MAINTAIN PLUMBING SYSTEMS

UNIT CODE: CON/OS/PL/CR/06/5/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit specifies the competencies required to maintain plumbing systems. It
involves detecting faults in plumbing systems, quantifying requirements for
repair, fixing plumbing system faults and testing plumbing system. It applies
in the construction industry.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the required
outcomes which make level of performance for each of the elements.
up workplace function.
Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range

1. Detect 1.1 Faults in plumbing systems are detected based on

plumbing systems functionality
faults 1.2 Possible causes of the plumbing faults are classified
based on routine maintenance reports, design purpose,
manufacturer’s manual and best practice.
1.3 Solution for the fault is identified based on best practice.

2. Quantify and cost 2.1 Appliances and fittings that need replacement are
requirements for identified based on the requirements of the job.
repair 2.2 Materials required for plumbing fault repair are
identified based on requirements of the job.
2.3 Supplies required for plumbing fault repair are
identified based on requirements of the job.
2.4 Materials and supplies required are quantified and
costed based on specifications

3. Fix plumbing 3.1 Notice for maintenance operation are issued as per
system faults standard operating procedure.
3.2 Affected areas are closed/isolated based on best practice
3.3 Tools and equipment are identified and used based on
job requirements.

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 3.4 Fault is repaired based on standard operating procedures
3.5 Housekeeping is observed as per best practice
3.6 Safety and health practices are observed based on
OSHA.
4. Test plumbing 4.1 Plumbing system is tested based on specifications
system 4.2 Make good repaired work area based on best practices
4.3 Normal supply is reinstated where necessary as per the
design

RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect
performance.

Variables Range
1. Appliances • Wash hand basin
and fittings • Water closet
may include • Bath tub
but not limited • Urinal
to: • Bidet
• Kitchen sink
• Jacuzzi
• Shower head
• Solar water heaters
• Rain water harvester
• Cisterns
• Pumps
• Instant Showers
• Water Filters
maintenance

2. Materials may • Screws

include but not • Adhesives
limited to: • Cement
• Sand

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 • Pipes
• Traps
• Electric cables
• Caulking material
• Fittings
3. Tools and • Pipe wrench
equipment • Pipe cutter
may include • Hacksaw
but not limited • Pipe Threading Equipment
to: • Bench Vice
• Taps
• Punch
• Files
• Screwdrivers
• Drill with various sizes of bits
• Portable drill
• Mallet
• Ball pein hammer
• Mason chisel
• PPR machine / Heat Fusion equipment
• Pipe bender
• Trowel
• De-clogging wire / de-clogging machine
• Toilet pump

Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
• Analytical skills
• Drawing skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Organizing skills
• Measuring skills
• Numeracy skills
• Cutting skills
• Threading skills

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• Bending skills
Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
• Trouble shooting process
• Preventive maintenance of all systems
• Corrective maintenance of all systems
• Plumbing systems
• Types of fitting and appliances
• Maintenance of each type of fitting and appliance

EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
1. Critical 1.1 Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
Aspects of 1.2 Detected faults in plumbing systems correctly
Competency 1.3 Classified Possible causes of the plumbing faults
correctly
1.4 Identified Solution for the fault correctly
1.5 Identified Materials required for plumbing fault
repair appropriately.
1.6 Identified Supplies required for plumbing fault
repair appropriately.
1.7 Quantified and costed materials and supplies
accurately.
1.8 Identified appliances and fittings that need
replacement correctly
1.9 Issued notice for maintenance operation correctly
1.10 Closed/isolated affected areas appropriately
1.11 Identified tools and equipment correctly
1.12 Correctly repaired Faults
1.13 Observed Safety and health practices correctly
1.14 Tested plumbing system accurately
1.15 Repaired area made good appropriately
1.16 Reinstated water normal supply correctly
1.17 Conducted housekeeping correctly

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 2. Resource The following resources must be provided:
Implications 2.1 A functional workshop with basic tools, equipment and
sanitary appliances.
2.2 Reference and maintenance manuals
2.3 Personal protective equipment
3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Practical Tests
3.2 Oral Questioning
3.3 Written test
3.4 Third party report
3.5 Portfolio
4. Context of 4.1 On-the-job
Assessment 4.2 Off-the-job
4.3 Work placement
5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the
information industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended
for
assessment

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