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Design foulwater pipework systems
level:
5
credit:
7
planned review date:
April 1998
sub-field:
Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying
purpose:
This unit standard is for people who work, or intend to work
in plumbing. People credited with this unit standard will be
able to determine system requirements and design foulwater
pipework systems.
entry information:
Open.
accreditation option:
Evaluation of documentation and visit by NZQA and
industry.
moderation option:
A centrally established and directed national moderation
system has been set up by The Skills Organisation.
special notes:
New Zealand Building Code and Approved Document G10,
Piped Services, G13, Foul Water, Manufacturers'
specifications, NZS 3501: 1976, NZS 4219: 1983, NZS 5807
Part 2: 1980, BS 1723 Part 1: 1986, BS 1845: 1984, BS
5572:1978, BS 8301:1978, AS 1167 Part 1: 1984, AS 3500
Part 2: 1990, Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
element 1
Determine requirements of foulwater pipework system.
Range:
domestic, commercial, industrial.
performance criteria
1.1
Foulwater disposal method is identified and listed.
1.2
Foulwater pipework system devices and components are selected in
accordance with Acts and Codes, refer special note.
element 2
Design system of foulwater pipework.
performance criteria
2.1
The foulwater pipework systems are explained.
2.2
Foulwater pipework system design and detail specifications conform to
provisions of Acts, Standards and Codes, refer special note.
element 3
Maintain safe working environment.
performance criteria
3.1
Work practices are carried out without injury to worker, public, or damage to
building, other services, tools or equipment, refer special note.
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Comments to:
The Skills Organisation
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PO Box 24-469
Royal Oak
Auckland 1345
Please Note:
Providers must be accredited by the Qualifications Authority
before they can offer programmes of education and training
assessed against unit standards.
Accredited providers assessing against unit standards must
engage with the moderation system that applies to those unit
standards. [Please refer to relevant Plan ref: 0008]
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