Course Title: Weld polyethylene and polypropylene pipes using fusion method
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C3307 Certificate III in Plumbing
Course Title: Weld polyethylene and polypropylene pipes using fusion method
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 8
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
MANU7368C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
130T Vocational Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Term2 2014 |
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to fusion weld polyethylene (PE) and polypropylene (PP) (approved as per Australian standards) polymer pipes, and test joints in polymer pipe up to DN100 for water, sanitary and stormwater application only.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS requirements
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCPCM3022A Weld polyethylene and polypropylene pipes using fusion method |
Elements: |
1 Prepare for work. 2 Identify welding requirements. 3 Weld and pressure test pipes. 4 Clean up. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.