List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1 | Identify PE pipe materials as being suitable for specific pressure applications | 1.1 | Identify materials as PE grades from national standards, job specifications and work site instructions |
| 1.2 | Determine PE materials properties from national standards and material data sheets |
| 1.3 | Identify job needs from work site instructions and specifications |
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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 |
| 2.3 | Identify pipe and component options from national standards, supplier data sheets, and government codes and regulations |
| 2.4 | Identify performance limitations pipe and component options |
| 2.5 | Identify suitable jointing methods for pipes and fittings |
| 2.6 | Identify operational conditions |
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3 | Determine pipeline requirements | 3.1 | Identify length of pipe required |
| 3.2 | Identify fittings and number of fittings required |
| 3.3 | Select pipe and components considering specific job needs and product properties |
| 3.4 | Identify required jointing equipment or materials |
| 3.5 | Prepare field operational sheets |
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4 | Determine appropriate testing and commissioning procedures | 4.1 | Determine specific installation test requirements |
| 4.2 | Identify alternative test procedures to meet requirements |
| 4.3 | Maintain quality records |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:
read and interpret procedures, national standards, job specifications, material labels and safety data sheets (SDS)
identify suitable polyethylene (PE) materials
identify alternative jointing methods appropriate to the materials
determine material requirements
determine PE pressure pipeline components
prepare field operational sheets describing requirements and layout of non-pressure drainage pipeline
determine testing and commissioning requirements.
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate knowledge of:
safe working requirements
PE materials and pressure pipeline components as described in national standards, sufficient to recognise suitability for specific application and to establish work instructions.
information sources on suitable types of PE materials and components
selection requirements for PE pressure pipeline components
factors which may affect product quality or production output and appropriate remedies
installation site variables
organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role
commissioning requirements and tests
hazards that may arise in the job/work environment the range of possible causes, potential consequences and appropriate risk controls.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence:
should occur over a range of situations
will typically include a supervisor/third-party report or other evidence, focusing on consistent performance and problem recognition and solving. A supervisor/third-party report must be prepared by someone who has a direct, relevant, current relationship with the person being assessed and who is in a position to form a judgement on workplace performance relevant to the unit of competency
may use industry-based simulation for all or part of the unit particularly where safety, lack of opportunity or significant cost is an issue.
Assessment should occur in operational workplace situations. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment must occur in a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
In addition the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment shall demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they shall assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment
appropriate workplace experience
appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed
Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:
being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed
being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency
having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment
conducting on the job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed.