Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify drawings, specifications and requirements for services in a range of medium rise and wide span commercial projects. It requires an ability to identify and evaluate differing methods and services in accordance with building regulations and standards. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit of competency supports builders, project managers and related construction industry professionals responsible for identifying and evaluating service requirements in various medium rise construction projects. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
Nil |
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Evaluate commonly used methods of water storage supply and layouts. |
1.1. Water supply , connection and layout are sketched for a residence connected to a town supply or a tank storage supply in accordance with relevant building regulations and standards. 1.2. Use of pumps to maintain water levels in storage tanks is documented for single and two-stage pumping. 1.3. Limitations of water storage tanks connected for multi-function and single function services are identified and addressed. |
2. Evaluate methods of sewerage and drainage disposal and their layouts. |
2.1. Sewerage connection and layout are sketched in accordance with relevant building regulations and standards. 2.2. Different stack types are assessed with reference to number of fixtures and building type. 2.3. Fixture units are identified. 2.4. Methods used to connect main drains to local authority sewers are assessed against relevant building standards. 2.5. Disposal of sewerage from fixtures situated below the level of the local authority sewer is assessed in accordance with relevant building regulations and standards. 2.6. Collection, treatment and disposal of prohibited discharges are monitored for non-domestic buildings. |
3. Assess commonly used methods for mechanical ventilation and air distribution and their layout. |
3.1. Methods of mechanical ventilation and air distribution are identified and sketched. 3.2. Mechanical ventilation and air distribution system design layout is appropriate to the building design and complementary to other services. |
4. Evaluate the range of hot water systems. |
4.1. Operating principles of various types of hot water systems are evaluated. 4.2. Suitable hot water system is selected according to accepted and agreed requirements and specifications. |
5. Evaluate effective natural lighting for a range of situations. |
5.1. Methods of roof construction used for daylight transmission are identified and outlined in accordance with relevant building regulations and standards. 5.2. Methods used in artificial lighting are compared for various service situations in accordance with relevant building regulations and standards. |
6. Ensure fire protection standards are met. |
6.1. Authorities involved in plan perusal and site inspection for the various building classifications are identified. 6.2. Requirements for sprinkler systems and fire hoses for the various building classifications are identified according to legal and regulatory standards. 6.3. Fire detector and alarm systems and the application of fire doors are addressed according to legal and regulatory standards. 6.4. Extinguishing agents and their applications are identified. |
7. Outline the requirements for general electrical and electronic service installation. |
7.1. Electrical supply authorities and procedures for connection to site are identified and complied with. 7.2. Electrical design and provision for services are implemented in accordance with regulations and Australian standards. 7.3. Electronic cabling , type of service, categories of cabling, layout of equipment, safe guards, access for maintenance, repair and extensions are identified and outlined in accordance with regulations and Australian standards. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Required skills for this unit are:
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Required knowledge |
Required knowledge for this unit is:
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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. |
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Overview of assessment |
This unit of competency could be assessed by the effective performance and application of principles relating to service drawings, specifications and methods of determining requirements for services to a range of medium rise and wide span commercial constructions. This unit of competency can be assessed in the workplace or a close simulation of the workplace environment, provided that simulated or project-based assessment techniques fully replicate construction workplace conditions, materials, activities, responsibilities and procedures. |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
This competency is to be assessed using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints. Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge will usually be conducted in an off-site context. Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards' requirements. Resource implications for assessment include:
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support. |
Method of assessment |
Assessment methods must:
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed. Supplementary evidence of competency may be obtained from relevant authenticated documentation from third parties, such as existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Water supply includes: |
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Sewerage connection and layout include: |
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Methods of mechanical ventilation include: |
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Hot water system details include: |
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Lighting for varying situations includes: |
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Electronic cabling factors include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Construction |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
Nil |
Functional area
Functional area |