CPCPWT3029 - Install water pipe systems
Nominal hours
Location
Prerequisites
CPCPCM3023 - Fabricate and install non-ferrous pressure piping
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to install and test water pipes larger than DN65.
Assessment
For Melbourne campuses
Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
* installing and testing a large water service using a length of mains pressure pipe no less than four metres at a minimum of DN65, including:
* two materials
* a change of direction or a tee junction
* one isolation valve.
Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* types of water mains
* methods of connection to water main or large water service
* installation of large water services
* corrosion control
* how to access relevant information, including codes and standards
* tools, materials and equipment used to install and test water pipe system
* work health and safety (WHS) requirements for installing and testing water pipe systems.
Required reading
The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):