Application
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to plan, prepare and install pipework and assemblies.
Where pipework is to be cut by mechanical or thermal methods, or where welding processes are used, the appropriate unit(s) should also be selected.
Where the pipework is to be formed and shaped using mechanical and/or thermal techniques then unit MEM05010 Apply fabrication, forming and shaping techniques should also be selected.
Where pipework and assemblies are to be part of a system/process covered by legislative/regulatory requirements, units associated with the appropriate welding certificates for the pipe material and particular application must also be selected.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Band: A
Unit Weight: 4
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. | ||
1 | Determine job requirements | 1.1 | Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) |
1.2 | Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times | ||
1.3 | Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs | ||
1.4 | Identify job requirements from specifications, drawings, job sheets or work instructions | ||
2 | Plan the installation of pipework and pipework assemblies | 2.1 | Ensure quantity and type of pipework and pipework assemblies are selected according to specifications |
2.2 | Determine the appropriate sequence for the installation of pipework and pipework assemblies according to the installation type and specifications and other applicable factors | ||
2.3 | Prepare the work area for installation of pipework and pipework assemblies | ||
3 | Prepare pipework and pipework assemblies for assembly | 3.1 | Clean pipework according to SOPs |
3.2 | Ensure all pipework and assemblies are purged according to SOPs | ||
3.3 | Ensure pipework and assemblies are capped/sealed | ||
4 | Install pipework and assemblies | 4.1 | Install enclosures/hangers/support systems without damage or distortion to the surrounding environment or other services |
4.2 | Install pipework and assemblies without damage or distortion to pipework, assemblies or surrounding environment or other services | ||
4.3 | Leak test pipework in accordance with SOPs | ||
4.4 | Install all ancillary devices and materials to specification | ||
Foundation Skills
This section describes those required skills (reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy) that are essential to workplace performance in this unit of competency.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. | |
Pipework and pipework assemblies of a variety of sizes and/or wall thickness include one (1) or more of the following: | ferrous non-ferrous plastic |
Joining systems include one (1) or more of the following: | collars unions flanges |
Enclosures include the following: | metal and PVC |
Hangers and support systems include one (1) or more of the following: | pipe/tube bundle support ties unistrut trays ladder racks ducts |
Leak tests include one (1) or more of the following: | soapy water water immersion compressed air |
Ancillary devices and materials include one (1) or more of the following: | insulation materials valve control systems |
Legislation and regulations include the following: | building regulations and gas/fluid pipeline regulations |
Competency Field
Installation and commissioning