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Draft Proposal for the redesign of CPC50612 Diploma of Hydraulic Services Design
At the National Plumbing and Services Continuous Improvement Reference Group (NPSCIRG) meeting held on 1st May 2015 it was
agreed to seek wider stakeholder feedback on the following proposed changes to CPC50612 Diploma of Hydraulic Services
Design:
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delete the units from the Certificate IV qualification from the Diploma, as the Certificate IV is an entry requirement
implement changes and additions as advised and in consultation with SMEs.
Table 1, following, shows the units currently listed in the CPC50612 Diploma of Hydraulic Services Design and includes a column
outlining the proposed treatment of units based on the decisions taken by the project governance groups (NPSCIRG and NFIRG)
including input to the survey from industry practitioners and VET stakeholders.
Following the table is the proposed structure of the DRAFT redesigned qualification – based on Table 1.
Note STP = Standards for Training Packages
Overarching issues:
 Some assessments are too prescriptive regarding building type and should be broadened to allow RPL on other similarly
complex facilities.
 Operation and Maintenance Manuals are often prepared by the trade contractors – rather than the hydraulic design
consultant – this is a requirement in some units.
Feedback has been received from both the ABCB and the VBA that increased specificity regarding regulatory compliance is
required across all units i.e. references to: NCC, PCA and AS.
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Table 1: Proposed redesign of units in CPC40912 Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (HSD stream)
Note:
Units in shaded rows are also listed in the Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Hydraulic Systems Design) qualification.
The Certificate IV in Plumbing and Services (Hydraulic Systems Design) qualification is also an entry requirement for this Diploma qualification
It is proposed to delete Certificate IV in Hydraulic Services Design units from the Diploma
core/
elective
core
Unit code
Unit title
Redesign proposals
NFIRG comments/decision
BSBITU201A
Produce simple word
processed documents
Delete from the qualification
Embed content in relevant units –
assessment must be done within
context of a work task
No comment
core
BSBITU202A
Create and use spreadsheets
No comment
core
BSBITU301A
Create and use databases
core
BSBWRT401A
Write complex documents
core
CPCCBC4012B
core
CPCCBC4034A
Read and interpret plans and
specifications
Apply codes and standards to
building trade and services
contracting
Replace with BSBITU402A Develop
and use complex spreadsheets or
develop HSD specific unit for
hydraulic calculations
Replace with BSBITU402A Develop
and use complex spreadsheets or
develop HSD specific unit for
hydraulic calculations
Delete from the qualification but
allow a limited number of nontechnical units to be drawn-in if
required
Embed content in relevant units –
assessment must be done within
context of a work task
Redesign to STP
Redesign to STP
No comment
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core/
elective
core
Unit code
Unit title
Redesign proposals
NFIRG comments/decision
CPCPCM4013A
Redesign to STP
No comment
core
CPCPCM4014A
Redesign to STP
No comment
core
CPCPCM5010A
Redesign to STP
No comment
core
CPCPCM5011A
Redesign to STP
No comment
core
CPCPCM5012A
Redesign to STP
No comment
core
CPCPCM5013A
Redesign to STP
No comment
core
CPCPDR4011B
Redesign to STP
No comment
core
CPCPDR4012B
Redesign to STP
No comment
core
CPCPDR4013B
Redesign to STP
No comment
core
CPCPFS4024A
CPCPGS4011C
Feedback received to remove this
unit
Redesign to STP
No comment
core
core
CPCPPS5000B
Produce 2-D architectural
drawings using CAD software
Prepare simple sketches and
drawings
Design complex sanitary
plumbing and drainage
systems
Design complex cold water
systems
Design complex stormwater
and roof drainage systems
Design complex (non-solar)
heated water systems
Design and size sanitary
drainage systems
Design and size stormwater
drainage systems
Design and size domestic
treatment plant disposal
systems
Design residential and domestic
fire sprinkler systems
Design and size consumer gas
installations
Design gas bulk storage systems
No comment
core
CPCPPS5001B
Design industrial gas systems
core
CPCPPS5002B
Design gas reticulation systems
Redesign to STP
Move to electives – some feedback
that this is not core work
Redesign to STP
Move to electives – some feedback
that this is not core work
Redesign to STP
core
CPCPPS5023A
Design solar water heating
systems
Redesign to STP
No comment
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core/
elective
core
Unit code
Unit title
Redesign proposals
NFIRG comments/decision
CPCPPS5024A
Conduct a water audit and
identify water-saving initiatives
No comment
core
CPCPPS5025A
core
CPCPPS5026A
Redesign to STP
No comment
core
CPCPPS5028A
Redesign to STP
No comment
core
CPCPPS5030A
Design grey water re-use
systems
Design rainwater collection,
storage, distribution and re-use
systems
Design trade waste pretreatment systems
Design pump systems
Redesign to STP
Feedback received: Assessment
requirements too prescriptive – “20
floor commercial office building”
RPL should be available on other
facilities and based on how many
megalitres of water is used, rather
than a particular building type.
Redesign to STP
Redesign to STP
No comment
core
CPCPPS5032A
Redesign to STP
No comment
core
CPCPSN4011B
Redesign to STP
No comment
core
CPCPWT4011B
Redesign to STP
No comment
core
CPCSFS5001A
No comment
core
CPCSFS5007A
Create detailed designs for
hydrant and hose reel systems
elect
CPCPCM5014A
elect
CPCPFS5011A
Design sewer infrastructure
systems
Design fire sprinkler systems
Feedback received - delete fire
systems design from this
qualification
Feedback received - delete fire
systems design from this
qualification
Redesign to STP
Feedback received - delete fire
systems design from this
qualification
No comment
Design siphonic stormwater
drainage systems
Design and size sanitary
plumbing systems
Design and size heated and
cold water services and systems
Define scope and hazard level
of fire systems design projects
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core/
elective
elect
Unit code
Unit title
Redesign proposals
NFIRG comments/decision
CPCPMS5010A
Design steam generation and
distribution systems
No comment
elect
CPCPMS5011A
elect
CPCPMS5012A
Redesign to STP
No comment
elect
CPCPMS5013A
Redesign to STP
No comment
elect
CPCPPS5014A
Is this the work of a designer?
No comment
elect
CPCPPS5015B
Redesign to STP
No comment
elect
CPCPPS5027A
Design air conditioning and
ventilation systems
Design sound attenuated
hydraulic services
Design hydronic heating and
cooling systems
Locate and maintain piping
systems
Inspect plumbing and drainage
systems
Design irrigation systems
Redesign to STP
Feedback received:
Assessment requirements too
prescriptive “100-bed three-storey
hospital incorporating a laundry” –
RPL should be possible for other
similarly complex facilities.
Other feedback : not needed
Redesign to STP
Redesign to STP
No comment
elect
CPCPPS5033A
Redesign to STP
No comment
elect
CPCSUS5001A
Redesign to STP
No comment
Add theses Cert IV units to the
Diploma – and remove the
qualification pre-requisite:
Certificate IV in Hydraulic Systems
Design (all relevant units then
No comment
Design vacuum sewerage
systems
Develop workplace policies
and procedures for
sustainability
Suggested additions from stakeholders
BSBOHS403B
Identify hazards and assess OHS
risks
CPCPCM4011A
Carry out work-based risk control
processes
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CPCPCM4012A
Estimate and cost work
CPCPRF4011A
Design and size roof drainage
systems
New unit
Vacuum toilets
New unit
Advanced fire design.
New unit
Fire pump selection and duties.
New unit
Advanced hot water
distribution.
Aerated stack design
New unit
New unit
New unit
Advanced potable water
design for high rise building
including pressure reduction.
BIM procedures for
documentation/modelling of
hydraulic services.
‘nested’ )
Note Unit superseded and
recommended to be replaced with
CPCCBC4002A Manage
occupational health and safety in
the building and construction
workplace
Feedback received to add as an
elective as it is required as a precursor to CPCPCM5012A Design
complex stormwater and roof
drainage systems unit
Is a whole unit required?
No comment
Conflicting feedback about
inclusion of FireSystems Design
Conflicting feedback about
inclusion of Fire Systems Design
Is a whole unit required?
No comment
Is a whole unit required?
No comment
Is a whole unit required?
No comment
Could list or contextualise
CPPBDN5013A - Develop and
collaborate on building information
models for small-scale building
design projects
No comment
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Proposed structrue of the Diploma of Hydraulic Services Design
The Certificate IV in Hydraulic Services Design is an entry requirements for this qualification
If the proposals in Table 1 are adopted, a person would be required to complete 18 units to achieve the Diploma of Hydraulic Services Design
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12 core
6 electives
Unit code
Title
Core units
CPCPCM5010A
Design complex sanitary plumbing and drainage systems
CPCPCM5011A
Design complex cold water systems
CPCPCM5012A
Design complex stormwater and roof drainage systems
CPCPCM5013A
Design complex (non-solar) heated water systems
CPCPPS5002B
Design gas reticulation systems
CPCPPS5023A
Design solar water heating systems
CPCPPS5024A
Conduct a water audit and identify water-saving initiatives
CPCPPS5025A
Design grey water re-use systems
CPCPPS5026A
Design rainwater collection, storage, distribution and re-use systems
CPCPPS5028A
Design trade waste pre-treatment systems
CPCPPS5030A
Design pump systems
CPCPPS5032A
Design siphonic stormwater drainage systems
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Unit code
Title
Elective units
CPCPCM5014A
Design sewer infrastructure systems
CPCPMS5010A
Design steam generation and distribution systems?
CPCPMS5011A
Design air conditioning and ventilation systems
CPCPMS5012A
Design sound attenuated hydraulic services
CPCPMS5013A
Design hydronic heating and cooling systems
CPCPPS5014A
Locate and maintain piping systems?
CPCPPS5015B
Inspect plumbing and drainage systems
CPCPPS5027A
Design irrigation systems
CPCPPS5033A
Design vacuum sewerage systems
CPCSUS5001A
Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
CPCPPS5000B
Design gas bulk storage systems
CPCPPS5001B
Design industrial gas systems
New unit
Vacuum toilets
New unit
Advanced fire design.
New unit
Fire pump selection and duties.
New unit
Advanced hot water distribution.
New unit
Aerated stack design
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Unit code
Title
New unit
Advanced potable water design for high rise building including pressure reduction.
New unit
BIM procedures for documentation/modelling of hydraulic services.
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