Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for work.
- Drawings, plans and specifications are obtained.
- Safety (OHS) requirements associated with installing water heaters, and workplace environmental requirements, are adhered to throughout the work.
- Quality assurance requirements are identified and adhered to in accordance with workplace requirements.
- Tasks are planned and sequenced in conjunction with others involved in or affected by the work and statutory and regulatory authority requirements.
- Tools and equipment for installing water heaters, including personal protective equipment, are selected and checked for serviceability.
- Work area is prepared to support efficient installation of water heaters.
- Identify installation requirements.
- Installation position is assessed for compliance with authorities' requirements, manufacturer recommendations, relevant Australian standards, job specifications and location of other services using relevant information.
- Quantity and type of materials required are calculated from job specifications and site inspection, and comply with relevant Australian standards.
- Materials and equipment are identified, ordered and collected in accordance with workplace procedures.
- Materials and equipment are checked for compliance with relevant Australian standards, docket and order form, and for acceptable condition.
- Sustainability principles and concepts are applied to work preparation and application.
- Install, commission and maintain system.
- Water heating system is installed in accordance with relevant Australian standards, job specifications and manufacturer recommendations, and complies with authorities' requirements.
- Pipe joints are fitted correctly and in accordance with relevant Australian standards.
- Installation is tested in accordance with relevant Australian standards, manufacturer specifications and authorities' requirements.
- Water heating system is commissioned in accordance with relevant Australian standards, manufacturer specifications and authorities' requirements.
- Water heating system is maintained in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
- Clean up.
- Work area is cleared and materials disposed of, reused or recycled according to legislation, regulations, codes of practice and job specification.
- Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked, maintained and stored in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and workplace procedures.
- Documentation is completed in accordance with workplace requirements.