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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Access and interpret specifications
   • Interpret project specifications and requirements for pipework, including layout, sizing and type of pipe and duct required
   • Determine implications and requirements for pipe fabrication and support
   • Access and interpret organisational and industry standards, information and catalogues to obtain required product specifications

Required Skills

Required skills

Required skills include literacy skills sufficient to read and interpret instructions relevant codes of practice and specifications for drawing work using computer technologies and navigating software numeracy skills sufficient to interpret technical information and conduct mathematical problem solving as required in the scope of this unit using and maintaining drawing equipment applying spatial principles to achieve scale and proportion interpersonal skills to consult with other disciplines selecting methods of joining cutting and supporting pipe appropriate to work requirements selecting methods of joining cutting and supporting duct appropriate to work requirements completing sketches and drawings with required information for fabrication presenting drawings and documentation according to industry standard

Required knowledge

Required knowledge includes relevant codes of practice industry standards occupational health and safety OHS requirements duct construction types of duct supply air SA return air RA toilet exhaust kitchen exhaust smoke spill fire rated textile duct subducts filter plenums types of duct insulation materials and facings foil face perf face black matt melinex lining galvabond polyester fibreglass jointing flanges seams pipe construction materials copper steel Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene ABS polyvinyl chloride PVC stainless steel pipework insulation fibreglass polystyrene facings nitrile rubber methods for supporting clamping hanging fixings sketching pipe and duct fabrication joining methods for pipe and duct work steel copper stainless steel aluminium and plastic brackets and supports

Evidence Required

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	A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to interpret specifications to select appropriate methods of pipe and duct fabrication for a range of materials
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria including required knowledge and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts Specifically the candidate must be able to work within typical siteteamwork structures and methods apply worksite communication procedures comply with organisational policies and procedures including quality requirements participate in work meetings comply with quality requirements use industry terminology apply appropriate safety procedures determine and document appropriate pipe and duct work fabrication and support requirements to meet project specifications and industry standards
Context of and specific resources for assessment	This unit may be assessed on the job off the job or a combination of both on and off the job Where assessment occurs off the job that is the candidate is not in productive work then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team Where applicable reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity age gender demographics and disability Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety quality communication materials handling recording and reporting associated with drafting or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit
Method of assessment	Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid sufficient current and authentic Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation supervisors reports project work samples and questioning Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency The candidate must have access to all tools equipment materials and documentation required The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures product and manufacturing specifications codes standards manuals and reference materials

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Range Statement

Methods of joining	Methods of joining may include: spigots flanges mild steel angles weld braze solder seal bolt
Materials	Materials must include: copper mild steel stainless steel plastic
Methods for supporting	Methods for supporting may include: clamping hanging steel profile types

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