Unit Code Unit Title
PLB-09 Plan and Manage Plumbing Tasks on Site

Nominal Hours: 20
Unit Descriptor:
Covers planning, organizing, and managing plumbing work, resources, and documentation.

Elements | Performance Criteria

Elements Performance Criteria
1. Interpret work orders and plans 1.1 Read and clarify work orders.
1.2 Identify resources and timelines.
1.3 Communicate plan to team.
2. Organize workflow and resources 2.1 Sequence tasks for efficiency.
2.2 Allocate tools, materials, and labor.
2.3 Monitor progress and adjust as needed.
3. Complete documentation 3.1 Maintain records of work completed.
3.2 Report issues and delays.
3.3 Ensure compliance with site procedures.

Range of Variables

Variables Range
Work orders Job sheets, blueprints, digital instructions.
Resources Materials, tools, equipment, labor, time.
Documentation Work logs, reports, compliance forms.

Evidence Guide

Area Details
1. Critical aspects of competency Plans, organizes, and documents plumbing tasks efficiently.
2. Underpinning knowledge Job planning, resource management, documentation.
3. Underpinning Skills Reading plans, organizing workflow, record keeping.
4. Underpinning attitudes Reliability, attention to detail, initiative, responsibility.
5. Resource Implications Work orders, plans, documentation tools.
6. Methods of Assessment Observation, documentation review, questioning, supervisor feedback.
7. Context of Assessment Real/simulated site with typical planning and management tasks.

Foundation skills

Skills DESCRIPTION
Reading Interpret work orders and plans.
Planning/Organizing Sequence and allocate tasks and resources.
Communication Report and document site activities.

Target Audience

Target Audience Description
Plumbing apprentices, workers Individuals managing plumbing tasks on site.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL Available Yes

Pre-Requisit

Pre-Requisite None