Course Title: Weld polyethylene and polypropylene pipes using fusion method
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: MANU7368C
Course Title: Weld polyethylene and polypropylene pipes using fusion method
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3307 - Certificate III in Plumbing
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Program Manager - Warren James
Tel: +61 3 9925 4468
Email: warren.james@rmit.edu.au
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
CPCPCM2043A Carry out WHS requirements
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.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
CPCPCM3022A Weld polyethylene and polypropylene pipes using fusion method |
Element: |
1 Prepare for work. 2 Identify welding requirements. 3 Weld and pressure test pipes. 4 Clean up. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Plans and specifications are obtained from job supervisor and job requirements. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities include in class workbook activities and researching industry practices and standards. This may include online learning activities. Students are expected to undertake design, size and documentation to relevant industry standards to include sustainability and WHS principles.
Teaching Schedule
This unit is delivered over 2 sessions
Session Number | Topic | Learning Activities/Resources | Elements/ Performance Criteria | Assessments |
1 | Theory of how to weld plastic pipework using the Poly fusion method. |
CPC11 Plumbing services learners resources book work sheet 1 questions 1-14. Pearsons basic Water. Chapt. 1 Pgs 34-37 Students complete worksheet 3. Students watch Gebrit DVD. Introduce AS/NZS 3500 |
1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7 | |
1 Cont…. | Swmns, underpinnings, formative tasks | Students complete SWMS, underpinning questions in student recording book. | 1.2, 2.1, 2.2 | Assessment 1 – Submit workbook underpinning questions and completed SWMS |
2 | Practical Tasks- Install water pumps | Students install water pumps using tools and equipment in workshop. Student recording book required for self assessment. | 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 |
Assessment 2 – Practical installation of task A21 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Pearsons Basic Plumbing Services Skills Sanitary Drainage will be provided to all students enrolled in this unit. |
9781442508668 |
References
Other Resources
AS3500
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.
Assessment Tasks
Students are required to complete 2 different types of assessment tasks
Assessment 1 – Submit workbook underpinning questions and completed SWMS. (Weighting 30%)
Assessment 2 – Practical installation of task A21. (weighting 70%)
To successfully complete this unit, a student needs to be deemed competent (CA grade) in both assessment tasks.
Grading Criteria:
NYC - Not yet competent
CA - Competence Achieved
DNS - Did not submit assessment
Assessment Matrix
Assessment Task | Element/ PC | Percentage Weighting |
Assessment 1 – Written tasks from Workbook | 1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2 | 30% |
Assessment 2 - Practical installation of A21. | 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 3.6, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 | 70% |
Other Information
Academic Misconduct
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