PMBWELD308EInstall PVC plastic pipelines for pressurised applications

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What an assessment for PMBWELD308E must cover

27 assessable components: 4 elements (15 performance criteria), 1 performance evidence and 8 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 3 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Identify applications for alternative jointing technologies

  • 1.1Assess suitability of mechanical jointing systems from known properties and limitations
  • 1.2Assess suitability of chemical bonding jointing systems from known properties and limitations
  • 1.3Perform trial jointing for all methods, and identify, rectify and report on non-conformance
  • 1.4Assess quality against job specifications

2 Determine methods for handling, storage, transport and installation of PVC pipeline components

  • 2.1Identify requirements for handling and transport of PVC materials from job specifications and according to relevant standards
  • 2.2Determine requirements for long-term storage from job specifications and according to relevant standards
  • 2.3Determine requirements for pipe installation, including additional materials from job specifications and according to relevant standards

3 Perform service connection and repair of plastic pipelines

  • 3.1Determine service connection requirements from job requirements and according to relevant standards
  • 3.2Perform service connection to meet job requirements
  • 3.3Determine repair requirements from job requirements and according to relevant standards
  • 3.4Identify alternative repair options that meet job requirements
  • 3.5Repair installation to meet job requirements

4 Assess quality of completed installation

  • 4.1Identify quality standards and test procedures for installation according to job specifications
  • 4.2Follow test procedures to visually assess quality of completed installation against job specifications and report results
  • 4.3Accurately maintain records and logbooks

Performance evidence

  • install PVC plastic pipelines for pressurised applications at least once, and adjust the process as required to meet job specifications.

Knowledge evidence

  • UPVC, MPVC, OPVC materials or components and their distinguishing characteristics
  • methods of handling storage and transport of UPVC, MPVC and OPVC
  • range of methods, relevant to types of materials or components for: mechanical jointing, chemical bonding, service connections, repairs, commissioning testing
  • Australian Standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made, including requirements for: handling and transport of polyethylene drainage materials, long-term polyethylene pipe storage, polyethylene pipe installation, service connection of non-pressure polyethylene pipelines, repair of non-pressure polyethylene pipelines
  • production workflow sequences and materials demand
  • quality requirements and range of suitable tests to establish quality level of work
  • key variables that may affect quality of work and how to manage them, including: alignment, materials and conditions for joint, integrity of joint, general conformance to specification
  • organisational procedures relevant to the work environment and job role.

Foundation skills

  • Numeracy: Numeracy skills to perform measurements and interpret technical specifications of job.
  • Reading: Reading skills to interpret job specifications and workplace procedures.
  • Writing and oral communication: Writing and oral communication skills to record and report on the installation of PVC plastic pipelines.

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