Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Design requirements may include:
architectural specifications
builder specifications
design of fire-compliant hydraulic services should ensure that hydraulic services maintain the integrity, insulation and structural adequacy of a building in case of fire.
owner requirements
specialist design applications.

Cost-benefit analysis includes:
comparison of range of suitable materials and system choices available to enable cost-effective choices to be made without compromising the integrity of the project.

Statutory, regulatory, Australian and New Zealand standards and relevant building code requirements may include:
AS/NZS3500 National plumbing and drainage
manual of authorisation procedures for plumbing and drainage products (MP52)
material and authorisation standards specified by:
statutory plumbing authority
local authority
National Construction Code (NCC)
relevant Acts, regulations and local and state government policies
relevant fire standards.

Manufacturer requirements may include:
material specifications
technical and trade manuals.

Desktop study may include:
collection and interpretation of existing data for design purposes from:
architectural and building plans
council requirements
developer requirements
regulatory requirements
environmental, social and economic considerations
other documents and reports as appropriate.

Performance requirements may include:
Australian and New Zealand standards
NCC requirements
local authority performance requirements
site and application specific performance requirements.

Layout of pipework systems:
may include:
car park systems
concealed pipework
duct systems
exposed pipework
fire-rated pipework
non fire-rated pipework
sprinklered and non-sprinklered areas
should have principles of economy, serviceability, durability and fit for use applied.

Fire check materials may include:
fire pillows
fire-rated sealants
smoke seals
range of intumescent collars.

Fire-rated materials may include:
fittings
pipework
valves.

Penetration techniques may include:
concrete floors
fire and smoke doors
fire dampers
galvanised decking systems
ply formwork systems
post and pre-tensioned concrete flooring systems
pre-cast flooring systems.

Insulation and fill materials may include:
caulking compounds
fibreglass
fire pillows
foams
proprietary fill materials
rock wool.

Fire-resistance level may include:
insulation
integrity
structural adequacy.

Pipe fixings may include fire and load-rated:
bedding and thrust blocks
corrosion protection
cover
masonry fixing
material requirements
pipe supports spacings and locations
vertical support fixing.

Installation requirements may include:
corrosion and element protection
installation details
jointing requirements
supports
workmanship and quality control.

Compliance inspection may include checking that:
approved materials appropriate to fire-rated compartments and required fire-resistance level are used
clipping and insulation comply with regulatory requirements
fire compartments are not compromised by hydraulic services
installation is appropriate for the fire-resistance level.

Fire-compliant duct systems may include:
brick
concrete
masonry
plasterboard.

Fire-rated building materials may include:
brick
concrete
masonry
plasterboard
other building materials as applicable.

Sustainability principles and concepts:
cover the current and future social, economic and environmental use of resources
may include:
selecting appropriate material to ensure minimal environmental impact
efficient use of material
efficient energy usage
efficient use and recycling of material
disposing of waste material to ensure minimal environmental impact
efficient water usage, harvesting and/or disposal
lifecycle cost-benefit analysis
consideration of the Green Building Council of Australia rating scheme.

Plans:
may include:
axonometrics
cross-sections
details
elevations
isometrics
sections
schematics, which may be produced using:
computer generation
drawing equipment.

Specification may include:
jointing
manufacturer
materials
supports and specialised components
valve selection
workmanship and quality control.

Compliance report may include:
conclusions
documentation of the compliance inspection
evaluation of findings.

Operation and maintenance manual may include:
detailed alternative (fire-engineered) solutions
maintenance requirements
system plans
yearly inspection requirements.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment providing that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate plumbing and services workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
It may be assessed on its own or as part of an integrated assessment activity involving preparing designs and associated documentation for fire-compliant hydraulic services for two different categories of wide span and high-rise buildings.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of:
evaluating and documenting design parameters, including client, regulatory, manufacturer, NCC and Australian and New Zealand standard requirements for a range of fire-compliant hydraulic services
planning and detailing system components, including:
applying sustainability principles and concepts
conducting a compliance inspection
designing fire-compliant hydraulic systems
designing fire-compliant systems for fire-rated materials
designing fire-compliant systems for non fire-rated materials
ducts
fire check collars
insulation and filler materials
penetrations
preparing a compliance report
preparing a specification for fire-compliant hydraulic services
preparing an operation and maintenance manual.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
an induction procedure and requirement
realistic tasks or simulated tasks covering the minimum task requirements
relevant specifications and work instructions
tools and equipment appropriate to applying safe work practices
support materials appropriate to activity
workplace instructions relating to safe work practices and addressing hazards and emergencies
material safety data sheets
research resources, including industry-related systems information.
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Method of assessment
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Construction, Plumbing and Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice, with a decision on competency only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's demonstrated ability and applied knowledge
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.