Course Title: Use plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2018

Class Number: All

Class Section: All

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Course Code: BUIL6380

Course Title: Use plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C2223 - Certificate II in Construction Pathways

Course Contact: Warren James

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: warren.james@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 30

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.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

CPCCOHS1001A Work safely in the construction industry

Course Description

This unit specifies the competency required to identify plumbing pipes, plumbing fittings and plumbing fixtures, including fastening, as part of a variety of simulated plumbing jobs (that is, jobs that will not actually have water or gas connected) and in accordance with job, organisational and legal requirements.

Registration and/or licensing requirements are applicable to undertake tasks associated with this unit. A person who carries out plumbing work in Victoria must be registered or licensed with the Victorian Building Authority (or working under supervision).


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU21799 Use plumbing pipes, fittings and fixtures to simulate plumbing installations

Element:

1. Identify pipes, fittings and fixtures

Performance Criteria:

1.1      Correct terminology is used when discussing properties and characteristics of pipes, fittings and fixtures, and when requesting component parts.

1.2      Principles of sustainability are applied to work preparation and the plumbing application.

Pipes, fittings and fixtures are selected for suitability for a simple plumbing task.

Element:

2. Manage pipes, fittings and fixtures

Performance Criteria:

1.1      Plans and specifications for the task are discussed with the supervisor.

1.2      Pipes, fittings and fixtures are prepared for suitability for a simple plumbing task.

1.3      Australian Standards and quality assurances requirements are adhered to, in accordance with organisational procedures.

Safety (OHS) requirements associated with manual handling and workplace environmental requirements are adhered to and provide a safe workplace environment.

Element:

3. Work with pipes, fittings and fixtures

Performance Criteria:

1.1      Pipes, fittings and fixtures are used according to manufacturers’ recommendations and job task requirements.

1.2      Pipes, fittings and fixtures are fixed and secured in accordance with regulations, manufacturers’ recommendations and job task requirements.

Pipes, fittings and fixtures are applied in an appropriate sequence to the job task and in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations.

Element:

4. Secure fasteners and fixings

Performance Criteria:

1.1      Substrate and/or material to be fastened or fixed to is assessed for compatibility to the task.

1.2      Material or fixture is assessed for its compatibility with proposed fasteners and fixings to be used.

1.3      Purpose of materials or fixture to be fastened is identified and tolerances are assessed.

Fasteners and fixings are installed according to the manufacturer specifications.

Element:

5. Clean up the work area

Performance Criteria:

1.1      The work area is cleaned and waste is disposed of or recycled in accordance with the state or territory legislation and workplace procedures.

1.2      Tools and equipment are cleaned, checked for serviceability and stored in accordance with the workplace procedures.

Materials and waste are disposed of, recycled or stored in accordance with the state or territory legislation and workplace procedures.


Learning Outcomes


Refer to the Elements of Competency.


Details of Learning Activities

Ref Workbook


Teaching Schedule

As per timetable


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through CANVAS.

CANVAS is an online resource with the lesson plans for each unit. Within CANVAS are the session plans, assessments, resources and other materials required for completion of each unit of competency.

Additional materials maybe provided in class and lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.

 


Overview of Assessment

Assessment Tasks

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent.

 
 
 
 


Assessments

Task 1

Assessment  1    SWMS/Worksheets                

Task 2

Assessment  2  Job 38 40mm waste pipe Job            

Task 3

Assessment  3    Job 39 100mm            

Task 4

Assessment  4     Job 40 Rough in water                              


These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

 

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/

Performance Criteria Covered

Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

Task 4

1.1

X

 

 

 

1.2

X

 

 

 

1.3

X

 

 

 

1.4

X

 

 

 

2.1

 

X

 

 

2.2

 

X

 

 

2.3

 

X

 

 

2.4

 

X

 

 

3.1

 

 

X

 

3.2

 

 

X

 

3.3

 

 

X

 

4.1

 

 

 

X

4.2

 

 

 

X

4.3

 

 

 

X

4.4

 

 

 

X

5.1

 

 

 

X

5.2

 

 

 

X

5.3

 

 

 

X


To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.


Assessment Tasks

As Above


Assessment Matrix

As Above

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):


You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

Study and learning Support: 
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and learning Support 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

Late submission: 
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Special consideration: 
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration 

Plagiarism: 

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University. 

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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