Course Title: Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C3292 Certificate III in Fire Protection
Course Title: Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 8
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Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4632
Course Contact Email: warren.james@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to use and interpret plans and specifications associated with construction work, and accurately complete measurements and calculations to establish quantities of materials for plumbing work. The unit requires the interpretation of plans, drawings and specifications to interpret requirements, and making measurements and calculations to determine quantities of plumbing materials.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Nil.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCPCM2004A Read plans and calculate plumbing quantities |
Elements: |
1. Prepare for work. 2. Identify types of drawings and their functions. 3. Recognise commonly used scales, symbols and abbreviations. 4. Locate and identify key features on a services plan. 5. Read and interpret job specifications. 6. Obtain measurements and perform calculations. 7. Calculate material quantities. |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written,oral, practical tasks and activities.
You will be asked to personally demonstrate to your teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals.