Install and fit sanitary fixtures as part of plumbing operations
LEVEL 1

This unit standard specifies the competencies required to install and fit sanitary

fixtures as part of plumbing operations. It applies to the installation and fitting of

sanitary plumbing, including the connection of discharge pipes to sanitary plumbing

and drainage, and installations using soil and water fixtures. It includes the

connection of discharge pipes to sanitary plumbing and drainage and the installation

of sanitary fixtures, as well as cleaning up the work area.

This unit standard is intended for those who work as plumbers.

Install and adjust water service controls and devices
LEVEL 1

This unit standard specifies the competencies required to install water service

controls and mixing devices used to manually control water mix and flow. It includes

the basic adjustments and maintenance of correct flow operation for flushing devices,

control valves, pumps and appliances.

This unit standard is intended for those who work as plumbers.

Carry out basic maintenance of domestic plumbing installations
LEVEL 1

This unit standard specifies the competencies required to carry out the basic

maintenance of domestic plumbing installations. It includes performing routine

maintenance of taps, valves and cocks, and locating and manually clearing blockages

in pipe-work using manual tools and equipment.

This unit standard is intended for those who work as plumbers.

Perform basic pipe-work as part of plumbing operations
LEVEL 1

This unit standard is intended for those who perform basic pipe-work as part of plumbing operations. People credited with this unit standard are able to Plan and prepare for work, assemble pipes and clean-up work area. This unit standard is intended for those who work as plumbers.

Carry out basic excavation and backfilling as part of plumbing operations
LEVEL 1

This unit standard specifies the competencies required to undertake basic excavation

tasks as part of plumbing operations. It includes planning and preparing for work,

locating the excavation site, erecting safety signs and barricades, digging the

excavation and cleaning up the work area.

This unit standard is intended for those who work as plumbers.

Apply safety rules and regulations in plumbing operations
LEVEL 1

This unit standard specifies the competencies required to work safely in a plumbing workshop or on site. It includes planning and preparing for work, following safe work practices, following emergency and evacuation procedures and cleaning up the work area.

Handle and store plumbing materials
LEVEL 1

This unit standard specifies the competencies required to handle and store plumbing materials. It includes identifying hazards and risk control measures associated with the handling and sorting of plumbing materials, the correct procedures for handling, sorting and stacking materials, and the correct procedures for storing and transporting materials.

Perform basic estimations, measurements and calculations as part of plumbing operations
LEVEL 1

This unit standard specifies the competencies required to carry out basic estimations, measurements and simple calculations to determine task and material requirements for plumbing tasks. It includes planning and preparing for work, performing estimations related to plumbing work tasks, obtaining basic measurements and performing basic calculations related to plumbing work tasks.

Plan and organise plumbing work
LEVEL 1

This unit standard specifies the competencies required to plan allotted tasks to maximise personal productivity in plumbing operations. This unit standard includes prework planning, logical work sequencing and cleaning up. This unit standard is intended for those who work as plumbers.

Read and produce basic sketches and drawings used in plumbing operations
LEVEL 1

This unit standard specifies the competencies required to read and produce basic sketches and drawings as part of plumbing operations. It includes producing freehand sketches of letters and numbers, producing freehand sketches of geometric forms, producing isometric drawings, producing orthographic drawings and producing different patterns.

Use and maintain hand tools used in plumbing operations
LEVEL 1

This unit standard specifies the competencies required to safely and effectively use hand tools used in plumbing tasks. It includes the identification, selection, use and maintenance of hand tools used in plumbing work.