BILD327 – Introduction to Plumbing & Sanitary

Module code

BILD327

Module title

Introduction to Plumbing & Sanitary

Prescription

To provide learners with an overview of plumbing as a career and the knowledge and skills related to water basics, water supply pipework and basic sanitary plumbing systems

Programmes

NZ2660

NZQA Level

Level 3

NZQA Credits

Delivery method

Web-Supported

Learning hours

Total learning hours: 170

Resources required

Learning Outcomes: Describe the properties of water, material properties and considerations, including less frequently used materials in plumbing and drainlaying. Identify objectives, fixtures, appliances and components used within foul water sanitary plumbing systems. Demonstrate ability to prepare and install basic sanitary plumbing systems. Demonstrate ability to mark, cut, join, and test pipework for plumbing, gasfitting and drainlaying.
Content: Describe the properties of water including: i. density, ii. energy transfer, iii. qualities of potable, grey, recycled, and foul water. Describe less frequently used materials in plumbing and drainlaying and: i. when less frequently used materials should and should not be used in plumbing or drainlaying projects, ii. the compatibility and protection considerations of materials. Describe the application of less frequently used materials used in plumbing and drainlaying i. Describe the situations in which the materials are appropriate for use in a plumbing and/or drainlaying project. ii. Describe the situations in which the materials should not be used in a plumbing and/or drainlaying project. Plumbers, Gasfitters and Drainlayers Act 2006, New Zealand Building Code Clause G13 Foul water. Sanitary fixtures and appliance types, functions of components, positions of fixtures, appliances and components. Sanitary plumbing system - layout drawings, component functions, schedule of quantities. Foul water system - pipework dimension information, marking and cutting pipes, pipe joints, soundness tests. Water supply pipework systems - layout drawings, component functions, schedule of quantities. Water supply pipework system - pipework dimension information, marking and cutting pipes, pipe joints, soundness tests. Installing sanitary fixtures – determining & recording position, securing and connecting fixtures, installation & commissioning tests. Water supply pipework - pipework dimension information, marking and cutting pipes, pipe joints, soundness tests. Gas supply pipework - pipework dimension information, marking and cutting pipes, pipe joints, gastight tests. Drainlaying pipework – excavation, sub-base, base material, marking and cutting pipes, positioning, installing, connecting pipework, soundness tests.
Assessment Criteria: Assessment in this module is competency-based. In order to pass this module students must attempt and meet all the requirements of the competency-based assessments including carrying out all tasks in a safe manner and to industry standard
Learning and Teaching Resource: Study Guide Textbooks Skills quality assured competency-based assessment resources. Health and Safety at Work Act 2015; AS/NZS 2865:2001 Safe working in a confined space, available at http://www.standards.govt.nz/; and all subsequent amendments and replacements. Building Act 2004; New Zealand Building Code; Gas Act 1992; Gas (Safety and Measurement) Regulations 2010; Gazette Notices; Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Act 2006; Plumbers, Gasfitters, and Drainlayers Regulations 2010; Resource Management Act 1991; Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997; The following standards, which are available at http://www.standards.govt.nz: AS/NZS 3500.1:2015 Plumbing and drainage – Water services AS/NZS 3500.2:2021 Plumbing and drainage – Sanitary plumbing and drainage NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings NZS 4219:2009 Seismic performance of engineering systems in buildings; and all subsequent amendments and replacements. AS/NZS 3500.1:2015 Plumbing and drainage – Part 1: Water services, AS/NZS 3500.4:2015 Plumbing and drainage – Part 4: Heated water services, NZS 3604:2011 Timber-framed buildings, NZS 5807:1980 Code of practice for industrial identification by colour, wording or other coding; The following guides, which are available at http://www.worksafe.govt.nz: Excavation Safety – Good practice Guidelines, Underground services – Guide for safety with underground services; The following clauses, and any related compliance documents, which are available at https://www.building.govt.nz/; New Zealand Building Code Clause G10 Piped Services, New Zealand Building Code Clause G12 Water Supplies; NZS 5807:1980 Code of practice for industrial identification by colour, wording or other coding; The following clauses, current versions, and any related compliance documents, which are available at https://www.building.govt.nz: New Zealand Building Code Clause G1 Personal Hygiene, New Zealand Building Code Clause G2 Laundering, New Zealand Building Code Clause G3 Food Preparation and Prevention of Contamination, New Zealand Building Code Clause G10 Piped Services, New Zealand Building Code Clause G12 Water Supplies, New Zealand Building Code Clause G13 Foul Water; and all subsequent amendments and replacements.