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1. This code is section three of the National Construction Code NCC and a significant feature is that it covers sustainable 16 plumbing outcomes for water energy and the environment and defines the total package of plumbing services including cold water services heated water services non drinking water services fire fighting water services sanitary plumbing systems sanitary drainage systems roof drainage systems surface and sub surface drainage systems o i heating ventilation and air conditioning on site waste water management systems on site liquid trade waste systems and the materials and products certification and authorisation WaterMark scheme Australian signage This aspect of Australian plumbing and services knowledge covers the specific requirements for construction site signage signifying hazardous areas or activities that workers must be aware of Construction sites where 5 plumbers will be working will also FULL FACE often interact with pedestrian or RESPIRATOR vehicle traffic and signage must MUST BE WORN be used appropriately to warn people of building activity and any safety issues Regulations for Plumbing Work The complete set of Australian standards covering Plumbing and Drainage is AS NZS 3500 Set 2003 incorporating Amendments for below to 2011 Plumbing and Drainage Set including AS NZS 3500 0 2003 Glossary of Terms AS NZS 3500 1 2003 Water services A
2. Employers will assist the learning experience by exposing the new worker to activities where they can apply newly acquired plumbing and services knowledge in a workplace context This is a similar process to an employer guiding an apprentice through relevant plumbing and services work during through their contracted training period except that the worker is not required to attend an off the job training program to learn the Australian knowledge context in the Australian Context training program The worker and employer can contact you throughout the placement period to confirm or query any aspect of the training program You should initially contact the employer to agree a training plan that matches the self paced learning approach with real workplace experience The suite of Australian Context Training Resources includes simple Work Experience Profiling Cards that the employer and learner will complete to record relevant experience in plumbing and services tasks Each Card covers a discrete area of the Australian plumbing knowledge requirements There are 10 Cards for the mandatory plumbing streams of Water and Sanitary plus 4 for the streams of Drainage Mechanical services Roofing and Gas services The 14 cards and a blank template to develop additional cards if required can be downloaded from the CPSISC website Where the employer s regular work does not involve a particular area covered by the Cards they will note this on the re
3. The important learning aspect for the worker is an understanding of where regulatory requirements come from how to interpret relevant aspects of them and apply this in their day to day work practices 25 As mentioned earlier there is no expectation that workers will be assessed on detailed knowledge of particular Australian Standards or the Plumbing Code of Australia but they should be fully conversant with what codes and standards apply to plumbing work and have a good knowledge of where to find relevant information when a particular job activity requires it 26
4. 2 2008 On site domestic wastewater treatment units Waterless composting toilets AS NZS 1546 3 2008 On site domestic wastewater treatment units Aerated wastewater treatment systems AS NZS 1547 2012 On site domestic wastewater management AS 3735 2001 Concrete structures retaining liquids Installing roof and wall cladding Australian standards may require knowledge of AS 1562 1 1992 Amdt 2 1995 Design and installation of sheet roof and wall cladding Metal AS 1562 3 2006 Design and installation of sheet roof and wall cladding Plastic AS NZS 1562 2 1999 Design and installation of sheet roof and wall cladding Corrugated fibre reinforced Collecting and storing roof water has relevant standards such as AS NZS 3500 3 2003 Amat 2 2010 National Plumbing and Drainage Stormwater drainage 22 AS NZS 2179 1 1994 Specifications for rainwater goods accessories and fasteners Metal shape or sheet rainwater goods and metal accessories and fasteners Building Code of Australia Clause 3 5 2 4 and Installation of gutters and downpipes Specific standards for welding include AS 1674 1 1997 Safety in welding and allied processes Fire precautions AS NZS ISO 383 1 2008 Quality requirements for fusion welding of metallic materials Criteria for the selection of the appropriate level of quality requirements AS 1579 2001 Arc welded steel pipes and fittings for water and waste water Knowledge of Welding Techn
5. of the Certificate III Even though an OTSR confirms candidate s relevant technical skills they would naturally not be conversant with all the specific Australian knowledge requirements for the plumbing trade This includes local OHS codes of practice employment conditions and expectations the Building and Plumbing Codes of Australia Australian standards Australian safety signage and plumbing and services regulatory requirements Therefore overseas trained workers will need to gain the essential Australian plumbing and services Context knowledge through supervised employment and an Australian Context training program The Australian Context Training Process This manual has been developed as part of a suite of resources to underpin effective Australian context training of overseas trained plumbing workers The Australian Context training resources suite includes a Learner CD and Guide for self paced learning an Employer Guide Work Experience Profiling Cards this Trainer Manual The resources set out the specific knowledge requirements workers have to gain and the work context for applying this knowledge Migrant plumbing workers have a maximum of 12 month period of work placement with one or more employers to gain the Australian knowledge they need As the assigned trainer you will provide training support and periodic assessment to measure progress of the worker You will also conduct a final assessment to conf
6. Australian Context Training Resources CPC32411 Certificate III in Plumbing Registered Training Organisation Trainer Manual This resource was funded by the Australian Government Department of Industry Innovation Science Research and Tertiary Education The views expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent the views of the Minister for Tertiary Education Skills Science and Research or the Australian Government The Australian Government does not give any warranty nor accept any liability in relation to the contents of this work Developed by This resource was developed by the Construction and Property Services Industry Skills Council CPSISC This work is copyright and is not to be altered without prior permission from CPSISC PO Box 151 Belconnen ACT 2616 Ph 02 6253 0002 Bos CRSISC Construction amp Property Services Industry Skills Council Acknowledgement Thanks to Andre Lewis and Associates Pty Ltd for consultation and development work Version Control Final Version Last updated June 2012 Desktop publishing and images by Easy Guides Australia Contents INIFTOGUCHON i cilea 4 The Australian Context Training Process 7 Helping the learner gain essential Australian plumbing KNOWIEOGE eececeeeeceeeeeeneeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseceeeeeseeaaneeseeeeneeseeseneeees 8 Work closely with the eMployer i 9 Learning on the job 10 OHS iai
7. S NZS 3500 2 2003 Sanitary plumbing and drainage AS NZS 3500 3 2003 Stormwater drainage AS NZS 3500 4 2003 Heated water services The complete set covering gas installations is AS 5601 Set 2010 Gas Installation set Each State Territory also has legislation and regulations covering plumbing There can also be legislation relevant to plumbing enforced by local authorities across Australia It is important that the learner is made aware of these and can access the detailed documentation Legislation and Australian standards applicable to plumbing work Handling hazardous materials States and Territories have legislation regulations covering the transport and handling of hazardous materials The Australian government has information on environmental protection relevant to building and construction work States and Territories will also have requirements for installation of pre treatment facilities for commercial operations 18 Flash penetration through walls and roofs requires knowledge of AS NZS 1562 2 1999 Design and installation of sheet roof and wall cladding Corrugated fibre reinforced cement AS 1562 1 1992 Amat 2 1995 Design and installation of sheet roof and wall cladding Metal SAA HB39 1997 Installation code for metal roofing and wall cladding Manufacturer s Technical Bulletins for flashing steel coated roofing and wall cladding materials Building Code of Australia definition of flashing t
8. aaa 10 Technicaltasks iani alia 10 Assessment expectations 11 ASSESSMENT FESOUFCES i 12 Plumbing Work Experience Profiling Cards 13 Essential Australian Knowledge i 14 Occupational Health and Safety nennen 15 Workplace Employment and Conditions 16 Building Code of Australia i 16 The Plumbing Code of Australia eee 16 Australian signage i 17 Regulations for Plumbing Work 18 Legislation and Australian standards applicable to plumbing Introduction This Australian Context Training Trainer Manual for the Certificate III in Plumbing CPC32411 will assist you facilitate and assess the essential Australian plumbing knowledge and skills required by overseas trained plumbers Overseas trained workers seeking employment in the plumbing trade are assessed in their country of origin against the minimum technical competencies required for plumbing work in this country by Trades Recognition Australia TRA approved registered training organisations RTOs Successful skills assessment applicants receive an Offshore Technical Skills Record OTSR This is an Australian industry endorsed record of skills accepted by all state and territory licensing regulators It allows holders to apply for a provisional licence and work under the supervision of a qualified tradespers
9. iable and valid assessment These include National Plumbing and Services Training Advisory Group NPSTAG materials accessed through the resource sharing network http npstag brightcookie com course index php 12 Plumbing Work Experience Profiling Cards These easy to use records will keep track of the plumbing and services work activities the worker has been exposed to in an Australian workplace and indicate how they have achieved the required outcomes A complete set of Profiling Cards can be printed from the Learner CD or downloaded from the Construction and Property Services Skills Council website The Profiling Cards are even more useful in that the type of experiences required to effectively apply the Australian essential knowledge are set out and the employer the worker and you the RTO will all be able to see what has been done and what has not yet been covered It s as much a very useful work planning device as a training record It s important that the employer and learner complete them on a regular basis and both sign off the entries 13 Essential Australian Knowledge As mentioned earlier national work has already been undertaken to identify the key Australian knowledge context for the plumbing trade This is explicitly referred to in all the units of competency that an overseas plumbing worker is assessed against Naturally the same OHS Australian standards or regulatory references occur in many of the un
10. ion give him her a job of installing over pressure regulators including an internal relief and over pressure shut off OPSO valve two stage gas regulator 10 The employer will want to be sure the finished job operates to the appropriate reduced pressure and that the worker has correctly identified the requirements for installing and commissioning pressure control and regulating equipment Where using specified plastic pipes fittings it should be checked that the worker understands and applies relevant aspects of Australian Standard AS NZS 1462 1 2006 Methods of test for plastic pipes and fittings Method for determining the dimensions for pipes and fitting Employers should give the worker access to copies of relevant regulations and Australian standards to study before starting the work To make sure these on the job learning experiences are working it is important for you as the RTO to assess the learner not only knows the relevant OHS regulations and Australian standards but also understands the work contexts they apply to Assessment expectations Being assessed will be a stressful experience for some workers particularly in a new country and workplace environment Training practices in some countries can also focus on intensive learning of knowledge disassociated from practical application If this has been the norm for the worker and with a lot of unique Australian plumbing and services knowledge context to absorb they may tr
11. irm that the worker has gained all the essential Australian context knowledge required The overseas trained workers that you deal with are likely to be geographically spread out so the learning is designed to be largely self paced under your guidance however the worker and or employer can email or telephone you for advice Depending on the location of the worker employer you may be able to have periodic contact with them at the workplace for mentoring and iterative assessment Even so the final assessment of the Australian Context is intended to be face to face The main learning resource is a learner CD and user manual that provides an interesting and relatively interactive progression through the essential context with periodic self assessment tools to check their advancement This self paced approach with oversight by you and the employer supervisor of the worker should provide the necessary support for building their essential Australian context knowledge Helping the learner gain essential Australian plumbing knowledge The new migrant worker has been an experienced plumbing worker in their home country so they can undertake a variety of normal plumbing work in Australia But as they will not yet have accumulated the considerable wealth of knowledge regarding local regulatory requirements and applicable Australian and other standards they will need relevant learning experiences on the job Work closely with the employer
12. its of competency so they have been collated and grouped under particular headings The following briefly covers each category of essential knowledge and where it may apply in plumbing and services activity It s a good guide to what the learner will have to cover and the sort of documents they must access to achieve this 14 Their self paced learning kit has more detail and being CD based allows them to follow direct links to relevant regulator or industry websites to get more information Occupational Health and Safety All units of competency required for the trade of plumbing in Australia include working in a way that is safe for the tradesperson others working with them and the general public The Commonwealth and every State and Territory government in Australia is responsible for OHS practices in workplaces and sets comprehensive guidelines for workplace safety In this regard each unit of competency in the plumbing qualifications refers to Job Safety Analysis JSA Safe Work Method Statements and use of Australian enterprise Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS There are also references to specific requirements that apply to safe use of equipment common to trade work Examples are AS NZS 4576 1995 Guidelines for Scaffolding and AS NZS 1891 1 2007 Industrial fall arrest systems and devices Harnesses and ancillary equipment Plumbing tradespersons also require knowledge of AS NZS 4994 2 2009 Temporary edge protection
13. levant card so you can ensure the assessment is valid and reliable and or identify alternative opportunities for the worker to apply the relevant knowledge and skills Of course if you have any concerns about how well the learner is picking up or applying the necessary local knowledge talk to their employer to assist in remedying the situation Learning on the job OHS To ensure the new worker understands and correctly applies Australian OHS practices the employer can involve him her in tasks where this is an underpinning requirement For example there may be water service installations in a new apartment development As this will be a construction worksite the worker will have to comply with the normal OHS requirements that apply This will include achieving the general OHS induction for the construction industry prior to going on site Employers will assist the new worker by specifying to him her beforehand what particular safety aspects they expect to be known and applied while on the job This could include introducing the worker to particular Material Safety Data Sheets MSDS used by the organisation The employer and other experienced plumbers can also indicate the safety signage on the worksite and check the worker understands and follows them Technical tasks Another example is in the case of the worker having demonstrated competency overseas in installing gas pressure control equipment The host employer can under supervis
14. o meet amended weatherproofing provisions Setting out and installing water services require knowledge of AS NZS 3500 1 2003 Amat 2 2010 Plumbing and drainage Water services AS NZS 3500 4 2003 Amat 2 2010 Plumbing and drainage Heated water services Energy rating of appliances should be known by all plumbing workers and include items such as the applicable regulation for the energy rating of water heaters being installed There are also particular requirements for stationary circulation pumps for heating and service water installations IEC 60335 2 51 Ed 3 IDT plus knowledge of AS 4796 2001 Water supply Metal bodied and plastic bodied ball valves for property service connection WS SPEC CD ROM Water Services Specification 19 For water treatment equipment installation there are no applicable Australian standards however installing water pumps may require knowledge of AS NZS 1462 13 2006 Methods of test for plastic pipes and fittings Method for the determination of elastomeric seal joint contact width and pressure For fire sprinkler and other equipment installation there are relevant Australian standards such as AS 2419 1 2005 Amdt 1 2007 Fire hydrant installations System design installation and commissioning AS 244 2005 Amdt 1 2009 Installation of fire hose reels and AS NZS 1221 1997 Amdt 1 2003 Fire hose reels Also relevant are AS 2118 10 1995 Automatic fire sprinkler systems Ap
15. ology Institute of Australia WTIA Technical Notes TN 25 TGN W 01 TGN W 02 TGN W 04 on water applications plus TGN BC 01 and TGN D 01 on related welding techniques may also be useful 23 Welding polyethylene pipe requires knowledge of AS NZS 4129 2008 Fittings for polyethylene PE pipes for pressure applications AS 2492 2007 Cross linked polyethylene PE X for pressure applications AS 2033 2008 Amat 2 2009 Installation of polyethylene pipe systems 24 In general Gas fitting requires knowledge of AS NZS 5601 SET 2010 Gas installations set AS NZS 2642 3 2008 Polybutylene PB plumbing pipe systems Mechanical jointing fittings for use with Polybutylene PB pipes for hot and cold water applications may also apply for some installation work Where installing and commissioning Type A gas appliances electrical safety regulations may apply Each State and Territory has regulations governing safe practices in electrical work Also relevant is AS NZS 3820 2009 Amat 1 2011 Essential safety requirements for electrical equipment Installing LP gas systems has relevant Australian standards such as SN EN ISO 10239 2008 Small craft Liquefied petroleum gas LPG systems AS NZS 1596 2008 The storage and handling of LP Gas AS 2658 2008 Amat 2 2011 LP Gas Portable and mobile appliances This is a snapshot of the sort of information plumbers in Australia need to know about and access from time to time
16. on whist they gain their Australian specific knowledge and skills On successful completion of both the Australian context training and a period of supervised employment the tradesperson can apply for an Australian Qualification Framework AQF qualification usually a Certificate III from the TRA approved RTO that issued the OTSR More details of the process can be found at Pathway to occupational licensing for overseas trained tradespeople RTOs undertaking this Australian context training should provide successful candidates with a Statement of Attainment It has been agreed that the same requirements for local plumbing training and recognition the CPC32411 Certificate Ill in Plumbing should also be used for offshore assessment of a general plumber Workers will be deemed to have met the requirements if they have successfully demonstrated competence in specified units of competency from the Construction Plumbing and Services Integrated Framework Training Package for the streams of Water 24 core and 5 elective units Sanitary 6 core and 4 elective units plus required core and elective units of competency of two streams from the following four Drainage 9 core and 3 elective units Mechanical services 4 core and 11 elective units Roofing 8 core and 4 elective units Gas services 12 core and 5 elective units NB Some units are common to more than one stream and are counted toward completion
17. proval documentation AS 2118 5 2008 Automatic fire sprinkler systems Home fire sprinkler systems AS 2118 5 2008 Automatic fire sprinkler systems Home fire systems Planning and installing residential plumbing systems requires knowledge of AS NZS 2032 2006 Amat 1 2008 Installation of PVC pipe systems AS 2439 2 2007 Perforated plastics drainage and effluent pipe and fittings Perforated effluent pipe and associated fittings for sewerage applications 20 AS NZS 5065 2005 AMDT 1 2010 Polyethylene and polypropylene pipes and fittings for drainage and sewerage applications In drainage work trench support has relevant Australian standards AS 4744 1 2000 Steel shoring and trench lining Design AS 5047 2005 Hydraulic shoring and trench lining equipment Where plumbers install on site waste disposal systems the relevant Australian standards are AS NZS 1546 1 2008 On site wastewater treatment units Septic tanks AS NZS 1546 3 2008 On site domestic wastewater treatment units Aerated wastewater treatment systems AS NZS 1546 2 2008 On site domestic wastewater treatment units Waterless composting toilets AS NZS 1547 2000 On site domestic wastewater management 21 AS 3735 2001 Concrete structures retaining liquids Where plumbers install on site waste disposal systems three relevant Australian standards are AS NZS 1546 1 2008 On site wastewater treatment units Septic tanks AS NZS 1546
18. roof edge protection Installation and dismantling These standards referenced in the unit CPCPCM2035A Work safely on roofs applicable to roof plumbing and other plumbing streams Every activity you require your worker to undertake will have an OHS context so it is important to ensure they understand how they must comply with legislation and apply normal workplace safety procedures 15 Workplace Employment and Conditions To work effectively in the Australian plumbing and services industry it is necessary to understand the general conditions of employment that apply New workers should be familiar with normal plumbing industry industrial conditions and their obligations to employers They should also gain an understanding of the culture of the plumbing trade in terms of working with others as a team taking responsibility for the quality of their work and the importance of good customer service among others Building Code of Australia The Building Code of Australia includes the first and second sections of the National Construction Code NCC and sets out the technical requirements for safe and effective building practices and the structural integrity of buildings themselves As you know many aspects are relevant to plumbing work carried out in residential commercial and industrial buildings either during construction or for maintenance repair and installation of plumbing equipment and services The Plumbing Code of Australia
19. y to rote learn voluminous material and get disheartened If this is occurring explain to the learner what is important and that they need to understand what regulations codes and Australian standards apply to certain work and access them as needed rather than try and recite them all off by heart You can indicate that the assessment you apply will not expect that either 11 Assessment resources As an experienced trainer in an RTO scoped to deliver the Certificate IIl in Plumbing you will have access to resources for assessing every aspect of plumbing and services work However this is likely to be in the context of integrated on and off the job training through an apprenticeship pathway The new migrant workers have already had their technical skills assessed and recognised through the TRA process and hold an OTSR to verify this Your RTO should recognise this and under the Australian Context training program concentrate on the achievement and recognition of the required Australian knowledge Context only When this is completed successfully the worker can be issued with the CPC32411 Certificate III in Plumbing Because the worker is using a self paced resource while working the assessment is similar to an RPL process The assessment checklists provided in the Learner Guide will assist them to determine their progress There are other useful materials that can assist you in supporting the worker and ensuring they receive a rel

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