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Design PVC plastic pipelines for pressure applications

Design PVC plastic pipelines for pressure applications

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBWELD310E
State Code
ODA91
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/02/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2021
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
19/05/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design polyvinylchloride (PVC) plastics pressure pipeline components under industrial conditions in the field. This unit applies to an operator working alone or as part of a team.The unit principally refers to experienced operators who are required to select materials, components and designs for specific pressure applications of PVC pipelines and specify appropriate testing and commissioning.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assess suitability of PVC pipe materials for specific pressure applications
  • 1.1 Identify materials as grades of PVC, including variations, from national standards, job specifications and worksite instructions
  • 1.2 Determine PVC materials and properties from national standards and material data sheets
  • 1.3 Identify job needs from worksite instructions and job specifications
2. Determine appropriate products from national standards
  • 2.1 Identify material options from national standards, supplier data sheets, and government codes and regulations
  • 2.2 Identify performance limitations of material options from materials knowledge and data sheets
  • 2.3 Identify pipe and component options from national standards, supplier data sheets, and government codes and regulations
  • 2.4 Identify performance limitations of pipe and component options from materials knowledge and data sheets
  • 2.5 Identify suitable jointing methods for pipes and fittings from jointing knowledge
  • 2.6 Identify operational conditions from job specifications and workplace procedures
3. Determine pipeline requirements
  • 3.1 Identify length of pipe required from job specifications
  • 3.2 Identify fittings and number of fittings required from job specifications
  • 3.3 Select pipe and components in the context of specific job needs and product properties
  • 3.4 Identify required jointing equipment or materials from job specifications
  • 3.5 Prepare field operational sheets including requirements and layout, according to workplace procedures
  • 3.6 Adjust design to meet requirements and quality standards
4. Determine testing and commissioning procedures
  • 4.1 Determine specific installation test requirements from job specifications
  • 4.2 Identify alternative test procedures to meet requirements
  • 4.3 Accurately maintain records and logbooks
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAH75 PMBWELD310 Design PVC plastic pressure pipelines Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGP1 PMB30121 Certificate III in Polymer Processing Qualification