INSTALL WATER STORAGE SYSTEM

UNIT CODE: 0732 451 12A

TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: CON/ OS/ PLM/CR /09 /5/ MA

UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit specifies the competencies required to install water storage system. It
involves preparing water storage schematic drawing, quantifying and costing
material, installing water storage tanks, testing & commissioning water storage
system and maintaining water storage system.

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 1.1 Personal Protective Equipment are donned as per work
storage system procedure.
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1.2 Working drawings are selected based on work

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1.3 Drawing instruments are selected based on drawing

requirements
1.4 Measurements are converted based on the drawing
scale.
1.5 Water storage symbols are identified based on standard
practices.
1.6 Water storage system is sketched based on work
requirements
2. Quantify and cost 2.1 Materials and supplies are selected based on working
materials drawing specifications.
2.2 Materials schedule is prepared based on best practice.
2.3 Materials are quantified based on design.
2.4 Materials and supplies cost estimate is determined based
on market rate.
[Link] Protective Equipment are donned as per work
3. Install water procedure.
storage tanks [Link] storage tank installation tools and equipment are
identified and used based on the requirements of the job.

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 [Link] of Storage is determined based on working
drawings.
[Link] tanks are mounted based on job requirements and
manufacturer’s instructions.
[Link] connections positions are set out based on
manufacturer’s instruction and building codes.
[Link] connections are carried out based on work
requirements
[Link] installation is carried out based on job
requirements
[Link] test is carried out on installed storage tanks
based on work requirements
[Link] is conducted based on workplace
procedure

4. Test and 4.1 Safety and health practise are observed based on nature of
commission water work
storage system 4.2 Functionality tests on water storage system are conducted
based on work requirements.
4.3 Water storage system installation tools and equipment are
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4.4 Faults in the system are corrected based on work

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requirements.
4.5 The installed work is commissioned in accordance to job
requirement
5. Maintain Water 5.1 Safety and health practices are observed as per work
storage system. procedure.
5.2 Faults in water storage system are detected based on
Functionality
5.3 Solution for the fault is identified based on best practice.
5.4 Notice for maintenance operation is issued as per
standard operating procedure.
5.5 Affected areas are isolated as per water storage design.
5.6 Tools and equipment are selected based on job
requirements.
5.7 Fault is repaired based on standard operating procedure.
5.8 Water storage system is tested as per standard work
procedures.
5.9 Water storage vessels are maintained per the
manufacturer’s specifications
5.10 Regular servicing and cleaning are conducted based on
work requirements

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 5.11 Maintenance records are updated as per work
procedure.
5.12 Housekeeping is conducted based on workplace
procedure
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
Personal protective • Helmet
equipment may • Gloves
include but not limited
• Dustcoat overall
to:
• Safety boots
• Safety Harness

1. Materials and • Pipes

supplies may • PTFE tape
include but not • Hemp
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Fittings
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• Adhesives
• Clips
• Valves
• Screws
2. Water storage • Pipe wrench
tank installation • Pipe cutter
tools and
• Hacksaw
equipment may
include but not • Pipe Threading Equipment
limited to: • Bench Vice
• Files
• Screwdrivers
• Portable drilling machine
• Hammer
• PPR pipe welding machine
• Hole saw
3. Tank • Inlet
connections • Outlet
positions may
• Overflow

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 include but not • Washout
limited to:

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