Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Residential and commercial building projects requiring evaluation of services layout include:
processing of applications
project milestones
provision of site access/facilities
work schedules.
Application of evaluative and corrective methods for services' layout includes:
electric and electronic installations
hot and cold water supply
natural lighting options
sewerage layout
smoke and fire preventative systems
smoke hazard management
ventilation and air conditioning
vertical transportation.
Services include:
firefighting services, such as:
fire and smoke detection and alarm systems (BCA deemed-to-satisfy [DTS] provisions)
fire hose reels and fire extinguishers
fire hydrants
installation of fire stopping and fire collars
sprinkler systems (BCA DTS provisions)
general electric and electronic service systems, including:
electrical supply authorities connection to site and distribution facilities (switch room and sub-stations)
type of service (emergency power and alternative power sources)
categories of cabling:
computers
data
emergency lighting and exit signage systems
emergency warning and intercommunication systems
fire stopping
layout of equipment for telephones
lift controls and power supplies
repair and extension
service system safeguards
service systems access for maintenance
telecommunications connection to site and distribution facilities
hot water systems, covering:
area to be serviced
height of installation
number of outlets and energy sources available
type of occupancy
type of system
lighting systems, covering:
brightness
emergency and exit signage systems
intensity
lifespan and installation of fire stopping
locations for installation
natural and artificial lighting
reflections
terms, including control of glare
mechanical ventilation
air-conditioning and air filtration, such as:
air conditioning applications
air distribution, including mechanical ventilation requirements for enclosed car parks
air filtration, including air filters
air intake systems
ducting and main filter types
fire dampers
fume discharge systems
installation of fire stopping
smoke control and exhaust systems
warm water and cooling towers
sewerage connection, such as:
graded or vertical discharge pipes
inspection shafts and overflow relief gullies (ORGs)
local authority sewerage drainage system
septic or biochemical treatment unit
specialised services for:
hospitals
laboratories
smart buildings
stormwater, covering:
connection to local government water drains
design
downpipes and unground or concealed piping
installation and disposal
location and construction requirements for eaves and box gutters
size
use of soakage pits and on-site water detection systems
vertical transportation systems, such as:
escalators
hoists and pedestrian movers
lifts
water supply, such as:
single and two stage pumping for multi-function and single function connected services
tank storage supply relative to the public water supply and reservoir heights
town supply.
Adherence to legislative requirements:
is limited to residential and commercial buildings up to three storeys and not exceeding a maximum floor area of 2000 square metres
BCA requirements for Class 2 and 9 buildings.

EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
comply with OHS regulations applicable to workplace operations
apply organisational management policies and procedures, including quality assurance requirements where applicable
evaluate the services layout, connection methods and rectification actions for at least one residential and one commercial building project or equivalent, which includes advice on hot and cold water supply, sewerage layout, electrical and electronic installation lighting systems, vertical transportation requirements, and smoke and fire detection and prevention systems
provide reports to appropriate body/individual as determined by the project brief.
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 mandatory 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.