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.

What You'll Learn

Assessment Requirements

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two (2) occasions and include:

following work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safe work practices

identifying and interpreting specifications, drawings, legislative and regulatory requirements for installing pipework and pipework assemblies

preparing installation of pipework and pipework assemblies by determining sequence of installation

ensuring all pipework are cleaned, purged and capped/sealed

installing pipework and pipework assemblies using hangers and support systems without damage or distortion to the surrounding environment or other services

leak testing pipework to specifications

installing all ancillary devices and materials to specifications.

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate the required knowledge for this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

safe work practices and procedures and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

installation techniques

site and safety requirements

cleaning procedures and the applications and precautions for using solvents/cleaning material

purging techniques, applications and precautions

capping/sealing pipework and assembly methods

identification of location/layout of pipework and assemblies and application and characteristics of enclosure/hanging/supporting systems

pipework, ancillary installation and joining procedures

leak testing applications and uses

regulations and legislative requirements, including building regulations and gas/fluid pipeline regulations.

Assessment Conditions

Assessors must:

have vocational competency in installing pipework and pipework assemblies at least to the level being assessed with relevant industry knowledge and experience

satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 or its replacement and comply with the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011, its replacement or equivalent legislation covering VET regulation in a non-referring state/territory as the case requires

Where possible assessment must 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

Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications

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.

Foundation Skills

• text: 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.

Prerequisite Units

• {'code': 'MEM09002', 'title': 'Interpret technical drawing'}
• {'code': 'MEM11011', 'title': 'Undertake manual handling'}
• {'code': 'MEM12023', 'title': 'Perform engineering measurements'}
• {'code': 'MEM13015', 'title': 'Work safely and effectively in manufacturing and engineering'}
• {'code': 'MEM16006', 'title': 'Organise and communicate information'}
• {'code': 'MEM18001', 'title': 'Use hand tools'}
• {'code': 'MEM18002', 'title': 'Use power tools/hand held operations'}

Parent Qualifications

• MEM30219 — Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade
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• MEM40119 — Certificate IV in Engineering
  MEM

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