VU23983 - Prepare to work in the plumbing industry

Unit code: VU23983 | Study level: TAFE
20
Footscray Nicholson
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Overview

This unit specifies the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop a general awareness of the plumbing industry and work as part of a team. This unit applies to plumbing pre-apprentices who under close supervision and guidance, develop a defined and limited range of skills and knowledge in preparing them for entering the working environment within the plumbing industry. They use little judgement and follow instructions specified by the supervisor. On entering the industry, it is intended that further training will be required for this specific skill to ensure trade level standard for a registered plumber.

Assessment

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Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce and extend knowledge and skill competence within set and controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes and performance criteria requirements, including 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:

  • identify the roles of key plumbing and construction industry stakeholders
  • identify at least two own individual development needs through observation and/or in consultation with the appropriate person
  • work collaboratively in a team on a basic plumbing task
  • participate in a plumbing team meeting.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

  • scope of the plumbing industry
  • types of regulatory information accessible and relevant to plumbers
  • registration and licensing requirements for plumbers
  • plumbing industry, regulatory, employer and union stakeholders
  • team dynamics and working effectively as a team member
  • processes and procedures for team meetings.

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.

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