INSTALL WATER STORAGE SYSTEMS AND AUXILIARY FITTINGS

UNIT CODE: CON/OS/PL/CR/05/5/A

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit specifies the competencies required to install water storage systems
and auxiliary fittings. It involves preparing working drawings, quantifying and
costing materials, installing storage systems and auxiliary fittings, and testing
and commissioning auxiliary fittings. 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. Prepare water
storage 1.1 Drawings are identified and selected based on the job.
drawings

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 1.2 Scale of the drawing is determined based on the
specifications.
1.3 Measurements are converted based on scale.
1.4 Symbols are identified based on best standard practices.
1.5 Simple working drawings are Prepared based on
specifications
1.6 Isometric working drawings are drawn based on best
practices.

2. Quantify and 2.1 Materials required for installing storage and auxiliary
cost materials fittings are identified based on requirements of the job.
2.2 Supplies required for installation of storage and auxiliary
fittings are identified based on requirements of the job.
2.3 Types of storage and types of pumps required are
enumerated based on the drawing.
2.4 Materials and supplies required are measured and
counted based on working drawings and specifications
2.5 schedules of storage and pumps are prepared based on
working drawings
3. Install storage 3.1 Tools and equipment needed for fixing storage and
systems and ancillary fittings are identified based on the job
auxiliary requirements.
fittings 3.2 Tools and equipment are used based manufacturer’s
manuals.
3.3 Location of Storage and auxiliary fitting is determined
based on drawings.
3.4 Support for Storage and auxiliary fitting are put in place
based manufacturers’ manual.
3.5 Storage and ancillary fittings are mounted based job
requirements and manufacturer’s installation manual.
3.6 Personal Protective Equipment is used in line with
occupational safety and health regulations.
3.7 Housekeeping is conducted on work area based on work
place procedure
3.8 Safety and health practices are observed based on
OSHA.

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 4. Test and 4.1 Functionality of the Storage and auxiliary fittings are
commission tested based on manufacturer’s manual and
storage and requirements.
auxiliary 4.2 Faults in Storage and auxiliary fittings are corrected
Fittings based on best practice.
4.3 Commission the storage system as per the client’s/
contract requirements.

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. Auxiliary fittings • Various type of Valves
may include but • Various types of pumps
not limited to: • Various types of taps
• Strainers
• Solar collectors
• Flanges
• Washing machines connections
• Water purifiers

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 • Pump controllers

2. Tools and • Pipe wrench

equipment may • Pipe cutter
include but not • Hacksaw
limited to: • Pipe Threading Equipment
• Vice - Bench
• Tap and Punch
• Files
• Screwdrivers
• Drill with various sizes of bits
• Mallet
• Ball hammer
• Masonry chisel
• PPR machine / Heat Fusion equipment
• Pipe bender
• Sealant gun
• Water pump pliers
3. Supplies may
include but not • Fittings
limited to: • Gaskets and O-rings
• Caulking agents
• Sealant and glue
• Water proofing agents
4. Type of storage
may include but • Plastic tanks (PE)
not limited to: • Steel tanks
• Concrete tanks
• Masonry tanks
• Rubber tanks
• Aluminium Alloy
• Fibre Reinforced Plastics (FRP)
• Insulated tanks
• Septic tank systems

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 5. Types of Pumps • Sump pumps
may include but • Submersible pumps
not limited to: • Centrifugal pumps
• Booster pumps
• Various types of controllers
• Reciprocating pump
6. Location may • Underground
include but not • on-ground
limited to: • above ground (elevated)

7. Support may • Steel Pipes

include but not • Concrete
limited to: • Timber
• Masonry
• Compact Earth
8. Faults may include • Low and high pressure
but not limited to: • Air locks
• Leaks
• Clogged system
• Control valve problems
• Pump faults

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.

Required Skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
• Drawing and interpretation skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Communication skills
• Interpersonal relationship skills
• Organizing skills
• Measuring skills

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• Numeracy skills
• Cutting skills
• Threading skills
• Bending skills
Required Knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
• Drawing and drawing interpretation
• Mensuration
• Basic fluid mechanics
• Storage systems
• Pumping systems
• Support system for elevated storage
• Plumbing ancillary systems
• Solar water heating systems
• Septic storage systems

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 aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
Competency 1.1 Prepared working drawings correctly
1.2 Read scale of the drawing accurately
1.3 converted measurements correctly
1.4 Identified symbols correctly
1.5 Prepared Simple working drawings accurately
1.6 Drew isometric working drawings accurately
1.7 Identified materials required for installing storage and
auxiliary fittings correctly.
1.8 Identified supplies required for installation of storage
and auxiliary fittings correctly
1.9 Enumerated types of storage and types of pumps
accurately.
1.10 Quantified materials and supplies required correctly
1.11 Costed materials and supplies accurately
1.12 prepared schedules of storage and pumps correctly
1.13 Identified tools and equipment needed for fixing
storage and ancillary fittings appropriately

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 1.14 Used tools and equipment accurately
1.15 Determined positioning of Storage and ancillary fitting
correctly.
1.16 Placed support for Storage and auxiliary fitting
correctly.
1.17 Mounted storage and auxiliary fitting accurately.
1.18 used personal Protective Equipment correctly
1.19 Conducted Housekeeping correctly
1.20 Observed safety and health practices correctly
2. Resource implications The following resources must be provided:
2.1 A functional workshop with basic tools, equipment and
sanitary appliances.
2.2 Reference and appliance manuals
2.3 Personal protective equipment
3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Practical Test
3.2 Written test
3.3 Third party report
3.4 Portfolio
4. Context of Assessment 4.1 On-the-job
4.2 Off-the-job
4.3 Work placement
5. Guidance information Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry
for assessment sector, workplace and job role is recommended

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