

ACT Planning and Land Authority

Ground Floor North

Dame Pattie Menzies House

16 Challis Street



Dickson ACT 2601

New SouthWales

Plumbing Policy, Standards andRegulations



2nd Floor, Corner of Bigge

and Moore Streets

Liverpool NSW 2170

NorthernTerritory

Building Advisory Services

Department of Planning &Infrastructure

First Floor Cavenagh House

38 Cavenagh Street

Darwin NT 0800

Queensland Plumbing Standards

Building Codes Queensland

Level 25, 41 George Street

Brisbane QLD 4000

South Australia Plumbing Services

South Australian WaterCorporation

South Australian Water Corporation

East Terrace

Thebarton SA 5031

Tasmania Building Standards andRegulation

30 Gordons Hill Road

Rosny Park TAS 7018

Victoria Plumbing Industry Commission 450 Burke Road

Camberwell Vic 3124

West Australia Western Australian PlumbersLicensing Board

Locked Bag 14

Cloisters Square WA 6850

When selecting a qualification, including the choice of electives, reference should be made tothe requirement identified by the Australian and New Zealand Reciprocity Association that thefollowing units must be completed for the range of plumbing specialisms and which are usedwithin the States and Territories for licensing purposes:

ALL STREAMS




WATER SUPPLY






DRAINAGE




SANITARY

BCPSN4001A Plan, size and layout sanitary pipe work and fixtures

GASFITTING



AIR CONDITIONING AND MECHANICAL SERVICES



ROOFING


FIRE SERVICES





It is of importance that RTOs and candidates make themselves familiar with the licensing andregistration arrangements that apply in their jurisdiction.

Pathways

The competencies in this Training Package may be attained in a number of ways includingthrough:

• formal or informal education and training• experiences in the workplace• general life experience, and/or• any combination of the above.

Assessment under this Training Package leading to an AQF qualification or Statement ofAttainment may follow a learning and assessment pathway, an assessment-only orrecognition pathway, or a combination of the two as illustrated in the following diagram.



Each of these assessment pathways leads to full recognition of competencies held - thecritical issue is that the candidate is competent, not how the competency was acquired.

Assessment, by any pathway, must comply with the assessment requirements set out in theAssessment Guidelines of the Training Package and the AQTF 2007.

Learning and Assessment Pathways

Usually, learning and assessment are integrated, with assessment evidence being collectedand feedback provided to the candidate at anytime throughout the learning and assessmentprocess.

Learning and assessment pathways may include structured programs in a variety of contextsusing a range of strategies to meet different learner needs. Structured learning andassessment programs could be: group-based, work-based, project-based, self-paced, actionlearning-based; conducted by distance or e-learning; and/or involve practice and experiencein the workplace.

Learning and assessment pathways to suit Australian Apprenticeships have a mix of formalstructured training and structured workplace experience with formative assessment activitiesthrough which candidates can acquire and demonstrate skills and knowledge from therelevant units of competency.

Assessment-Only or Recognition of Prior Learning Pathway

Competencies already held by individuals can be formally assessed against the units ofcompetency in this Training Package, and should be recognised regardless of how, when orwhere they were achieved.

In an assessment-only or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) pathway, the candidateprovides current, quality evidence of their competency against the relevant unit ofcompetency. This process may be directed by the candidate and verified by the assessor,such as in the compilation of portfolios; or directed by the assessor, such as throughobservation of workplace performance and skills application, and oral and/or writtenassessment. Where the outcomes of this process indicate that the candidate is competent,structured training is not required. The RPL requirements of the AQTF 2007 must be met(Standard 1).

As with all assessment, the assessor must be confident that the evidence indicates that thecandidate is currently competent against the endorsed unit of competency. This evidencemay take a variety of forms and might include certification, references from past employers,testimonials from clients, and work samples. The onus is on candidates to provide sufficientevidence to satisfy assessors that they currently hold the relevant competencies. In judgingevidence, the assessor must ensure that the evidence of prior learning is:



• authentic (the candidate"s own work)• valid (directly related to the current version of the relevant endorsed unit of competency)• reliable (shows that the candidate consistently meets the endorsed unit of competency)• current (reflects the candidate"s current capacity to perform the aspect of the work

covered by the endorsed unit of competency), and• sufficient (covers the full range of elements in the relevant unit of competency and

addresses the four dimensions of competency, namely task skills, task managementskills, contingency management skills, and job/role environment skills).

The assessment only or recognition of prior learning pathway is likely to be most appropriatein the following scenarios:

• candidates enrolling in qualifications who want recognition for prior learning or currentcompetencies

• existing workers• individuals with overseas qualifications• recent migrants with established work histories• people returning to the workplace, and• people with disabilities or injuries requiring a change in career.

Combination of Pathways

Where candidates for assessment have gained competencies through work and lifeexperience and gaps in their competence are identified, or where they require training in newareas, a combination of pathways may be appropriate.

In such situations, the candidate may undertake an initial assessment to determine theircurrent competency. Once current competency is identified, a structured learning andassessment program ensures that the candidate acquires the required additionalcompetencies identified as gaps.

Assessor Requirements

This section identifies the mandatory competencies for assessors, and clarifies how othersmay contribute to the assessment process where one person alone does not hold all therequired competencies.

Assessor Competencies

The AQTF 2007 specifies mandatory competency requirements for assessors. Forinformation, Standard 1, Element 1.4 from the AQTF 2007 Essential Standards forRegistration follows:

1.4 Training and assessment is delivered by trainers and assessors who:

a) have the necessary training and assessment competencies as determined by theNational Quality Council or its successors

b) have the relevant vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered orassessed

c) continue developing their vocational and training and assessment competencies tosupport continuous improvements in the delivery of the RTO"s services.

Designing Assessment Tools

This section provides an overview on the use and development of assessment tools.



Use of Assessment Tools

Assessment tools provide a means of collecting the evidence that assessors use in makingjudgments about whether candidates have achieved competency.

There is no set format or process for the design, production or development of assessmenttools. Assessors may use prepared assessment tools, such as those specifically developed tosupport this Training Package, or they may develop their own.

Using Prepared Assessment Tools

If using prepared assessment tools, assessors should ensure these are benchmarked, ormapped, against the current version of the relevant unit of competency. This can be done bychecking that the materials are listed on the National Training Information Service <www.ntis.gov.au>. Materials on the list have been noted by the National Quality Council asmeeting their quality criteria for Training Package support materials.

Developing Assessment Tools

When developing assessment tools, assessors must ensure that they:

• are benchmarked against the relevant unit or units of competency• are reviewed as part of the continuous improvement of assessment strategies as

required under Standard 1 of the AQTF 2007• meet the assessment requirements expressed in Standard 1 of the AQTF 2007.

A key reference for assessors developing assessment tools is TAA04 Training andAssessment Training Package and the unit of competency TAAASS403A Developassessment tools. There is no set format or process for the design, production ordevelopment of assessment materials.

Conducting Assessment

This section details the mandatory assessment requirements and provides information onequity in assessment including reasonable adjustment.

Assessment Requirements

Assessments must meet the criteria set out in the AQTF 2007 Essential Standards forRegistration.

For information, the mandatory assessment requirements from Standard 1 from the AQTF2007 Essential Standards for Registration are as follows:

1.5 Assessment, including Recognition of Prior Learning:

a) meets the requirements of the relevant Training Package or accredited course,

b) is conducted in accordance with the principles of assessment and the rules ofevidence, and

c) meets workplace and, where relevant, regulatory requirements.

Assessment of Employability Skills

Employability Skills are integral to workplace competency. As such they must be consideredin the design, customisation, delivery and assessment of vocational education and trainingprograms in an integrated and holistic way, as represented diagrammatically below.



http://www.ntis.gov.au

Employability Skills are embedded and explicit within each unit of competency. Trainingproviders must use Employability Skills information in order to design valid and reliabletraining and assessment strategies. This analysis could include:

• reviewing units of competency to locate relevant Employability Skills and determine howthey are applied within the unit

• analysing the Employability Skills Summary for the qualification in which the unit or unitsare packaged to help clarify relevant industry and workplace contexts and theapplication of Employability Skills at that qualification outcome

• designing training and assessment to address Employability Skills requirements.

For more information on Employability Skills in Construction and Property Services IndustrySkills Council Training Packages go to the Construction and Property Services Industry SkillsCouncil website at http://www.cpsisc.com.au.

Access and Equity

An individual"s access to the assessment process should not be adversely affected byrestrictions placed on the location or context of assessment beyond the requirementsspecified in this Training Package: training and assessment must be bias-free.

Under the rules for their development, Training Packages must reflect and cater for theincreasing diversity of Australia"s VET clients and Australia"s current and future workforce.The flexibilities offered by Training Packages should enhance opportunities and potentialoutcomes for all people so that we can all benefit from a wider national skills base and ashared contribution to Australia"s economic development and social and cultural life.

Reasonable adjustments

It is important that education providers take meaningful, transparent and reasonable steps toconsult, consider and implement reasonable adjustments for students with disability.



http://www.cpsisc.com.au

Under the Disability Standards for Education 2005, education providers must makereasonable adjustments for people with disability to the maximum extent that thoseadjustments do not cause that provider unjustifiable hardship. While "reasonable adjustment"and "unjustifiable hardship" are different concepts and involve different considerations, theyboth seek to strike a balance between the interests of education providers and the interests ofstudents with and without disability.

An adjustment is any measure or action that a student requires because of their disability, andwhich has the effect of assisting the student to access and participate in education andtraining on the same basis as students without a disability. An adjustment is reasonable if itachieves this purpose while taking into account factors such as the nature of the student"sdisability, the views of the student, the potential effect of the adjustment on the student andothers who might be affected, and the costs and benefits of making the adjustment.

An education provider is also entitled to maintain the academic integrity of a course orprogram and to consider the requirements or components that are inherent or essential to itsnature when assessing whether an adjustment is reasonable. There may be more than oneadjustment that is reasonable in a given set of circumstances; education providers arerequired to make adjustments that are reasonable and that do not cause them unjustifiablehardship.

See Part 4, Chapter 2 of the Training Package Development Handbook (DEST, September2007) for more information on reasonable adjustment, including examples of adjustments.

Industry Assessment Contextualisation 2

Assessment in the Plumbing and Services Industry

The Plumbing and Services Industry places premium on skills and knowledge that can bedemonstrated in a real workplace environment. Whilst assessment of some of the Unit(s) ofCompetency in the Plumbing and Services Training Package can be carried out in asimulated work environment, the industry strongly recommends that assessment is conductedin the workplace, wherever possible.

Assessment of competency requires the collection of evidence and this should be conductedover a period of time. This assessment approach may include demonstration at the workplaceand/or a simulated work environment to ensure that the demonstration of competency is validand reliable. The individual being assessed needs to be aware that the collection of evidenceis ongoing and needs to be part of the planning, conduct and review of the assessmentprocess.

Supporting Integrated Training Delivery and Assessment

As a general principle, the Plumbing and Services Industry supports the integration of Unit(s)of Competency for assessment, where practical, as this reflects real work practices. Anintegrated approach to assessment brings together a number of Unit(s) of Competency, whichreflect actual workplace requirements. For example, an employee working on a plumbingwork site would complete a number of interrelated installation and occupational, health andsafety tasks together, not simply one individual task at a time.

An integrated assessment activity would be designed to collect evidence for a number of unitstogether rather than designing one assessment activity for each individual element ofperformance criteria.

Where both training and assessment are required the industry supports an approach whichprovides for off-the-job training combined with assessment of the application of skills andknowledge in a real work situation.



The Plumbing and Services Training Package defines on-the-job assessment as thatassessment which occurs in the workplace as part of the normal operation of the business.The Plumbing and Services Training Package defines off-the-job assessment as that whichoccurs away from the normal operation of the business including, for example, assessmentwhich may occur in the workplace but not under normal industry working conditions. Theindustry considers it important that candidates should have the opportunity to developcompetency in structured learning programs which includes assessing in the workplacewhenever possible.

It would be expected that where an integrated competency assessment approach isimplemented that several integrated competency assessments would be necessary to coverthe breadth and complexity of the qualification, at Certificates II and III. The context of theassessment, the role of the candidate and the complexity of the task will influence how manyUnit(s) of Competency will be integrated.

Further Sources of Information

The section provides a listing of useful contacts and resources to assist assessors inplanning, designing, conducting and reviewing of assessments against this Training Package.

Contacts

ContactsContacts

Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council (CPSISC)

PO Box 151 Belconnen ACT 2616

Tel: (02) 6253 0002

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.cpsisc.com.au

Contact details for the National Network of Building and Construction Industry TrainingAdvisory Bodies are as follows:

State orTerritory

Organisation Contact Details

New SouthWales

Construction Industry AdvisoryBoard (NSW)

PO Box 1925

Hornsby Westfield NSW 1635

Chief Executive Officer

Tel: (02) 9987 4027


Queensland Construction Training Queensland

PO Box 28

Salisbury QLD 4107

Operations Manager

Tel: (07) 3274 7999


NorthernTerritory

Major Industry Training AdvisoryCouncil

Executive Officer

Tel: (08) 8981 0077



GPO Box 1610

Darwin NT 0801


WesternAustralia

Building and Construction IndustryTraining Council

1st Floor

1152 Hay Street

West Perth WA 6005

Executive Officer

Tel: (08) 9381 3900


South Australia Construction Industry TrainingBoard (SA)

PO Box 1227

Unley SA 5034


Tel: (08) 8172 9500


Tasmania Tasmania Building andConstruction Industry Board

PO Box 105

Sandy Bay TAS 7006

Executive Director

Tel: (03) 6223 7804



ACT Building and ConstructionIndustry Training Council

PO Box 882

Dickson ACT 2602

Executive Officer

Tel: (02) 6241 3977


National Construction and PropertyServices Industry Skills Council(CPSISC)

PO Box 151 Belconnen ACT 2616


Tel: (02) 6253 0002


Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Australia Limited

Level 21, 390 St Kilda Road, Melbourne VIC 3150

PO Box 12211, A"Beckett Street Post Office

MELBOURNE VICTORIA 8006

Ph: +61 3 9832 8100

Fax: +61 3 9832 8198


Web: www.tvetaustralia.com.au




http://www.tvetaustralia.com.au

For information on the TAA04 Training and Assessment Training Package contact:

Innovation & Business Skills Australia

Level 2, Building B, 192 Burwood Road

HAWTHORN VIC 3122

Telephone: (03) 9815 7000

Facsimile: (03) 9815 7001

Web: www.ibsa.org.au


General Resources

Refer to http://antapubs.dest.gov.au/publications/search.asp to locate the following ANTApublications.

AQF Implementation Handbook, third Edition. Australian Qualifications Framework AdvisoryBoard, 2002, aqf.edu.au

Australian Quality Training Framework 2007 (AQTF 2007) - for information and resources goto < www.training.com.au/aqtf2007>

AQTF 2007 Essential Standards for Registration. Training organisations must meet thesestandards in order to deliver and assess nationally recognised training and issue nationallyrecognised qualifications. They include three standards, a requirement for registered trainingorganisations to gather information on their performance against three quality indicators, andnine conditions of registration

AQTF 2007 User"s Guide to the Essential Standards for Registration. A Users" Guide fortraining organisations who must meet these standards in order to deliver and assessnationally recognised training and issue nationally recognised qualifications.

AQTF 2007 Standards for Accredited Courses. State and Territory accrediting bodies areresponsible for accrediting courses. This standard provides a national operating frameworkand template for the accreditation of courses.

TAA04 Training and Assessment Training Package. This is available from the Innovation andInnovation & Business Skills Australia (IBSA) Industry Skills Council and can be viewed, andcomponents downloaded, from the National Training Information Service (NTIS).

National Training Information Service, an electronic database providing comprehensiveinformation about RTOs, Training Packages and accredited courses - www.ntis.gov.au

Training Package Development Handbook (DEST, August 2007). Can be downloaded fromwww.dest.gov.au

Assessment Resources

Training Package Assessment Guides - a range of resources to assist RTOs in developingTraining Package assessment materials (originally developed by ANTA with funding from theDepartment of Education, Training and Youth Affairs) and made up of 10 separate titles, asdescribed at the publications page of www.dest.gov.au. Go towww.resourcegenerator.gov.au/loadpage.asp?TPAG.htm

Printed and/or CD ROM versions of the Guides can be purchased from Technical andVocational Education and Training (TVET) Australia Limited. The resource includes thefollowing guides:



http://www.ibsa.org.au


http://antapubs.dest.gov.au/publications/search.asp


http://www.training.com.au/aqtf2007

http://www.ntis.gov.au

http://www.dest.gov.au

http://www.dest.gov.au

http://www.resourcegenerator.gov.au/loadpage.asp?TPAG.htm

• Training Package Assessment Materials Kit• Assessing Competencies in Higher Qualifications• Recognition Resource• Kit to Support Assessor Training• Candidates Kit: Guide to Assessment in New Apprenticeships• Assessment Approaches for Small Workplaces• Assessment Using Partnership Arrangements• Strategies for ensuring Consistency in Assessment• Networking for Assessors• Quality Assurance Guide for Assessment

An additional guide "Delivery and Assessment Strategies" has been developed tocomplement these resources.

Assessment Tool Design and Conducting Assessment

VETASSESS & Western Australian Department of Training and Employment 2000, DesigningTests - Guidelines for designing knowledge based tests for Training Packages.

Vocational Education and Assessment Centre 1997, Designing Workplace Assessment Tools,A self-directed learning program, NSW TAFE.

Manufacturing Learning Australia 2000, Assessment Solutions, Australian Training Products,Melbourne.

Rumsey, David 1994, Assessment practical guide, Australian Government Publishing Service,Canberra.

Assessor Training

Australian Committee on Training Curriculum (ACTRAC) 1994, Assessor training program -learning materials, Australian Training Products, Melbourne.

Australian National Training Authority, A Guide for Professional Development, ANTA,Brisbane.

Australian Training Products Ltd Assessment and Workplace Training, Training Package -Toolbox, ATPL Melbourne (available from TVET).

Green, M, et al. 1997, Key competencies professional development Package, Department forEducation and Children"s Services, South Australia.

Victorian TAFE Association 2000, The professional development CD: A learning tool, VTA,Melbourne.

Assessment System Design and Management

Office of Training and Further Education 1998, Demonstrating best practice in VET project -assessment systems and processes, OTFE (now OTTE) Victoria.

Toop, L., Gibb, J. & Worsnop, P. Assessment system designs, Australian GovernmentPublishing Service, Canberra.



BCPCM4001A Carry out work based risk control processesUnit Descriptor This unit covers the competency to carry out work based risk control

processes.

It covers the identification of hazards, the assessment of risk and theidentification of unacceptable risk and the determination, preparationand completion of a course of action.

This unit of competence is strongly related to the Business ServicesAustralia unit BSBCMN416A Identify risk and apply risk managementprocesses.

Work associated with this unit is undertaken within the plumbing andservices sector.

Employability Skills This unit has employability skills.Unit Sector Common Units

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Identify hazards 1.1 Site conditions and functions are analysed toidentify/recognise potential hazards

1.2 Relevant safety systems information is accessed andanalysed to eliminate situations covered by existing andadequate procedures

1.3 The type and scope of unresolved hazards and their likelyimpact are recognised

2. Assess risk 2.1 Likelihood of the event happening is considered anddetermined

2.2 Consequence if the event should occur is evaluated anddetermined

2.3 Risk level (likelihood and consequence combined) isconsidered and determined

3. Identify unacceptable risk 3.1 Criteria for determining the acceptability/ unacceptability ofthe risk is identified or sought from the appropriateauthority

3.2 Risk is evaluated against criteria to identify if it warrants'unacceptable risk' status and is either actioned or referredto the appropriate person

4. Identify and decide oncourse of action

4.1 Range of actions/controls which may eliminate orminimise the risk are identified

4.2 All possible options for resolution of the problem/ dealingwith the risk are identified and considered

4.3 Feasible options are subject to detailed analysis includingthe identification of resource requirements

4.4 Most appropriate action for dealing with the situation isselected

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5. Take action 5.1 The course of action is planned and prepared in detail5.2 Resources required for the course of action are acquired

or obtained5.3 Safety information and procedures are accessed and

applied throughout the operation5.4 The course of action is implemented

6. Complete records andreports

6.1 Information on the course of action and implementation iscommunicated to the relevant people

6.2 All hazards and actions from personal risk assessment arerecorded as specified by legislative and workplacerequirements

7. Review effectiveness ofrisk control measures

7.1 Risk control measures are periodically reviewed7.2 Review findings are used as the basis for adjustment of

control measures7.3 Documentation and risk management processes are

adjusted as required




RANGE STATEMENT

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competencyallowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole andfacilitates holistic assessment. The following variables may be present for this particular unit:

Unit scope • The unit covers the three steps of identifying work-basedhazards, assessing the risk and identification ofunacceptable risk situations. It requires the referral ofcritical unacceptable risk situations to others. For othercircumstances it requires the identification of courses ofaction, the initiation of action and the completion ofrecords and reports

• Safety information and procedures may be contained inlegislation and regulations, relevant Australian Standards,management plans, manager's rules, OH&S policy, codesof practice, manufacturers' instructions, safe working orjob procedures (or equivalent)

• This competency is to be applied by employees who haveresponsibility for the safety of others including workactivity coordinators, plant operators or equivalent whocoordinate workplace activities, team leaders, supervisorsand managers

• In the absence of other authorities, risk managementprocesses must conform with the relevant and currentAustralian Standard

• Criteria for acceptable risk must be determined by theorganisation's internal policy, goals and/or objectives

• Controls for hazards should be considered using optiontypes in sequence from eliminating the hazard,substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls(procedures, etc) and, finally personal protectiveequipment

• Records and reports for risk assessment may includehazard reporting forms, supervisors' reports, incidentreports, near miss reports, shift reports, etc

• Workplace policy, objectives, rules, procedures andassessment techniques will vary between work locations

• Risk assessment terminology:• consequence is the outcome of an event or situation

expressed qualitatively or quantitatively, being a loss,injury, disadvantage or gain

• frequency is a measure of likelihood expressed as thenumber of occurrences of an event in a given time

• hazard is a source of potential harm or a situation witha potential to cause loss

• likelihood is used as a qualitative description ofprobability and frequency

• probability is the likelihood of a specific outcome,measured by the ratio of specific outcomes to the totalnumber of possible outcomes. Probability is expressedas a number between 0 and 1, with 0 indicating animpossible outcome and 1 indicating an outcome is




certain• risk is the chance of something happening that will

have an impact upon objectives. It is measured interms of consequences and likelihood

• risk assessment is the process used to determine riskmanagement priorities by evaluating and comparingthe level of risk against predetermined standards,target risk levels or other criteria

• risk identification is the process of determining whatcan happen, why and how

Safety (OH&S) • OH&S requirements are to be in accordance with State orTerritory legislation and regulations, organisational safetypolicies and procedures, and project safety plan. Thismay include protective clothing and equipment, use oftools and equipment, workplace environment and safety,handling of materials, use of fire fighting equipment, useof first aid equipment, hazard control and hazardousmaterials and substances

• Personal protective equipment is to include thatprescribed under legislation, regulation and workplacepolicies and practices

• Hazards and risks may include but not be limited touneven/unstable terrain, overhead objects, fire, gas,electricity, water, working at height or in confined spaces,overhead and underground services, buildings, structuresand hazardous materials

• Safe operating procedures are to include but not belimited to recognising and preventing hazards associatedwith overhead services, electricity, gas, water, fire, othermachines, personnel, and restricted access barriers,working at height, working in proximity to others, worksitevisitors and the public and traffic control

• Safe work access is to include but not be limited toensuring access ways are clear, equipment/machinery isaway from overhangs and refuelling sites, safe distancesare maintained from excavations, safety systems areinstalled on roofs and work areas are secured fromunauthorised access or movement

• Emergency procedures are to include but may not belimited to, fire fighting, medical and first aid andevacuation

Environmentalrequirements

• Environmental requirements are to include but are notlimited to waste management, stormwater protection,noise, dust and clean-up management




Quality assurance • Quality assurance requirements include InternationalStandards Organisation, internal company qualityassurance policy and risk management strategy,Environment Protection Authority (EPA), site safety planand workplace operations and procedures

Statutory/regulatoryauthorities

• Statutory/regulatory authorities may include statutoryplumbing authority and the local council statutoryauthority

Communications • Statutory/regulatory authorities may include statutoryplumbing authority and the local council statutoryauthority

Information • Information sources may include but not be limited toverbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, workschedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, charts andhand drawings, memos, maps, Material Safety DataSheets (MSDS), diagrams or sketches and graphics

• Safe work procedures related to work in the plumbing andservices sector

• Regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to workand the environment

• Relevant Australian Standards• Manufacturer's specifications and instructions• Organisation work specifications and requirements• Instructions issued by authorised organisational or

external personnel




EVIDENCE GUIDE

The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirmcompetency for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competency and should be readin conjunction with the Performance Criteria, the Range Statement, and the Assessment Guidelines ofthe Training Package.

Critical aspects ofevidence required todemonstrate competencyin this unit

• Location, interpretation and application of relevantinformation, standards and specifications

• Compliance with OH&S regulations and State/Territorylegislation applicable to workplace operations

• Compliance with organisational policies and proceduresincluding quality assurance requirements

• Individually or as a member of a team, participate in twodifferent circumstances requiring:• the conduct of a worksite risk assessment to identify

the acceptability/unacceptability of risk• the development and implementation of a site based

risk control activity and action• the recording and reporting of the risk control process

and outcomes• Communicate and work effectively and safely with others

Relationship to other units • This unit may be assessed with any of the units ofcompetency which involves a degree of risk requiring theapplication of risk control processes

• Where related units form an integral part of workplaceresponsibilities and roles, they can be assessedconcurrently

Specific knowledgerequired to achieve theperformance criteria

• A knowledge of:• risk management theory including the hierarchy of

controls on treatments• regulatory requirements related to obligations and risk

management• workplace and equipment safety requirements• workplace rules, policies, procedures and regulations• personal safety measures• personal risk assessment and control processes

(hazard identification through to action)• workplace communication methods• industry terminology• reporting and recording procedures• processes for interpreting plans, specifications,

drawings and sketches• work access and traffic control responsibilities• Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and materials

handling methods• quality assurance systems and standards• JSAs/safe work method statement




The context of assessment • The application of competency is to be assessed in theworkplace or realistically simulated workplace

• Assessment is to occur under standard and authorisedwork practices, safety requirements and environmentalconstraints

• Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge, otherthan confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted inan off-site context

• Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory orAustralian Standards requirements

Methods of assessment • The application of competency is to be assessed in theworkplace or realistically simulated workplace




What are the specificresource requirements forthis unit?

• The following resources should be made available:• workplace location or simulated workplace• situations requiring the application of risk control

processes• realistic tasks covering the mandatory task

requirements• relevant specifications and work instructions• research resources including industry related systems

information and data




BCPCM4002A Estimate and cost workUnit Descriptor This unit specifies the competency required to estimate materials,

labour and time requirements and establish costs for provision ofservices or products.

It covers the gaining of information, the estimation of materials, labourand time, the calculation of costs and the associated documentation.

Work associated with this unit is undertaken within the plumbing andservices sector in accordance with relevant Australian Standards.

Employability Skills This unit has employability skills.Unit Sector Common Units


1. Gather information 1.1 Details of customer requirements are obtained throughdiscussion with customer or from information supplied

1.2 Plans/specifications are accessed and site inspected1.3 Details of products and/or services to be provided are

developed1.4 Delivery point and methods of transportation are

determined where necessary1.5 Details are recorded in accordance with workplace

procedures

2. Estimate materials, labourand time

2.1 Work, including preparatory tasks, is planned andsequenced

2.2 Types and quantities of materials required for productwork are estimated

2.3 Labour requirements to perform work are estimated2.4 Time requirements to perform work are estimated

3. Calculate costs 3.1 Total materials, labour and overhead costs are calculatedin accordance with workplace procedures

3.2 Total work cost is calculated, including overheads andmark-up percentages

3.3 Final cost for work is calculated

4. Document and verifydetails

4.1 Details of costs and charges are documented inaccordance with workplace procedures

4.2 Costs, calculations or other details are verified inaccordance with workplace procedures

4.3 Customer quotation/tender is prepared4.4 Details are documented for future reference in accordance

with workplace procedures




RANGE STATEMENT

The Range Statement provides advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competencyallowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. It relates to the unit as a whole andfacilitates holistic assessment. The following variables relate to this particular unit:

Unit scope • This unit requires the estimation of materials and labourrequired for a work activity and the determination of costsfor the provision of a quotation or tender in the plumbingand services industry

• Estimation and costing is to include overheads, labourand materials

• Site location for work application may be either domesticor commercial, and may be a new worksite, or an existingstructure being renovated, extended, restored ormaintained

Safety (OH&S) • OH&S requirements are to be in accordance with State orTerritory legislation and regulations and may includeprotective clothing and equipment, use of tools andequipment, workplace environment and safety, handlingof materials, use of fire fighting equipment, use of first aidequipment, hazard control and hazardous materials andsubstances


• Safe operating procedures are to include but not belimited to recognising and preventing hazards associatedwith the use of tools and equipment, trip hazards,underground services, surrounding structure andfacilities, hazardous materials, other machines, working atheights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors,the public and may include working in confined spaces


• Environmental requirements are to cover water qualitymanagement and may include waste management,stormwater protection and clean-up protection







Tools and equipment • Tools and equipment are to include calculators andstationery and measuring equipment appropriate to work

• Tools and equipment may also include levellingequipment, ladders/elevated work platforms andcomputers running appropriate software for estimatingand calculating necessary details

Communications • Communications are to include oral and written and maybe direct or indirect

Information • Information sources may include but not be limited toverbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, workschedules/plans/specifications, job drawing, workbulletins, charts and hand drawings, memos, MaterialSafety Data Sheets (MSDS), diagrams or sketches

• Safe work procedures relating to the estimation andcosting of work

• Regulatory/legislative requirements, particularly thosepertaining to plumbing regulations, building codes, OH&Sand environmental requirements

• Relevant Australian Standards• Manufacturers' specifications and instructions• Organisation work specifications and requirements• Instructions issued by authorised organisational or

external personnel

EVIDENCE GUIDE



• Locate, interpret and apply relevant information,standards and specifications to the estimation and costingof work

• Apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence,including the use of personal protective clothing andequipment

• As a minimum, estimate and cost three varied jobs in atleast Class 1 buildings, including:

• estimate quantities of material required• determine the types and amount of labour required to

complete the work• estimate time required to complete the work• estimate overheads associated with the job• a written quotation/tender for each of the work

requirements• Communicate and work effectively and safely with others




Relationship to other units • BSBSBM401A Establish business and legal requirements• Where related units form an integral part of workplace

responsibilities and roles, they can be assessedconcurrently


• A knowledge of:• the SI system of measurements• workplace and equipment safety requirements• the relevant statutory and authority requirements

related to estimating and costing work• the standards applicable to the work to be undertaken• estimating and calculating processes• the impact of time on wages and other costs• the sources of information and the processes for the

calculation of material requirements• the process of estimating and costing work• tendering and contracting processes• JSAs/safe work method statements





Methods of assessment • Assessment must satisfy the endorsed assessmentguidelines of the building and construction industry'sPlumbing and Services Training Package

• Assessment methods must confirm consistency andaccuracy of performance together with application ofunderpinning knowledge

• Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, withquestioning on underpinning knowledge and it must alsoreinforce the integration of key competencies

• Assessment methods must confirm the ability to accessand correctly interpret and apply the essentialunderpinning knowledge

• Assessment may be applied under project relatedconditions (real or simulated) and require evidence ofprocess

• Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference thatcompetency is able not only to be satisfied under theparticular circumstance, but is able to be transferred toother circumstances

• Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment ofother units of competency, including those listed above




Specific resourcerequirements for this unit

• The following resources should be made available:• workplace location or simulated workplace• tools and equipment appropriate to the estimating and

costing of work• calculators or equivalent• support materials appropriate to the activity• appropriate work to be costed• research resources including systems information and

data




BCPDR4001A Plan, size and layout sanitary drainagesystems

Unit Descriptor This unit specifies the competency required to plan, size and documentthe layout of sanitary drainage systems for unit developments.

It covers the preparation for the work, the identification and confirmationof system specifications and requirements, the planning of the systemlayout and work finalisation processes including records anddocumentation.

Employability Skills This unit has employability skills.Unit Sector Drainage


1. Prepare for planning 1.1 The nature and scope of the planning task are identifiedand confirmed

1.2 OH&S requirements associated with planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout of sanitary drainage systems, andthe workplace environment, are adhered to throughout thework

1.3 The work is organised and sequenced in conjunction withothers involved in or affected by the work

1.4 Tools and equipment required for the planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout of sanitary drainage systems,including personal safety equipment, are selected andchecked for serviceability

1.5 Work area in which the planning process is to beconducted is prepared

2. Identify systemrequirements

2.1 Information and specifications for the required work areobtained and confirmed, if necessary by site inspection

2.2 Regulations and standards relevant to the work areconsulted and applied to all aspects of the work

2.3 Quantity, location and type of take off points and legalpoints of discharge are determined from developmentdrawings, plans and specifications

2.4 System is sized in accordance with standards andregulatory authorities' and workplace requirements

3. Plan the system layout 3.1 Layout of the sanitary drainage system is planned inaccordance with the development plans, standards andworkplace procedures

3.2 Materials required are specified and optimised inaccordance with standards from the proposed design

3.3 Plans are recorded in accordance with regulatoryauthorities' and workplace requirements

4. Restore work area 4.1 Work area is restored in accordance with workplaceprocedures

4.2 Tools and equipment used in the process are refurbishedand left in accordance with workplace procedures

4.3 Documentation, including work backup, is completed inaccordance with workplace requirements




RANGE STATEMENT


Unit scope • The unit requires the interpretation of plans/ specificationsof a multi-unit development to plan, size and documentthe layout of the required sanitary drainage system

• The system is to terminate at the legal point of discharge,including a gravitational sewer, vacuum sewer and on-sitedisposal system

• The site location for the application of the plan will beresidential/commercial, and may be a new worksite, or anexisting structure being renovated, extended, restored ormaintained












Tools and equipment • Tools and equipment are to include drawing instrumentsand measuring equipment

• Tools and equipment may include computers runningappropriate computer aided design software

Materials • Materials are to include drafting materials and relevantdevelopment plans/specifications

Communications • Communications are to include, voice and hand signalsand may include two-way radio and site specificinstructions

Information • Information sources may include but not be limited toverbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, workschedules/plans/specifications, job drawing, workbulletins, charts and hand drawings, memos, materialsafety data sheets, diagrams or sketches

• Safe work procedures relating to the planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout of sanitary drainage systems


• Relevant Australian Standards including AS/NZS3500.2.2 Sanitary Plumbing and Drainage - AcceptableSolutions

• Manufacturers' specifications and instructions• Organisation work specifications and requirements• Instructions issued by authorised organisational or

external personnel




EVIDENCE GUIDE



• Locate, interpret and apply relevant information,standards and specifications to planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout of a sanitary drainage system


• As a minimum, plan, size and document the layout detailsof a sanitary drainage system for:• a residential unit development of at least five two

storey (Class 1) units• a commercial (Class 2) building incorporating trade

waste• to a legal point of discharge, or on-site disposal system,

ensuring:• correct identification of details of the plan• correct selection and use of appropriate processes,

tools and equipment• completion of all work to specification• compliance with regulations, standards and

organisational quality procedures and processes• correct identification of trade waste and appropriate

treatment processes• Communicate and work effectively and safely with others






related to planning, sizing and documenting sanitarydrainage systems

• the standards applicable to the sanitary drainagesystem

• design concepts and performance measures forsanitary drainage systems

• principles of drainage• the properties/characteristics of sewage including

temperature implications, trade waste requirementsand discharge levels

• the process of treating trade waste to acceptable levelsfor discharge

• handling of hazardous waste• infectious diseases• characteristics and the application of different pipe

systems, including their fittings and fixture supportsand fixing and joining techniques

• the process of planning, sizing and documenting thelayout of sanitary drainage systems

• computers and software including computer aideddesign

• the sources of information• JSAs/safe work method statements
















• The following resources should be made available:• workplace location or simulated workplace• tools and equipment appropriate to the planning, sizing

and layout process• computers, software and calculators or equivalent• support materials appropriate to activity• plans/specifications of a development• research resources including systems information and

data




BCPDR4002A Plan, size and layout stormwater drainagesystems

Unit Descriptor This unit specifies the competency required to plan, size and documentthe layout of surface and sub-soil stormwater drainage systems up topoints of connection.

It covers the preparation for the planning, the identification andconfirmation of system specifications and requirements, the planning ofthe system layout and work finalisation processes including records anddocumentation.




1.2 OH&S requirements associated with planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout of stormwater drainage systems,and the workplace environment, are adhered tothroughout the work


1.4 Tools and equipment required for the planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout o f stormwater drainage systems,including personal safety equipment, are selected andchecked for serviceability





2.3 Design criteria is determined from standards andproposed method of installation

2.4 Stormwater catchment and flow requirements areidentified

2.5 Stormwater pipe size is determined to conform toregulatory authorities' main or street kerb and standards

2.6 Stormwater retention pit size, silt/flotation arrestor pit size,rainwater tank size, and stormwater overflow dischargelocations are determined to suit job requirements

2.7 System type is selected to suit collection and/or disposalrequirements




3. Plan system layout 3.1 Layout of the stormwater drainage system is planned inaccordance with the plans/specifications, standards andworkplace procedures

3.2 Stormwater disposal system is specified in accordancewith job requirements






RANGE STATEMENT


Unit scope • The unit requires the interpretation of plans/ specificationsto plan, size and document the layout of a surface andsub-soil stormwater drainage system, incorporatingdownpipes, pits, tanks and overflow discharge

• The system is to terminate at the point of connection withthe external stormwater drainage network including astormwater drain, easement, on-site storage tank,disposal pit, gutter and sub-soil disposal system

• Stormwater systems will be gravity, pumped anddisplacement operated

• Information relating to stormwater disposal plans mayinclude stormwater flow rates, maximum discharge ratesallowed, authority mains or kerb, site relative levels andpossible locations of stormwater components













Tools and equipment • Tools and equipment are to include drawing instruments,measuring equipment and ladders

• Tools and equipment may also include laser measuringdevices and computers running appropriate computeraided design software

Materials • Materials are to include drafting and drawing materialsand relevant plans/specifications






• Safe work procedures relating to the planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout of stormwater drainage systems




external personnel

EVIDENCE GUIDE



• Locate, interpret and apply relevant information,standards and specifications to the planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout of a stormwater drainage system


• As a minimum, plan, size and document the layout detailsof a surface and sub-soil stormwater drainage system for:• a residential unit development of at least five two

storey (Class 1) units• a commercial (Class 2) building

• which includes drainage to the point of connection to theexternal stormwater drainage network (or legal point ofdischarge), ensuring:• correct identification of details of the plan• correct selection and use of appropriate processes,


organisational quality procedures and processes• Communicate and work effectively and safely with others






related to planning, sizing and documentingstormwater and sub-soil drainage systems

• the standards applicable to the stormwater drainagesystem

• design concepts and performance measures forstormwater and sub-soil drainage systems

• stormwater installation techniques• water tank installation• principles of water flow and stormwater and sub-soil

drainage• catchment, rainfall intensity and run-off calculations• determining levels• characteristics and the application of different pipe


• the process of planning the sizing and documenting thelayout of stormwater and sub-soil drainage systemsand sources of information


• JSAs/safe work method statements
















• The following resources should be made available:• workplace location or simulated workplace• tools and equipment appropriate to the planning

process• computers, software and calculators or equivalent• support materials appropriate to activity• appropriate plans/specifications• research resources including systems information and

data




BCPDR4003A Plan, size and layout domestic treatmentplant disposal systems

Unit Descriptor This unit specifies the competency required to plan, size and documentthe layout of domestic treatment plant disposal systems.

It covers the preparation for the planning, the identification andconfirmation of system specifications and requirements, the planning ofthe system layout and work finalisation processes including records anddocumentation.




1.2 OH&S requirements associated with planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout of domestic treatment plantdisposal systems, and the workplace environment, areadhered to throughout the work


1.4 Tools and equipment required for planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout of domestic treatment plantdisposal systems, including personal safety equipment,are selected and checked for serviceability



2.1 Information and specifications for the required work areobtained and confirmed, if necessary, by site inspection


2.3 System requirements, including capacity, method ofdisposal, types of system, treatment system performancerequirements and processes are determined fromspecifications

2.4 Information on the assessment of land capability foron-site land application of effluent are obtained andconfirmed

2.5 Information for a suitable location for the land applicationarea and reserve area are obtained and confirmed

2.6 System is sized in accordance with standards, regulatoryauthorities and workplace requirements




3. Plan the system layout 3.1 The disposal system is planned in accordance with thespecifications, Environment Protection Authority (EPA)and regulatory authorities' requirements, standards andworkplace procedures

3.2 Plans are developed to accord with standards, regulatoryauthorities' requirements, maintenance, site topographyand landscape application areas






RANGE STATEMENT


Unit scope • The unit requires the interpretation of plans/ specificationsto design the layout and operational details of a domestictreatment plant disposal system

• Process may be anaerobic or aerobic• Disposal may be by absorption, spray or recycling• Absorption may be by absorption trenches or

transpiration beds• The site location for the application of the design will be

domestic, and may be a new worksite, or an existingstructure being renovated, extended, restored ormaintained









Quality assurance • Quality assurance requirements include InternationalStandards Organisation, internal company qualityassurance policy and risk management strategy, EPA,site safety plan and workplace operations and procedures




• Tools and equipment may also include computers runningappropriate computer aided design software

Materials • Materials are to include drafting materials and relevantplans/specifications






• Safe work procedures relating to the design of domestictreatment plant disposal systems



external personnel

EVIDENCE GUIDE



• Locate, interpret and apply relevant information,standards and specifications to the design of domestictreatment plant disposal systems


• As a minimum, document the layout of a treatmentsystem for a domestic dwelling which is compliant withcurrent and relevant environmental and legislativerequirements, ensuring:• correct identification of details of the plan• correct selection and use of appropriate processes,








related to the design of domestic treatment plantdisposal systems

• the standards applicable to the treatment system• design concepts and performance measures for

domestic treatment plant disposal systems• principles, techniques and characteristics of effluent

treatment and disposal• principles of the assessment of land capability for

application of effluent• properties/characteristics of soil including percentages

of sand, silt and clay and absorption capacityimplications

• properties/characteristics of landscape applicationareas with suitable plants and vegetation includinghardiness, maintenance requirements, high and lowwater requirements, phosphorus tolerance and nativeto the local area implications

• handling of hazardous waste• infectious diseases• the process of designing domestic treatment plant

disposal systems• sources of information• computers and software including computer aided

design• JSAs/safe work method statements










• Assessment must be by direct observation of tasks, withquestioning on underpinning knowledge and it must alsoreinforce the integration of key competencie s







process• computers, software and calculators or equivalent• support materials appropriate to activity• appropriate plans/specifications• research resources and systems information




BCPFS4001A Commission domestic and residential firesuppression sprinkler systems

Unit Descriptor This unit specifies the competency required to test and commissiondomestic and residential fire suppression sprinkler systems in buildingsup to four storeys in height.

It covers the preparation for the work, the identification and confirmationof system specifications and requirements, the physical testing andcommissioning of the systems and work finalisation processes includingrecords and documentation.

Employability Skills This unit has employability skills.Unit Sector Fire protection service


1. Prepare for work 1.1 Drawings and specifications are obtained1.2 OH&S requirements associated with commissioning

domestic and residential fire suppression sprinklersystems, and the workplace environment, are adhered tothroughout the work

1.3 Quality assurance requirements are identified andadhered to in accordance with workplace requirements

1.4 Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction withothers involved in or affected by the work

1.5 Tools and equipment for commissioning domestic andresidential fire suppression sprinkler systems, includingpersonal safety equipment, are selected and checked forserviceability

1.6 Work area is prepared to support the efficientcommissioning process


2.1 System design requirements are identified and confirmedfrom job specifications and in accordance with standards

2.2 Domestic and residential fire suppression sprinklercommissioning requirements are identified in accordancewith standards, authorities' requirements and jobspecifications

3. Test and commissionsystem

3.1 Sprinkler systems are checked to ensure type andinstallation conform to standards, job specifications,manufacturers' recommendations and authorities'requirements

3.2 Operation of system is tested in accordance with jobspecifications, manufacturers' recommendations andauthorities' requirements and adjusted as required

3.3 System is commissioned and maintained to ensure correctoperation in accordance with standards, manufacturers'and job specifications




4. Clean up work area 4.1 Work area is cleared and materials disposed of orrecycled in accordance with State or Territory legislationand workplace procedures

4.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintainedand stored in accordance with manufacturers'recommendations and workplace procedures

4.3 Documentation is completed in accordance withworkplace requirements

RANGE STATEMENT


Unit scope • The unit requires the testing and commissioning ofdomestic and residential fire suppression sprinklersystems

• Domestic and residential fire suppression sprinklersystems include piping, control valve assemblies,actuating devices, alarms and sprinkler heads

• Site locations for work application will be domestic andresidential, and may be a new worksite, or an existingstructure being renovated, extended, restored ormaintained












Tools and equipment • Tools and equipment are to include test equipment andhand and power tools

Materials • Materials are to include UPVC, steel or copper pipes,control valve assemblies, actuating devices, alarms andsprinkler heads



• Safe work procedures relating to the testing andcommissioning of domestic and residential firesuppression sprinkler systems


• Relevant Australian Standards including AS 2118 -Automatic Fire Sprinkler Systems


external personnel




EVIDENCE GUIDE



• Locate, interpret and apply relevant information,standards and specifications to the testing andcommissioning of domestic and residential firesuppression sprinkler systems


• As a minimum, test and commission:• a fire suppression sprinkler system for a residential

complex containing a minimum of a communal cateringand living area and multiple residential quarters (orequivalent)

• a fire suppression sprinkler system for a domesticresidence containing a minimum of two rooms,ensuring:

• correct identification of location, design specification anddetails of proposed service

• correct selection and use of appropriate processes, toolsand equipment

• completion of all work to specification• compliance with regulations, standards and

organisational quality procedures and processes

where at least one of the systems is for a complex of not lessthan three storeys

• Communicate and work effectively and safely with others

Relationship to other units • BCPCM4001A Carry out work based risk controlprocesses







related to the commissioning of domestic andresidential fire suppression sprinkler systems

• the standards applicable to the service• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and

Factory Mutual Performance based codes of practice• properties of water including pressure and flow rates• components and materials of fire suppression sprinkler

systems• pressure test systems and procedures• the sources of information and the processes for the

calculation of material requirements• the process of installing, testing and commissioning of

domestic and residential fire suppression sprinklersystems

• JSAs/safe work method statements
















• The following resources should be made available:• workplace location or simulated workplace• tools and equipment appropriate to the commissioning

process• calculators or equivalent• support materials appropriate to the activity• specifications in the form of a job or work order• research resources including systems information and

data




BCPFS4002A Commission and maintain special hazardsfire suppression systems

Unit Descriptor This unit specifies the competency required to test, commission andmaintain special hazards fire suppression systems.

It covers the preparation for the work, the identification and confirmationof system specifications and requirements, the physical testing andcommissioning of the systems, the conduct of systems maintenanceand work finalisation processes, including records and documentation.



1. Prepare for work 1.1 Drawings and specifications are obtained1.2 OH&S requirements associated with commissioning

special hazards fire suppression systems, and theworkplace environment, are adhered to throughout thework



1.5 Tools and equipment for commissioning and maintainingspecial hazards fire suppression systems, includingpersonal safety equipment, are selected and checked forserviceability



2.1 Service design requirements are identified and confirmedfrom job specifications and being in accordance withstandards

2.2 Special hazards fire suppression systems testing andcommissioning requirements are identified in accordancewith standards, authorities' requirements and jobspecifications

3. Test and commissionsystem

3.1 Special hazards fire suppression systems are checked toensure type and installation conform to standards, jobspecifications, manufacturers' recommendations andauthorities' requirements

3.2 Operation of system is tested in accordance with jobspecifications, manufacturers' recommendations andauthorities' requirements and adjusted as required

3.3 System is commissioned to ensure correct operation inaccordance with standards, manufacturers' and jobspecifications




4. Maintain system 4.1 Service and maintenance requirements are identified frommanufacturers' specifications or authorities' requirements

4.2 Replacement components are checked and fittedperiodically/as required in accordance with specifications

4.3 Maintenance and the repair of system is conductedobserving manufacturers' and/or authorities' requirements




RANGE STATEMENT


Unit scope • The unit requires the testing, commissioning andmaintaining of a special hazard protection systemconsisting of an extinguishing agent, piping, actuatingdevices and sprinkler delivery

• Special hazard extinguishing systems include, but are notlimited to, foam, water mist, carbon dioxide and othergases (such as halon, inergen, argonite and NAFS III),water, dry chemical, chemical reaction and explosionsuppression systems

• Site location for work application may be either domesticor residential, and may be a new worksite, or an existingstructure being renovated, extended, restored ormaintained













Materials • Materials are to include UPVC, steel or copper pipes,control valve assemblies, actuating devices, alarms,sprinkler heads and special hazards fire suppressionagents






• Safe work procedures relating to the testing andcommissioning of special hazards fire suppressionsystems




external personnel

EVIDENCE GUIDE



• Locate, interpret and apply relevant information,standards and specifications to the testing andcommissioning of special hazards fire suppressionsystems


• As a minimum, test and commission one special hazardsfire suppression system, being a gaseous, chemical orfluid based system, ensuring:• correct identification of location, design specification

and details of proposed service• correct selection and use of appropriate processes,











• the standards applicable to the service• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and

Factory Mutual Performance based codes of practice• the function and operation of components and qualities

of materials of special hazards systems• EPA requirements (particularly in relation to ozone

depleting substances)• hazard categories, classes of fire hazard, extinguishing

agents and application methods• pressure test systems and procedures• the sources of information and the processes for the


special hazard systems• JSAs/safe work method statements

















and maintaining processes• calculators or equivalent• support materials appropriate to the activity• specifications in the form of a job or work order• research resources including systems information and

data




BCPFS4003A Commission fire system pump setsUnit Descriptor This unit specifies the competency required to test and commission fire

system pump sets.

It covers the preparation for the work, the identification and confirmationof system specifications and requirements, the physical testing andcommissioning of systems and work finalisation processes includingrecords and documentation.



1. Prepare for work 1.1 Drawings and specifications are obtained1.2 OH&S requirements associated with commissioning fire

system pump sets, and the workplace environment, areadhered to throughout the work



1.5 Tools and equipment for commissioning fire system pumpsets, including personal safety equipment, are selectedand checked for serviceability


2. Identify pump setrequirements

2.1 System design requirements are identified and confirmedfrom job specifications and being in accordance withstandards

2.2 Fire system pump sets testing and commissioningrequirements are identified in accordance with standards,authorities' requirements and job specifications

3. Test and commissionpump sets

3.1 Fire system pump sets are checked to ensure type andinstallation conform to standards, job specifications,manufacturers' recommendations and authorities'requirements

3.2 Operation of pump set is tested in accordance with jobspecifications, manufacturers' recommendations andauthorities' requirements and adjusted as required

3.3 Pump set is commissioned to ensure correct operation inaccordance with standards, manufacturers' and jobspecifications







RANGE STATEMENT


Unit scope • The unit requires the testing and commissioning of a firesystem pump set

• Fire system pump sets may include centrifugal, positivedisplacement, multi-stage turbine, submersible andelectric and compression ignition driven pumps and maybe close coupled, long coupled with mechanical joints orbelt driven by an electric or petrol/diesel motor

• Pump controls may be manual or automatic. Automaticcontrols may be float, level, flow or pressure switches

• Site location for work application may be either domesticor residential, and may be a new worksite, or an existingstructure being renovated, extended, restored ormaintained













Materials • Materials are to include fire pump sets



• Safe work procedures relating to the testing andcommissioning of fire system pump sets




external personnel




EVIDENCE GUIDE



• Locate, interpret and apply relevant information,standards and specifications to the testing andcommissioning of fire system pump sets


• As a minimum, test and commission one fire systempump set, ensuring:• correct identification of location, design specification

and details of proposed set• correct selection and use of appropriate processes,







related to the commissioning of fire system pump sets• the standards applicable to the installation and

commissioning of fire system pump sets• properties of water including pressure, flow rates and

atmospheric pressure• performance measures for fire system pump sets• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and

Factory Mutual Performance based codes of practice• test systems, equipment and procedures• the sources of information and the processes for the


fire system pump sets• JSAs/safe work method statements


















data




BCPFS4004A Design residential and domestic fire sprinklersystems

Unit Descriptor This unit specifies the competency required to design residential anddomestic fire sprinkler systems using hydraulic calculations.

It covers the preparation for the work, the determination of systemrequirements, the detailed design and recording of the system plansand work finalisation processes.



1. Prepare for designprocess

1.1 The nature and scope of the design task are identified andconfirmed

1.2 OH&S requirements associated with designing residentialand domestic fire sprinkler systems, and the workplaceenvironment, are adhered to throughout the work


1.4 Tools and equipment required for the designing residentialand domestic fire sprinkler systems, including personalsafety equipment, are selected and checked forserviceability

1.5 Work area in which the design process is to be conductedis prepared

2. Determine systemrequirements



2.3 Relevant data is extracted from plans/specifications2.4 Building classification and hazard ratings are established

in accordance with standards and other relevantregulations




3. Design sprinkler system 3.1 Water supply needs are established and graphs are drawnfor the automatic fire sprinkler system

3.2 Pipework is sized to manufacturers' specifications andstandards using hydraulic calculations

3.3 Sprinkler system is designed to meet plans/ specifications,standards, manufacturers' recommendations and watersupply data

3.4 Sprinkler heads are selected for appropriate size, spraypattern, temperature and finish

3.5 Sprinklers are spaced in accordance with manufacturers'specifications, standards and relevant regulations

3.6 Pipe layout drawings are prepared in accordance withstandards and workplace requirements

3.7 Computations and other supporting evidence areappropriately documented to support design


3.9 Fabrication sheets and material lists are prepared3.10 Plans are recorded in accordance with regulatory

authorities' and workplace requirements


4.2 Tools and equipment used in the design process arerefurbished and left in accordance with workplaceprocedures


RANGE STATEMENT


Unit scope • The unit requires the development of a residential anddomestic fire sprinkler system design using hydrauliccalculations. It involves the collection of design data, thespacing of sprinkler heads and the sizing and arranging ofpipework (using hydraulic calculations) and thepreparation of layout drawings, fabrication sheets andmaterial lists for the installation of the system

• Domestic and residential fire suppression sprinklersystems include piping, control valve assemblies,actuating devices, alarms and sprinkler heads

• Site location for work application will be domestic andresidential, and may be a new worksite, or an existingstructure being renovated, extended, restored ormaintained












Tools and equipment • Tools and equipment are to include drawing/draftingequipment, calculator, design data, design tables andreference materials


Materials • Materials are to include drafting materials and plans






• Safe work procedures relating to the design of residentialand domestic fire sprinkler systems




external personnel

EVIDENCE GUIDE



• Locate, interpret and apply relevant information,standards and specifications to the design of residentialand domestic fire sprinkler systems


• As a minimum, using hydraulic calculations:• design a fire sprinkler system for a residential complex

containing a minimum of a communal catering andliving area and multiple residential quarters (orequivalent)

• design a fire sprinkler system for a domestic residencecontaining a minimum of two rooms

• ensuring:• correct identification of location, design specification

and details of proposed service• correct selection and use of appropriate processes,






Relationship to other units • BCPFS4001A Commission residential and domestic firesuppression sprinkler systems





• the standards applicable to the design• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and

Factory Mutual Performance based codes of practice• properties of water including pressure and flow rates• components and materials of fire suppression sprinkler

systems and their operating characteristics• calculating and measuring techniques and their

application• design techniques and technology• the sources of information and the processes for the

calculation of material requirements• the process of designing fire sprinkler systems• JSAs/safe work method statements
















• The following resources should be made available:• workplace location or simulated workplace• tools and equipment appropriate to the design process• calculators or equivalent• support materials appropriate to the activity• specifications in the form of a job or work order• research resources including systems information and

data




BCPGS4001A Plan, size and layout consumer gasinstallations

Unit Descriptor This unit specifies the competency required to plan, size and documenta consumer's gas installation including consumer piping operating up toa pressure of 200 kPa, fluing, ventilation and appliance installationassociated with NG, SNG, LPG and TLPG for a building of minimumfour floors and multiple buildings supplied through one gas source(billing meter or storage tank).

It covers preparation for the work, determination of the gas installationrequirements, the detailed planning of the layout and the completion ofwork finalisation processes including records and documentation.

Work associated with this unit is undertaken within the scope of AS5601.

Employability Skills This unit has employability skills.Unit Sector Gas fitting service



1.2 OH&S requirements associated with planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout of gas installations, and theworkplace environment, are adhered to throughout thework


1.4 Tools and equipment required for the planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout of gas installations, includingpersonal safety equipment, are selected, checked forserviceability and faults rectified or referred for action





2.3 Quantity, location and type of take off materials andfixtures are determined from plans/specifications

2.4 Gas installations are sized in accordance with standardsand regulatory authorities' and workplace requirements

3. Plan the system layout 3.1 Layout of the gas installations are planned in accordancewith the building plans, standards and workplaceprocedures









RANGE STATEMENT


Unit scope • The unit requires the planning, sizing and documentingthe layout of gas installations for single and multiplebuildings up to a minimum of four floors

• Gas installations may include natural gas, simulatednatural gas, liquefied petroleum gas and temperedliquefied petroleum gas

• Site location for work application may be either domesticor commercial, and may be a new worksite, or an existingstructure being renovated, extended, restored ormaintained



• Safe operating procedures are to include but not belimited to recognising and preventing hazards associatedwith gas fires and explosions, electrical components andsafety, the use of tools and equipment, trip hazards,underground services, surrounding structure andfacilities, hazardous materials, other machines, working atheights, working in proximity to others, worksite visitors,the public and may include working in confined spaces


• Environmental requirements may include air pollution,waste management, environmental protection andclean-up protection




Quality assurance • Quality assurance requirements include InternationalStandards Organisation, internal company qualityassurance policy and risk management strategy,Environment Protection Authority (EPA), Australian GasAuthority (AGA) requirements, site safety plan andworkplace operations and procedures


• Statutory/regulatory authorities may include statutorylicensing authority and the local council statutory authority



Materials • Materials are to include building plans/specifications



• Safe work procedures relating to the planning, sizing anddocumentation of the layout of gas installations

• Regulatory/legislative requirements, particularly thosepertaining to gas regulations, plumbing regulations,building codes, OH&S and environmental requirements

• Relevant Australian Standards including AS 5601 - 2002/AG 601 - 2002


external personnel




EVIDENCE GUIDE



• Locate, interpret and apply relevant information,standards and specifications to the planning, sizing andlayout of gas installations


• As a minimum, plan, size and document the layout ofthree (3) gas installations which are to include anycombinations covering:• pipe sizing and pressures up to 200 kPa• at least one natural gas installation• at least one LPG installation• at least one domestic installation• at least one light industrial installation• at least one to a minimum of four floors• a caravan/motorhome installation or equivalent• a marine installation, including the installation of an

LPG leak detection system in a mono hull vessel

containing:

• multiple buildings• a two stage LPG system• five or more gas appliances• domestic and commercial Type A appliances• a common flue system• a minimum of three piping materials• an overpressure controlling device• a subsidiary meter

and ensuring:

• correct identification of location, design and details ofproposed services








• A knowledge of:• types and properties of fuel gas including pressure and

flow rates• gas safety including combustion characteristics and

effects• general electrical safety requirements• building and construction industry terminology• the relevant statutory and authority requirements

related to the planning, sizing and layout of gasinstallations

• the SI system of measurement• types, characteristics, uses and limitations of gas pipe

work and reticulation materials including joiningtechniques and systems

• the impact of ventilation on design• the processes related to planning, sizing and layout of

gas installations• AG 601/AS 5601, including the use of tables• workplace and equipment safety requirements• drawing and sketching techniques including the use of

conventional symbols• computers and computer aided design software• the sources of information and the processes for the

calculation of material requirements• JSAs/safe work method statements




• Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory, AGAand Australian Standards requirements










process• calculators or equivalent• support materials appropriate to the activity• realistic job specifications in the form of a job or work

order• research resources including systems information and

data




BCPGS4002A Service Type A gas appliancesUnit Descriptor This unit specifies the competency required to diagnose and repair

faults on domestic and commercial Type A gas appliances.

It covers preparation for the work, fault diagnosis, disassembly,repair/replacement, reassembly and the completion of work finalisationprocesses including equipment and job records.

Work associated with this unit is undertaken within the scope of AS5601 and local licensing requirements (gas, electrical and plumbing).

Employability Skills This unit has employability skills.Unit Sector Gas fitting service


1. Prepare for work 1.1 Appliance specifications and servicing/manufacturers'manuals are obtained for planned work activity

1.2 OH&S requirements associated with the conduct ofservicing of Type A gas appliances, and the workplaceenvironment, are adhered to throughout the work

1.3 Quality assurance requirements for company operationsare identified and adhered to

1.4 Tools and equipment are selected consistent withservicing needs, checked for serviceability and faults arerectified or referred for action

1.5 Tasks are planned in conjunction with others involved in oraffected by the work

1.6 Work area is prepared to support the efficient conduct ofservicing of the Type A gas appliance

1.7 Electrical safety checks and isolation procedures arecompleted and recorded to manufacturers and otherauthority requirements before any servicing work iscommenced

2. Disassemble/assembleType A gas appliances

2.1 Appliance specifications and servicing/manufacturers'manuals are obtained and analysed to confirmassembly/disassembly techniques and sequences

2.2 Preliminary diagnosis is completed to focus and minimisedisassembly requirement

2.3 Disassembly and reassembly is carried out safely and asequential manner

2.4 Appliance is assessed to ensure it complies with relevantstandards and manufacturers specifications prior tocommissioning and return to service




3. Diagnose and remedyelectrical/electroniccircuitry faults

3.1 Electrical safety checks and isolation procedures arecompleted and recorded to manufacturers and otherauthority requirements before any servicing work iscommenced

3.2 Electrical circuit/wiring diagrams are read and correctlyinterpreted to identify potential fault pathways andlocations

3.3 Appropriate testing techniques, procedures andequipment are selected and applied to diagnose faults incircuit wiring, components and ignition systems

3.4 Cause of fault is determined and confirmed3.5 The most appropriate corrective action is selected after a

complete analysis of options3.6 Repair/replacement/adjustment action is taken in

accordance with the manufacturers specifications/ servicemanuals


4. Diagnose and remedy gassystem faults on Type Aappliances

4.1 Electrical and gas safety checks and isolation proceduresare completed and recorded to manufacturers and otherauthority requirements before any servicing work iscommenced

4.2 Gas system plans and diagrams are read and correctlyinterpreted to identify potential fault pathways andlocations

4.3 Appropriate testing techniques, procedures andequipment are selected and applied to diagnose gassystem faults

4.4 Flue gases are analysed in accordance with recognisedindustry practice and local authority requirements

4.5 Cause of fault is determined and confirmed4.6 The most appropriate corrective action is selected after a

complete analysis of options4.7 Repair/replacement/adjustment action is taken in

accordance with the manufacturers specifications/ servicemanuals



5.2 Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, serviced andstored in accordance with manufacturers'recommendations and workplace procedures





RANGE STATEMENT


Unit scope • Type A gas appliances are badged appliances of lessthan 500 MJ for which an AGA/ALPGA approval schemeexists. They include, but are not limited to space heaters,ducted heating systems, hot water storage, instant hotwater heaters, decorative heaters and gas stoves/hotplates

• The maintenance of Type A appliances is to accord withthe appropriate Australian Standards

• De-energised and energised tests are to include but notbe limited to thermostats direct and indirect wired, timeclocks mechanical and electronic, heat activatedswitches, solenoid coils, electric motors, capacitors,transformers, thermistors, relay time delay/ conventional,Printed Circuit Boards, ignition systems (basic,ignition/re-ignition, flame safeguard systems, hot surfaceignition)

• Mechanical components and gas appliance systemsinclude heat exchangers, primary flues and combustionchambers

• Adjusting and calibrating is to include but not be limited tothermostats, fan limit controls, fan speed settings, dipswitches and heat anticipators

• Component removal and replacement is to include but notbe limited to fans, combination controls, solenoid valvesregulators, burners, thermocouples, pilots, rail cocks andthermostats and associated components

• Site location for work application may be a customer'spremises



• Safe operating procedures are to include but not belimited to recognising and preventing hazards associatedwith gas fires and explosions, electrical components andsafety, the use of tools and equipment, trip hazards,service lines, surrounding structures and facilities,hazardous materials, working at heights, working inproximity to others, worksite visitors and the public





• Environmental requirements may include air pollution,waste management and clean-up protection

Quality assurance • Quality assurance requirements include InternationalStandards Organisation, internal company qualityassurance policy and risk management strategy,Environment Protection Authority (EPA), Australian GasAuthority (AGA) requirements, site safety plan andworkplace operations and procedures


• Statutory/regulatory authorities will include statutoryplumbing authority, statutory gasfitting authority, statutoryelectrical authority and other relevant State/Territory/localstatutory authorities

Tools and equipment • Tools and equipment are to include measuringequipment, test equipment/instruments (includingmanometers, multi-meter, dual probe voltage tester andmegohm meter, wrenches, spanners, hand and powertools)

• Tools and equipment including lifting/load shiftingequipment may also include hand trolleys, rollers, forklifts,chain blocks, hoists and jacks

Materials • Materials for the maintenance of Type A gas appliancesare to include Type A appliances, piping materials,regulators and meters

• Materials are to comply with the appropriate standards forthe maintenance of Type A gas appliances


• State/Territory/local regulatory authorities are to beinformed of the work and work notices obtained andsubmitted in compliance with their requirements




Information • Information sources may include but not be limited toverbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, workschedules/plans/specifications, job drawing, workbulletins, charts and hand drawings, memos, maps,Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), diagrams orsketches and graphics

• Safe work procedures relating to the maintenance ofType A appliances

• Regulatory/legislative requirements, particularly thosepertaining to plumbing and gas fitting regulations, buildingcodes, OH&S and environmental requirements


external personnel• Relevant Australian Standards including AS/NZS 3000

Wiring Rules, AS/NZS 4836 Safe Working onLow-Voltage Electrical Installations, AG 601/AS 5601 GasInstallations




EVIDENCE GUIDE



• Locate, interpret and apply relevant information,standards and specifications for the determination ofrequirements and the maintenance of Type A appliances

• Apply safety requirements throughout the work sequence,including the use of personal protective clothing andequipment, and isolation of appliances from gas andelectrical services

• As a minimum, perform the following servicingactivities/functions:• disassembly, re-assembly, testing and

recommissioning of a minimum of two different Type Aappliances

• conduct evaluative tests on electrical/electroniccomponents including Central Processing Units,Printed Circuit Boards and associated parts in order todiagnose and remedy faults/ malfunctions

• conduct evaluative tests on gas systems to diagnoseand remedy faults/malfunctions on the mandatorycomponents listed in the Range Statement

• convert a Type A appliance to operate on another gastype in accordance with AG 601/AS 5601 andmanufacturers specifications, ensuring:




Relationship to other units • BCPCM2003A Carry out OH&S requirements• BCPGS3003A Install and commission Type A gas

appliances





• A knowledge of:• types and properties of fuel gas including pressure and

flow rates• classification of appliances and identification of related

components• gas safety including isolation procedures, combustion

characteristics and effects• basic electrical theory including Ohms law, current

flow, conduction, insulation, ignition systems,characteristics of fuses, circuit breakers, residualcurrent devices and earthing systems, andcharacteristics of Electro Motive Force (EMF)

• electrical safety including isolation procedures andrequisite precautions

• the SI system of measurement• the operation of flame failure systems utilised in Type

A gas appliances• gas appliance regulators• gas appliance thermostats• burners and burner adjustment• characteristics of conversion from one gas type to

another• AG 601/AS 5601, including the use of tables• workplace and equipment safety requirements• the sources of information and the processes for the

calculation of material requirements• JSAs/safe work method statements




• Assessment is to comply with relevantlicensing/regulatory authority and Australian Standardsrequirements











• The following resources should be made available:• workplace location or simulated workplace• appropriate Type A appliances• tools and equipment appropriate to the servicing

process• calculators or equivalent• support materials appropriate to activity• specifications in the form of a job or work order• research resources including systems information and

data




BCPMS4001A Plan, size and layout heating and coolingsystems

Unit Descriptor This unit specifies the competency required to plan, size and documentthe layout of heating and cooling systems for multi-floor structures.

It covers the preparation for the work, the identification and confirmationof system specifications and requirements, the planning of the systemlayout and work finalisation processes including records anddocumentation.

Employability Skills This unit has employability skills.Unit Sector Mechanical services



1.2 OH&S requirements associated with planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout of heating and cooling systems,and the workplace environment, are adhered tothroughout the work


1.4 Tools and equipment required for the planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout of heating and cooling systems,including personal safety equipment, are selected andchecked for serviceability





2.3 Heating and cooling requirements are determined frombuilding drawings, plans and specifications

2.4 System is sized to provide for the required heating/cooling load and to provide the required piping/ ducting inaccordance with standards and regulatory authorities' andworkplace requirements

3. Plan the system layout 3.1 Layout of the heating and cooling system is planned inaccordance with the building plans, standards andworkplace procedures









RANGE STATEMENT


Unit scope • The unit requires the interpretation of plans/ specificationsto plan, size and document the layout of heating andcooling systems for multi-floor buildings up to a height ofsix floors

• This unit applies to:• ducting systems for air conditioning, heating or

ventilation purposes in buildings Class 1 or 2 with amaximum static pressure of 0.75 kPa and a maximumvelocity of 12.5 metres per second

• piping systems conveying heating and chilled wateroperating at a maximum pressure of 700 kPa or amaximum temperature of 100 degrees C, and systemshaving a maximum output of 50 kW and total airquantities not exceeding 950 litres per second

• Air conditioning includes split system and evaporativecooling and may be single or multiple room

• Small bore heating systems include boilers, piping andradiators















Materials • Materials are to include drafting materials and relevantstructure plans/specifications






• Safe work procedures relating to the planning, sizing anddocumenting heating and cooling systems



external personnel

EVIDENCE GUIDE



• Locate, interpret and apply relevant information,standards and specifications to the planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout of a heating and cooling system


• As a minimum, plan, size and document the layout detailsof:• a domestic heating and cooling system requiring a

minimum heat load of 150 mega joules/hour• a commercial heating and cooling system for a

structure with at least four floors• ensuring:

• correct identification of details of the plan• correct selection and use of appropriate processes,








related to planning, sizing and documenting the layoutof heating and cooling systems

• the standards applicable to heating and coolingsystems

• design concepts and performance measures forheating and cooling systems

• principles, operation and characteristics of heating andcooling systems

• environmental impact of gases and EPA requirements• properties of water and air including pressure and flow

rates• electrical and electronic principles and safety

requirements• effective isolation processes and procedures• characteristics and application of different fixing and

joining techniques and methods• characteristics and the application of pipe and ducting


• the process of planning, sizing and documenting thelayout of heating and cooling systems


• the sources of information• JSAs/safe work method statements
















• The following resources should be made available:• workplace location or simulated workplace• tools and equipment appropriate to the process• computers, software and calculators or equivalent• support materials appropriate to activity• plans/specifications of a development• research resources including systems information and

data




BCPMS4002A Commission air and water systemsUnit Descriptor This unit specifies the competency required to test and commission air

and water heating and cooling systems. It includes ducted systems to amaximum static pressure of 0.75 kPa and maximum velocity of 12.5metres per second, and piping systems with a maximum output of 50kW and air quantities not exceeding 950 litres per second.

It covers preparation for the work, the determination of testingrequirements, the preparation of systems for balancing, the physicalbalancing, testing and commissioning of the systems and thecompletion of work finalisation processes including recording.

Employability Skills This unit has employability skills.Unit Sector Mechanical services


1. Prepare for work 1.1 Information and plans/specifications are obtained1.2 OH&S requirements associated with testing and

commissioning of air and water systems, and theworkplace environment, are adhered to throughout thework



1.5 Tools and equipment for testing and commissioning of airand water systems, including personal safety equipment,are selected and checked for serviceability

1.6 Work area is prepared to support the efficient testing andcommissioning process

2. Determine testingrequirements

2.1 Equipment is checked for safe operation and correctfunctioning

2.2 Equipment performance data is checked against plansand specification requirements

2.3 Instruments and associated equipment suitable formeasuring quantities are selected in accordance with thejob specification

3. Prepare system forbalancing

3.1 Dampers are set in the open or specified position and anoperational check of system-related fans and ducting iscarried out in accordance with workplace procedures

3.2 Automatic control devices are energised to providemaximum demand for airflow

3.3 Piping system is checked for flow direction and leaks andan operational check of system and related pumps iscarried out

3.4 All manual and automatic valves are set in the specifiedposition




4. Balance, test andcommission system

4.1 Valves or throttling devices are adjusted to achievespecified water flow ratings

4.2 Air volumes moved by system fans are measured4.3 Dampers and terminal devices are correctly adjusted to

achieve specified airflow ratings4.4 Automatic controls and devices are set to specified

settings4.5 Testing and balancing of the system is carried out in

accordance with the job specification and/ormanufacturer's recommendations

4.6 Test and monitored results are documented in the formatrequired by the job specification and/or manufacturer

5. Restore work area 5.1 Work area is cleared and materials disposed of orrecycled in accordance with State or Territory legislationand workplace procedures



RANGE STATEMENT


Unit scope • The unit requires the testing, balancing andcommissioning of air conditioning, heating and ventilationducting and piping systems

• This unit applies to:• ducting systems for air conditioning, heating or

ventilation purposes in buildings Class 1 or 2 with amaximum static pressure of 0.75 kPa and a maximumvelocity of 12.5 metres per second

• piping systems conveying heating and chilled wateroperating at a maximum pressure of 700 kPa or amaximum temperature of 100 degrees C, and systemshaving a maximum output of 50 kW and total airquantities not exceeding 950 litres per second









• Environmental requirements are to cover water qualitymanagement and may include waste management,ozone management, stormwater protection and clean-upprotection




Tools and equipment • Tools and equipment are to include test equipment, handand power tools, ladders, elevated work platforms andscaffolds





Information • Information sources may include but not be limited toverbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, workschedules/plans/specifications, job drawing, workbulletins, charts and hand drawings, memos, materialsafety data sheets, diagrams or sketches

• Safe work procedures relating to the testing, balancingand commissioning air and water systems



external personnel

EVIDENCE GUIDE



• Locate, interpret and apply relevant information,standards and specifications to the testing, balancing andcommissioning of air and water systems system


• As a minimum:• balance and commission an air conditioning system

(up to 150 megajoule) for a domestic situation• balance and commission a commercial air conditioning

system for a structure of at least four floors• balance and commission a hydronic water heating

system for a structure of at least four floors• ensuring:











related to the installation, testing, balancing,commissioning and operation of air and water systems

• the standards applicable to testing, balancing andcommissioning air and water systems

• design concepts, tests and performance standards formeasuring various water and air systems

• environmental impact of gases and EPA requirements• operating principles and characteristics of system

components used in water and air systems• the application of mechanical, hydraulic, electric and

electronic principles and safety requirements• effect of bacteria in water and potential impact on

health• performance standards for balancing systems• processes of commissioning air and water systems• the sources of information• JSAs/safe work method statements

















process• computers, software and calculators or equivalent• support materials appropriate to activity• plans/specifications of a development• research resources including systems information and

data




BCPRF4001A Plan, size and layout roof drainage systemsUnit Descriptor This unit specifies the competency required to plan, size and document

the layout of components for roof drainage systems.

It covers preparation for the work, identification of the roof drainagesystem requirements, the planning of the system layout and thecompletion of work finalisation processes.

Employability Skills This unit has employability skills.Unit Sector Roofing



1.2 OH&S requirements associated with planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout of roof drainage systems, and theworkplace environment, are adhered to throughout thework


1.4 Tools and equipment required for the planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout of roof drainage systems,including personal safety equipment, are selected andchecked for serviceability





2.3 Roof catchment areas and design flows are determinedfrom rainfall data and standards

2.4 Quantity and size of gutters, sumps and/or rain heads anddownpipes are determined in accordance with standardsand plans/specifications

3. Plan the system layout 3.1 Layout of the roof drainage system is planned inaccordance with the development plans, standards andworkplace procedures









RANGE STATEMENT


Unit scope • The unit requires the planning, sizing and documentingthe layout of a roof drainage system, including itscomponents

• The components of a roof drainage system includegutters, sumps, rain heads and downpipes

• Site location for work application will be residential/commercial, and may be a new worksite, or an existingstructure being renovated, extended, restored ormaintained












Tools and equipment • Tools and equipment are to include drawing instruments,ladders and measuring equipment

• Tools and equipment may also include laser measuringdevices and computers running appropriate computeraided design

Materials • Materials for design of roof drainage systems is to includedrafting and drawing materials and plans andspecifications

• Materials may include manufacturers catalogues andspecifications



• Safe work procedures relating to the planning, sizing anddocumentation of the layout of roof drainage systems


• Relevant Australian Standards including AS/NZS3500.3.2 Stormwater Drainage and SAA/SNZ HB114:1998


external personnel




EVIDENCE GUIDE



• Locate, interpret and apply relevant information,standards and specifications to the planning, sizing andlayout of roof drainage systems


• As a minimum, plan, size and document the layout of aroof drainage system for three varied roof types, includingat least:• one shape incorporating eaves gutter• one shape for a Class 2 building incorporating box

gutters• ensuring:









related to the planning, sizing and documenting thelayout of roof drainage systems

• the standards applicable to roof drainage• design concepts and performance measures for

various roof draining components for all types of roofs• implications of climate variations for the design of roof

draining components• characteristics of various metals and finishes• capacity of fabrication machinery involved in the

production of roof draining components• electrolysis and problems associated with the use of

dissimilar metals• capillary action, thermal expansion and fabrication

techniques to prevent leaking• corrosion prevention treatment requirements of cut

sheets• levelling and alignment processes• computers and computer aided design software• the sources of information and the processes for the

calculation of catchment areas and design flows• the process of planning, sizing and layout of roof

drainage systems• JSAs/safe work method statements
















• The following resources should be made available:• workplace location or simulated workplace• tools and equipment appropriate to the process• calculators or equivalent• support materials appropriate to the activity• specifications in the form of a job or work order• research resources including systems information and

data




BCPSN4001A Plan, size and layout sanitary pipework andfixtures

Unit Descriptor This unit specifies the competency required to plan, size and documentthe layout of sanitary pipework and fixtures for multi-floor buildings.

It covers preparation for the work, identification and confirmation ofsystem requirements, the planning of the system layout and thecompletion of work finalisation processes.

Employability Skills This unit has employability skills.Unit Sector Sanitary



1.2 OH&S requirements associated with planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout of sanitary pipework and fixtures,and the workplace environment, are adhered tothroughout the work


1.4 Tools and equipment required for the planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout of sanitary pipework and fixtures,including personal safety equipment, are selected andchecked for serviceability





2.3 Quantity, location and type of fixtures is determined fromdesign drawings, plans and elevations

2.4 Fixture unit loading is determined in accordance withstandards and regulatory authorities' requirements

2.5 System is sized in accordance with standards andregulatory authorities' and workplace requirements

3. Plan the system layout 3.1 Layout of the sanitary pipework and fixtures is planned inaccordance with the building plans, standards andworkplace procedures







BCPSN4001A Plan, size and layout sanitary pipework and fixtures


RANGE STATEMENT


Unit scope • The unit requires the interpretation of plans/ specificationsfor a building of up to ten floors to plan, size anddocument the layout of the required sanitary pipeworkand fixtures

• The system is to include fixtures, discharge pipes, stacksand suspended/aerial drains

• The site locations for the application of the plans will beresidential/commercial, and may be a new worksite, or anexisting structure being renovated, extended, restored ormaintained














Materials • Materials are to include building plans/specificationsincluding drainage plans



• Safe work procedures relating to the planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout of sanitary pipework and fixtures




external personnel




EVIDENCE GUIDE



• Locate, interpret and apply relevant information,standards and specifications to the planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout of sanitary pipework and fixturesfor a multi-floor building


• As a minimum, plan, size and document the layout detailsof:• a fully ventilated modified sanitary system for a building

with a minimum of six floors, including a basement• a single stack sanitary system for a commercial

building of at least six floors• ensuring:






related to planning, sizing and documenting the layoutof sanitary plumbing systems

• the standards applicable to the system• principles of sanitary plumbing• principles of drainage• pipe materials and sanitary fixtures• characteristics and the application of different pipe


• handling of hazardous waste• infectious diseases• the process of planning the sizing and documenting the

layout of sanitary pipework and fixtures• computers and computer aided design software• the sources of information• JSAs/safe work method statements

















process• computers and software and calculators or equivalent• support materials appropriate to activity• plans/specifications of a multi-floor building• research resources including systems information and

data




BCPWT4001A Plan, size and layout hot and cold waterservices/systems

Unit Descriptor This unit specifies the competency required to plan, size and documentthe layout of hot and cold water services/systems for multi-floorbuildings.

It covers preparation for the work, identification of the waterservice/system requirements, the planning of the service/system layoutand the completion of work finalisation processes.

Employability Skills This unit has employability skills.Unit Sector Water



1.2 OH&S requirements associated with planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout of hot and cold waterservices/systems, and the workplace environment, areadhered to throughout the work


1.4 Tools and equipment required for the planning, sizing anddocumenting the layout of hot and cold waterservices/systems, including personal safety equipment,are selected and checked for serviceability





2.3 Quantity, location and type of take off points and fixturesare determined from plans/specifications

2.4 Hot and cold water services/systems are sized inaccordance with standards and regulatory authorities' andworkplace requirements

3. Plan the service/ systemlayout

3.1 Layout of the hot and cold water services/systems areplanned in accordance with the building plans, standardsand workplace procedures









RANGE STATEMENT


Unit scope • The unit requires the planning, sizing and documentingthe layout of hot and cold water services/systems formulti-floor buildings up to a height of ten floors

• Water services/systems may include:• drinkable water from a water meter, storage tank to a

point of discharge/storage• hot water service to a point of discharge/storage• non-drinkable water from a source to a point of

discharge/storage• Point of discharge may be an isolating valve or fixture• Site location for work application will be residential/

commercial, and may be a new worksite, or an existingstructure being renovated, extended, restored ormaintained














Materials • Materials are to include building plans/specifications



• Safe work procedures relating to the planning, sizing anddocumentation of the layout of hot and cold waterservices/systems


• Relevant Australian Standards including AS/NZS3500.1.2 Water Supply - Acceptable Solutions


external personnel




EVIDENCE GUIDE



• Locate, interpret and apply relevant information,standards and specifications to the planning, sizing andlayout of hot and cold water services/systems


• As a minimum, plan, size and document the layout of:• a water supply system for a building with a minimum of

six floors• a flush valve system for a multi-floor complex, a

minimum of 35 metres high• a hot water supply system for a building with a

minimum of six floors• a hydrant/hose reel system for a building with a

minimum of six floors• ensuring:

• correct identification of location, design and details ofproposed services/systems

• correct selection and use of appropriate processes,tools and equipment








related to the planning, sizing and layout of hot andcold water services/systems, including non-drinkingwater requirements

• the standards applicable to the service/system• properties of water including pressure and flow rates• water treatment processes• characteristics and application of hot water heating

systems• characteristics and application of water pumps and

water storage tanks for multiple floor buildings• selection, installation, testing, commissioning and

maintenance of thermostatic mixing valves• selection, installation, testing, commissioning and

maintenance of backflow prevention devices• characteristics and application of different pipes and

fittings including fixing and joining techniques andmethods

• levelling and alignment processes• computers and computer aided design software• the sources of information and the processes for the

calculation of material requirements• the process of planning, sizing and layout of hot and

cold water services/systems• JSAs/safe work method statements


















data




BCPWT4002A Commission and maintain backflowprevention devices

Unit Descriptor This unit specifies the competency required to test, commission andmaintain backflow prevention devices in water services.

It covers preparation for the work, identification of testing andcommissioning requirements, the physical testing and commissioning ofdevices, the maintenance of devices and the completion of workfinalisation processes.



1. Prepare for work 1.1 Drawings and specifications are obtained1.2 OH&S requirements associated with testing,

commissioning and maintaining backflow preventiondevices, and the workplace environment, are adhered tothroughout the work



1.5 Tools and equipment for testing, commissioning andmaintaining backflow prevention devices, includingpersonal safety equipment, are selected and checked forserviceability

1.6 Work area is prepared to support the efficient testing,commissioning and maintaining of backflow preventiondevices

2. Identify testing andcommissioningrequirements

2.1 Service/system design and testing and commissioningrequirements are identified and confirmed from jobspecifications and in accordance with standards

2.2 Backflow prevention device specifications are identified inaccordance with standards, authorities' requirements andjob specifications

3. Test and commissiondevice

3.1 Installation is checked to ensure the device is appropriateand installed in accordance with standards, jobspecifications, manufacturers' recommendations andauthorities' requirements

3.2 Operation of device is tested in accordance with jobspecifications, manufacturers' recommendations andauthorities' requirements and adjusted as required

3.3 Documentation is completed in accordance with regulatingauthorities' requirements




4. Maintain device 4.1 Service and maintenance requirements are identified frommanufacturers' specifications or authorities' requirements

4.2 Replacement components are checked and fittedperiodically/as required in accordance with specification

4.3 Maintenance and the repair of devices is conductedobserving manufacturers' and/or authorities' requirements




RANGE STATEMENT


Unit scope • The unit requires the testing, commissioning andmaintaining of high, medium and low hazard backflowprevention devices in water services

• Types of backflow prevention devices include doublecheck valves, pressure type vacuum breakers, reducedpressure zone devices, registered break tanks (RBT) andregistered air gaps (RAG)

• Site location for work will be either residential orcommercial, and may be a new worksite, or an existingstructure being renovated, extended, restored ormaintained













Materials • Materials are to include backflow prevention devices



• Safe work procedures relating to the commissioning ofbackflow prevention devices




external personnel




EVIDENCE GUIDE



• Locate, interpret and apply relevant information,standards and specifications to the commissioning ofbackflow prevention devices


• As a minimum, test and commission two each of a high,medium and low hazard backflow prevention device,incorporating at least two different double check valves,two different pressure type vacuum breakers and twodifferent reduced pressure zone devices, indicating theongoing maintenance requirements for each of them,ensuring:• correct identification of location, design and details of

proposed service• correct selection and use of appropriate processes,










related to the testing and commissioning of backflowprevention devices

• the standards applicable to the service• properties of water including pressure and flow rates• hydraulics and mechanics• testing equipment and techniques• characteristics and applications of the materials and

backflow prevention devices• relationship with other service controls and devices• effective isolation procedures• the sources of information and the processes for the

calculation of material requirements• the process of testing, commissioning and maintaining

backflow prevention devices• JSAs/safe work method statements
















• The following resources should be made available:• workplace location or simulated workplace• tools and equipment appropriate to the testing,

commissioning and maintaining process• calculators or equivalent• support materials appropriate to the activity• specifications in the form of a job or work order• research resources including systems information and

data




BCPWT4003A Commission and maintain hot watertemperature control devices

Unit Descriptor This unit specifies the competency required to test, commission andmaintain hot water temperature control devices including thermostaticmixing valves in water services.

It covers preparation for the work, the identification of testing andcommissioning requirements, the physical testing and commissioning ofdevices, the maintenance of devices and the completion of workfinalisation processes.



1. Prepare for work 1.1 Drawings and specifications are obtained1.2 OH&S requirements associated with testing,

commissioning and maintaining hot water temperaturecontrol devices, and the workplace environment, areadhered to throughout the work



1.5 Tools and equipment for testing, commissioning andmaintaining hot water temperature control devices,including personal safety equipment, are selected andchecked for serviceability

1.6 Work area is prepared to support the efficientcommissioning of hot water temperature control devices

2. Identify testing andcommissioningrequirements

2.1 Service/system testing and commissioning requirementsare identified from job specifications and in accordancewith standards

2.2 Hot water temperature control device specifications areidentified in accordance with standards, authorities'requirements and job specifications

3. Test and commissiondevice

3.1 Service/system is checked to ensure the device isappropriate and installed in accordance with standards,job specifications, manufacturers' recommendations andauthorities' requirements

3.2 Operation of device is tested for correct flow rate,operation and compliance to specifications,manufacturers' recommendations and authorities'requirements and adjusted as required

3.3 Documentation is completed in accordance with regulatingauthorities' requirements




4. Maintain device 4.1 Maintenance requirements are identified frommanufacturers' specifications or authorities' requirements

4.2 Replacement components are checked and fittedperiodically/as required in accordance with specification

4.3 Maintenance of valves is conducted observingmanufacturers' and/or authorities' requirements




RANGE STATEMENT


Unit scope • The unit requires the testing, commissioning andmaintenance of hot water temperature control devices,including thermostatic mixing valves, in hot watersystems/appliances requiring temperature control

• Site location for work will be residential/commercial, andmay be a new worksite, or an existing structure beingrenovated, extended, restored or maintained





• Environmental requirements are to cover water qualitymanagement and may include waste management andclean-up protection








Materials • Materials are to include hot water temperature controldevices including thermostatic mixing valves



• Safe work procedures relating to the commissioning ofhot water temperature control devices




external personnel




EVIDENCE GUIDE



• Locate, interpret and apply relevant information,standards and specifications to commission hot watertemperature devices


• As a minimum, test, commission and maintain threedifferent types of hot water temperature control devices,including at least one thermostatic mixing valve type,indicating maintenance requirements, ensuring:• correct identification of location, design and details of

proposed service• correct selection of valve for given application• completion of all work to specification• compliance with regulations, standards and






related to the commissioning of hot water temperaturecontrol devices

• the standards applicable to the service• properties of water including pressure and flow rates• hydraulics and mechanics• testing techniques• characteristics of materials• characteristics and applications of different types of hot

water temperature control valves/devices• effective isolation procedures• bacteria in water and its effect on health• the sources of information and the processes for the

calculation of material requirements• the process of commissioning hot water temperature

control devices• JSAs/safe work method statements

















process• calculators or equivalent• support materials appropriate to the activity• specifications in the form of a job or work order• research resources including and data




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