Field           Planning and Construction

 

Review of Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Plumbing, Gasfitting and Drainlaying

Core Plumbing, Gasfitting, and Drainlaying

27345, 27346

Drainlaying

27337-27344

Plumbing

25407-25409

 

 

The Skills Organisation (Skills) has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                                            November 2018

 

Summary

 

These unit standards have been designated expiring due to low or no usage and because they are no longer fit for purpose. 

 

Main changes

 

The unit standards were designated as expiring and will not be replaced.

 

Category D unit standards will expire at the end of December 2021

 

Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits

 

All changes are in bold.

 

Key to review category

A

Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

B

Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

C

Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID

D

Standard will expire and not be replaced

 

Planning and Construction > Plumbing, Gasfitting, and Drainlaying > Core Plumbing, Gasfitting, and Drainlaying

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

27345

Manage installation effects of plumbing, gas or drainage systems on structures and other building services

5

4

D

27346

Prepare schedules of quantities and cost jobs for plumbing, gas or drainage systems

5

10

D

 

Planning and Construction > Plumbing, Gasfitting, and Drainlaying> Drainlaying

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

27337

Design excavations and trenches for drainlaying

5

12

D

27338

Design drainage systems discharging to sewers, roads or water courses

5

15

D

27339

Design on-site waste water treatment and surface water disposal systems

5

20

D

27340

Design on-site liquid waste drainage systems

5

6

D

27341

Demonstrate knowledge of retention and detention systems

5

4

D

27342

Demonstrate knowledge of pumps and alternative systems for drainage control and discharge

5

5

D

27343

Interpret and apply legislation and compliance documents relevant to a certifying drainlayer

5

6

D

27344

Apply regulatory requirements related to conservation and environmental practices in the design of drainage systems

5

4

D

 

Planning and Construction > Plumbing, Gasfitting, and Drainlaying> Plumbing

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

25407

Demonstrate knowledge of solar water heating safety, system types and applications, regulatory compliance, and design

5

15

D

25408

Manage installation and commissioning of a solar hot water system

5

10

D

25409

Select and specify solar hot water systems

5

15

D