CPCPRF2023 - Collect and store roof water

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Unit code: CPCPRF2023 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
CPCPCM2043 - Carry out WHS requirements
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to collect and store roof water. It includes installing storage tanks and related piping for the collection and storage of roof water.

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 a water tank to collect and store water from a roof catchment area
* installing a tank stand or supporting base
* installing a storage tank of not less than 500 litres’ capacity
* installing inlet connection and a first flush device connected to a gutter and incorporating a leaf catcher and downpipe to direct rainwater into the storage tank
* connecting the storage tank overflow to an approved stormwater point of discharge.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
* procedures for commissioning water storage tanks for use
* characteristics of materials and components of authorised materials that comply with local authority requirements:
* brackets and supports
* metal guttering
* polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
* sealants, adhesives and fasteners
* tank stands
* properties of water:
* effect of gravity and atmospheric pressure
* procedures for maintaining water quality
* sources of contamination and impurities
* regulations and identification requirements pertaining to collecting and storing drinking water and non-drinking water
* how to access relevant information, including codes and standards
* tools, materials and equipment used to collect and store roof water
* work health and safety (WHS) requirements for collecting and storing roof water.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will advise students of class notes, reading materials produced by VU Polytechnic and further support via VU Polytechnic e-learning system and/or in person.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Certificate III in Plumbing
CPC32420 | Certificate iii | Duration:

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