Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills (8202-[25])

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1 Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills (8202-[25]) September 2014 Version 1 Qualification Handbook

2 Qualification at a glance Industry area Building Service Engineering City & Guilds number Age group approved Entry requirements Assessment Approvals Support materials Registration and certification There are no formal entry requirements for learners taking this qualification. Centres must ensure that learners have the potential and opportunity to gain evidence for assessment. To gain this qualifications, learners must successfully achieve the following assessments: External test Externally set, internally marked synoptic assignment Fast track approval is not available for this qualification. Centre handbook Synoptic assignment pack Consult the Walled Garden/Online Catalogue for last dates Title and level City & Guilds number Accreditation number Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills /4523/7 2 City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills

3 Contents Qualification at a glance 2 Contents 3 1 Introduction 4 2 Centre requirements 6 3 Delivering the qualification 8 4 Assessment 9 5 Moderation and standardisation of assessment 12 6 Administration 15 7 Units 19 Unit 201 Structure of the construction industry 20 Unit 202 Environmental and sustainability measures in the construction industry 25 Unit 204 Plumbing pipework 29 Appendix 1 Sources of general information 33 City & Guilds Advanced Technical 3

4 1 Introduction This document tells you what you need to do to deliver the qualifications: Area Who is this qualification for? What does the qualification cover? Description This qualification is for learners wanting to learn the basic skills and knowledge involved in plumbing. Throughout this qualification, learners will understand the structure of the construction industry environmental and sustainable considerations in the construction industry On completion of this qualification, learners will be able to carry out basic plumbing applications on copper and plastic plumbing pipework. What opportunities for progression are there? Who did we develop the qualification with? On completion of this qualification, learners may progress to Level 3 qualifications such as A-Levels or Technical Levels. Alternatively, learners could progress onto an Apprenticeship. This qualification has been developed in collaboration with employers, sector experts, colleges and training providers. 4 City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills

5 Structure To achieve the Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills learners must achieve all mandatory units. Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing skills UAN Mandatory City & Guilds unit number Unit title R/506/ Structure of the construction industry 30 Y/506/ Environmental and sustainability measures in the construction industry D/506/ Plumbing pipework 60 GLH 30 City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills 5

6 2 Centre requirements Approval There is no fast track approval for this qualification; existing centres who wish to offer this qualification must use the standard Qualification Approval Process. To offer these qualifications, new centres will need to gain both centre and qualification approval. Please refer to the Centre Manual - Supporting Customer Excellence for further information. Centre staff should familiarise themselves with the structure, content and assessment requirements of the qualifications before designing a course programme. Resource requirements Centre staffing Staff delivering these qualifications must be able to demonstrate that they meet the following occupational expertise requirements. They should: be occupationally competent or technically knowledgeable in the area for which they are delivering training and/or have experience of providing training. This knowledge must be to the same level as the training being delivered have recent relevant experience in the specific area they will be assessing have credible experience of providing training have a CV available demonstrating relevant experience and any qualifications held While the Assessor/Verifier (A/V) units/taqa are valued as qualifications for centre staff, they are not currently a requirement for these qualifications. However, City & Guilds encourage trainers and assessors to qualify to the current TAQA standard. Centre staff may undertake more than one role, eg tutor and assessor or internal verifier, but cannot internally verify their own assessments. Continuing professional development (CPD) Centres are expected to support their staff in ensuring that their knowledge and/or practice remains current. This includes currency within the occupational area and of best practice in delivery, mentoring, training, assessment and quality assurance. It should also take account of any national, international policy and legislative developments. Internal Quality Assurance Internal quality assurance is key to ensuring that the assessment of evidence for units is of consistent and appropriate quality. They should be occupationally competent or technically knowledgeable in the area for which they are internally quality assuring have recent relevant experience in the specific area they will be assessing have credible experience of providing training 6 City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills

7 have a CV available demonstrating relevant experience and any qualifications held While the Assessor/Verifier (A/V) units/taqa are valued as qualifications for centre staff, they are not currently a requirement for these qualifications. However, City & Guilds encourage trainers and assessors to qualify to the current TAQA standard. In certain circumstances, City & Guilds will recognise non-accredited learning and experience as equivalent as follows: If the Internal Quality Assurer does not hold a qualification they must be able to demonstrate evidence of working to their own organisation s Internal Quality Assurance standards which clearly link to V1/TAQA or other equivalent standards for Internal Quality Assurance. Learner entry requirements City & Guilds does not set entry requirements for these qualifications. However, centres must ensure that candidates have the potential and opportunity to gain the qualifications successfully. Age restrictions City & Guilds cannot accept any registrations for candidates under 14 as these qualifications are only approved for learners aged City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills 7

8 3 Delivering the qualification Initial assessment and induction An initial assessment of each learner should be made before the start of their programme to identify: if the learner has any specific training needs support and guidance they may need when working towards their qualifications any units they have already completed, or credit they have accumulated which is relevant to the qualifications the appropriate type and level of qualification. We recommend that centres provide an induction programme so the learner fully understands the requirements of the qualification, their responsibilities as a learner, and the responsibilities of the centre. This information can be recorded on a learning contract. Support materials The following resources are available for this qualification: Description Synoptic assignment pack including detail on the assessment method Centre devised recording forms How to access Available on the qualification pages on the City & Guilds Website Available on the qualification pages on the City & Guilds Website Recording documents City & Guilds has developed a set of Recording forms including examples of completed forms, for new and existing centres to use as appropriate. Recording forms are available on the City & Guilds website. Although new centres are expected to use these forms, centres may devise or customise alternative forms, which must be approved for use by the Qualification Consultant, before they are used by learners and assessors at the centre. Amendable (MS Word) versions of the forms are available on the City & Guilds website. 8 City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills

9 4 Assessment Summary of assessment methods Learners must: successfully complete the following two assessments. Assessment Types Assessment methods Synoptic assignment Description/conditions Unit reference Where to obtain assessment materials This assessment is externally set, internally marked and is subject to external moderation. Unit 201 Unit 202 Unit 204 Assessment pack containing this and other assessments can be downloaded from Please see assignment pack for details. External test This assessment is externally set and externally marked. Unit 201 Unit 202 Unit 204 Consult the Walled Garden/Online Catalogue for details. The test is designed to assess learner s knowledge and understanding across the qualification at the end of the period of learning. Time constraints The following must be applied to the assessment of this qualification: Centre staff should guide learners to ensure excessive evidence gathering is avoided All assignments/tasks must be completed and assessed within the learner s period of registration. Centres should advise learners of any internal timescales for the completion and marking of individual assignments City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills 9

10 Contribution of assessment towards overall qualification achievement grade Assessment method Grade profile % contribution Synoptic assignment U/P/M/D 60% External test U/P/M/D 40% Test specifications Assessment coverage through the external test is laid out in the table below. Assessment type: Written Grading structure: U/P/M/D Test Duration: 1.5 hours Unit Outcome Number of marks The key trades in the construction industry 2 23% 1.2 Common hazards associated in the construction industry 2.4 Job roles within the construction industry Forms of discrimination Career progression routes Methods for reducing wastage of water 2 27% 1.3 Methods for reducing wastage of electricity Methods of reducing carbon emissions from buildings 3.1 Efficient working practices in the construction industry Safety requirements when using tools and equipment 1.4 PPE used for pipework fabrications Materials and components used in pipework fabrication 2.3 Jointing methods Safely inspect and test % 4 50% 1 Total % 10 City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills

11 Recognition of prior learning (RPL) The City & Guilds policy on RPL can be found at: Training/Centre-Support/Centre-Document-Library/Policies-and-Procedures/Quality- Assurance-Documents City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills 11

12 5 Moderation and standardisation of assessment Internal standardisation of marking The centre is required to standardise the assessment across different assessors, to ensure that all work at the centre has been marked to the same standard. If two or more tutors are involved in marking assessments, one supervisor/tutor must be designated as responsible for internal standardisation. Common pieces of work must be marked by all markers on a trial basis and differences between outcomes discussed at an internal training session in which all tutors involved must participate. The supervisor/tutor responsible for standardising the marking must ensure that the training includes the use of reference and archive materials such as work from a previous year. Supervision and authentication of internally assessed work The Head of Centre is responsible for ensuring that internally assessed work is conducted in accordance with City & Guilds instructions and JCQ instructions. City & Guilds requires: learners to sign the record form to confirm that the work submitted is their own tutors to confirm on the record form that the work assessed is solely that of the learner concerned and was conducted under the conditions laid down in the handbook and assessment pack the supervisor/tutor responsible for internal standardisation also to sign the Centre Declaration Sheet (CDS) to confirm that internal standardisation has taken place and that the work presented is that of the learners named. If only one teacher has undertaken the marking, that person must sign this form. The completed record form must be attached to each learner s work and the Centre Declaration Sheet must be sent to the moderator. Failure to sign either or both the record form and the CDS may delay the processing of the learners results. The supervisor/tutor should be sufficiently aware of the learner s standard and level of work to appreciate if the work submitted is beyond the ability of the learner and further confirmation of authenticity is required. If it is believed that a learner has received assistance within bounds of what is acceptable in the guidelines for the internally assessed assessment, the supervisor/tutor should carry out marking which represents the learner s unaided achievement. The authentication statement should be signed and information given on the relevant form. If the supervisor/tutor is unable to sign the authentication statement for a particular learner, then the learner s work cannot be accepted for assessment. 12 City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills

13 Moderation Moderation applies to internally assessed work such as practical assignments, and will take place in two stages. Stage 1 a visit from City & Guilds before internally marked assessments take place. The purpose of this visit will be to check such matters as: task setting against specification arrangements for internal standardisation. City & Guilds will give advice, feedback and guidance on the above. Stage 1 will be seen as a technical advisory visit and will cover assessment setting where relevant. Stage 2 a review by a moderator of a sample of the centre s internally assessed work. Internally assessed work will usually be sent to the moderator, but in some cases the moderator may arrange to visit the centre and reassess the work in-situ. The samples to be moderated will be agreed with the centre for each identified cohort in accordance with the moderation procedures. The moderator will reassess the work against the assessment criteria. The marks will either be accepted or adjusted where the sample is found to fall outside the published mark tolerance. If necessary, further samples may be requested from the centre where marking is found to be inconsistent and an adjustment which is fair to all learners cannot be found from the original sample. Post-moderation procedures On publication of the result for an assessment, City & Guilds will provide centres with details of their final marks. The moderator selects a sample of work to be used for the Awarding meeting. The remaining work is returned to the centre within one month of the moderation. The moderator will inform the centre if any work is being retained for Awarding. City & Guilds reserves the right to retain some learners work for archive or standardisation purposes. Retaining evidence The centre must retain the work of all learners for each assessment, with record forms attached, under secure conditions, from the time it is assessed, to allow for the possibility of an enquiry about results. The work may be returned to learners after the deadline for enquiries about results. If an enquiry about a result has been made, the work must remain under secure conditions in case it is required by City & Guilds. Malpractice Please refer to the City & Guilds guidance notes Managing cases of suspected malpractice in examinations and assessments. This document sets out the procedures to be followed in identifying and reporting malpractice by learners and/or centre staff and the actions which City & Guilds may subsequently take. The document includes examples of learner and centre malpractice and explains the responsibilities of centre staff to report actual or suspected malpractice. Centres can access this document on the City & Guilds website. Examples of learner malpractice are detailed below (please note that this is not an exhaustive list): City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills 13

14 falsification of assessment evidence or results documentation plagiarism of any nature collusion with others copying from another candidate (including the use of ICT to aid copying), or allowing work to be copied deliberate destruction of another s work false declaration of authenticity in relation to the contents of a portfolio or coursework impersonation. These actions constitute malpractice, for which a penalty (eg disqualification from the examination) will be applied. Where suspected malpractice in internally assessed work is identified by a centre after the learner has signed the declaration of authentication, the Head of Centre must submit full details of the case to City & Guilds at the earliest opportunity. Please refer to the form in the document Managing cases of suspected malpractice in examinations and assessments. Alternatively please complete the form, JCQ/M1. Copies of this form can be found on the JCQ website: Malpractice in internally assessed work discovered prior to the learner signing the declaration of authentication need not be reported to City & Guilds, but should be dealt with in accordance with the centre s internal procedures. City & Guilds would expect centres to treat such cases very seriously. Details of any work which is not the learner s own must be recorded on the cover sheet or other appropriate place. Factors affecting individual learners If work is lost, City & Guilds should be notified immediately of the date of the loss, how it occurred, and who was responsible for the loss. Centres should use the JCQ form, JCQ/LCW, to inform City & Guilds Candidate Support of the circumstances. Learners who move from one centre to another during the course may require individual attention. Possible courses of action depend on the stage at which the move takes place. If the move occurs early in the course, the new centre should take responsibility for assessment. If it occurs late in the course it may be possible to arrange for the moderator to assess the work through the Educated Elsewhere procedure. Centres should contact City & Guilds at the earliest possible stage for advice about appropriate arrangements in individual cases. 14 City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills

15 6 Administration Quality assurance Quality assurance of assessments Centres must use the provided documentation, unless otherwise agreed, to ensure that all of the appropriate information is available for moderation processes. Centres may devise additional documentation/forms to support those provided by City & Guilds. If a learner s work is selected for external moderation, samples of work must be made available. Internal quality assurance Registered centres must have effective quality assurance systems to ensure optimum delivery and assessment of qualifications. Quality assurance includes initial centre registration by City & Guilds and the centre s own internal procedures for monitoring quality. Centres are responsible for internal quality assurance and City & Guilds is responsible for external quality assurance. Standards and rigorous quality assurance are maintained by the use of: internal quality assurance City & Guilds external moderation. In order to carry out the quality assurance role, Internal Quality Assurers must have appropriate teaching and vocational knowledge and expertise. For more information on the requirements, refer to Section 2 of this handbook. To meet the quality assurance criteria for this qualification, the centre must ensure that the following procedures are followed: the setting of the internally set and marked assessment against the specification suitable training of staff involved in the assessment of the qualification to ensure they understand the process of marking and standardisation completion by the person responsible for internal standardisation of the Centre Declaration Sheet to confirm that internal standardisation has taken place the completion by learners and supervisors/assessors of the record form for each learner s work. External quality assurance External quality assurance is provided by the two stage moderation system described in Section 6. External moderation of internally assessed work is carried out to ensure that assessment is valid and reliable, and that there is good assessment practice in centres and that standards are maintained. City & Guilds requires the Head of Centre to facilitate any inspection of the Centre which is undertaken on behalf of City & Guilds make secure arrangements to receive, check and keep examination material secure at all times, maintain the security of City & Guilds confidential material from receipt to the time City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills 15

16 when it is no longer confidential and keep scripts secure from the time they are collected from the candidates to their dispatch to City & Guilds. Awarding grades and reporting results The Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills will be reported on a three grade scale: Distinction, Merit, Pass. Grade descriptors and awarding of overall grade Although City & Guilds will award assessment grades and the overall grade for the Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills, the following award descriptions indicate the level of attainment characteristics of the given grade. Pass All assignment tasks have been achieved and candidates will have: demonstrated understanding of the requirements and produced the minimum evidence required provided evidence which demonstrates knowledge relevant to the task. Merit Candidates need to have achieved everything at pass grade and will have: demonstrated sound understanding of the task and provided clear and relevant evidence shown the use of a range of relevant sources/resources presented the task well and in an organised and logical sequence demonstrated evidence of analysing research information. Distinction Candidates need to have achieved everything at pass and merit grade and will have: demonstrated excellent understanding of the task with evidence of analysis and evaluation critically evaluated a wide range of sources/resources which are clearly referenced provided evidence which demonstrates a good breadth and depth of knowledge that has been used to good effect in the task presented the task to a high level provided evidence of creative and original thoughts worked independently throughout. 16 City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills

17 The overall grade of the Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills will be determined using the following criteria. All assessments must be achieved at a minimum of pass for the qualification to be awarded. The minimum points available for each assessment grade are as follows: Pass Merit Distinction Max point External Test : 40% Synoptic assignment: 60 % All points above pass will be accessible by candidates (ie a candidate achieving a high pass in the test will earn 3 points and a middle merit in the synoptic 7 points). The candidate s points for each assessment are added together and the conversion chart below is used to identify the candidate s final grade. Conversion chart Total points from both assessments Qualification Grade Distinction Merit 5-9 Pass Examples: Candidate External test 1 1 High P 3 points 2 High M 5 points 3 High P 3 points 4 Low M 4 points 5 High M 5 points Assignment Total points High P 5 points 8 Pass High P 4 points 9 Pass Middle M 7 points 10 Merit Low M 6 points 10 Merit Qualification grade Middle D 10 points 15 Distinction Enquiries about results The services available for enquiries about results include a clerical check and re-moderation of internally assessed work. Requests must be submitted within the specified period after the publication of results for individual assessments. In cases where a post-results enquiry reveals inaccurate assessment, the result may be raised or lowered. City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills 17

18 For further details of enquiries about results services, please consult the current version of the JCQ Post-Results Services booklet. Re-sits and shelf-life of assessment results Assessment results remain available to count towards certification, whether or not they have already been used, as long as the specification is still valid. Learners who have failed an assessment or wish to re-take it in an attempt to improve their grade, can re-sit this assessment once only. If the assessment is internally assessed, then the resubmitted assignment must be a new piece of work and cannot be an amended version of the original submission. The best result will count towards the final qualification. Access arrangements We have taken note of the provisions of equalities legislation in developing and administering this specification. We can make arrangements so that learners with disabilities, special educational needs and temporary injuries can access the assessment. These arrangements must be made before the examination. For example, we can produce a Braille paper for a learner with visual impairment. Please refer to the JCQ access arrangements and reasonable adjustments and Access arrangements - when and how applications need to be made to City & Guilds for more information. Both are available on the City & Guilds website: Special consideration We can give special consideration to learners who have had a temporary illness, injury or indisposition at the time of the examination. Where we do this, it is given after the examination. Applications for either access arrangements or special consideration should be submitted to City & Guilds by the Examinations Officer at the centre. For more information please consult the current version of the JCQ document, A guide to the special consideration process. Language of examinations We will provide this specification in English only. Other issues European Dimension City & Guilds has taken account of the 1988 Resolution of the Council of the European Community in preparing this specification and associated specimen units. Environmental Education City & Guilds has taken account of the 1988 Resolution of the Council of the European Community and the Report Environmental Responsibility: An Agenda for Further and Higher Education 1993 in preparing this specification and associated specimen units. 18 City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills

19 7 Units Availability of units The following units can also be obtained from the Register of Regulated qualifications: Structure of units These units each have the following: City & Guilds reference number unit accreditation number (UAN) title level guided learning hours purpose of the unit learning outcomes which are comprised of a number of topics guidance for delivery employer engagement City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills 19

20 Unit 201 Structure of the construction industry UAN: R/506/3977 Level: 2 GLH: 30 Assessment type This unit will be assessed through the following assessment methods: External test Synoptic assignment More information can be found in the assessment pack, available on the City & Guilds website. What is this unit about? This unit is designed to provide learners with a broad understanding of the structure of the construction industry. They will know about different organisations, industry bodies and employment rights and responsibilities in the industry. Learning outcomes In this unit, learners will be able to Recognise trades and associated hazards in the construction industry Identify different types of organisation and job roles in the construction industry Recognise basic employment rights and responsibilities in the construction industry Identify career opportunities within the construction industry 20 City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills

21 Scope of content This section gives details of the scope of content to be covered in the teaching of the unit to ensure that all the learning outcomes can be achieved. Learning outcome 1: Recognise trades and associated hazards in the construction industry Topic 1.1: Topic 1.2: The key trades in the construction industry Common hazards associated in the construction industry Topic 1.1 When looking at the different trades, learners must be familiar with the different jobs common to each trade. These may include, but not limited to Electrician: Lighting wiring, power supply wiring, maintenance Plumber: Hot and cold water supply, central heating, bathroom installation, sanitation and drainage Carpenter: Hanging doors, installing windows, timber roof installation Bricklayer: Brick laying, stone work, concrete block installation Plasterer: Plastering, dry lining Painter and decorator: Painting, wall papering, coving Wall and floor tiling Topic 1.2 Learners must understand potential hazards and associated risks which may occur within the construction industry, how they can be prevented and reasons for recording. Electric shock Burns Cuts and abrasions Dust inhalation Working at height Lifting and carrying Solvents Vapours Asbestos Vibration Noise Extremes of temperature Slips trips and falls Learning outcome 2: Identify different types of organisation and job roles in the construction industry Topic 2.1: Topic 2.2: Topic 2.3: Topic 2.4: Topic 2.5: Different types of organisation within the construction industry Specialist plumbing organisations Specialist electrical organisations Job roles within the construction industry Key responsibilities of industry bodies City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills 21

22 Topic 2.1 Learners must have an awareness of the sizes and complexities of different organisations in the construction industry. To include, but not limited to, small, medium, large, specialist firms and services, sole traders, sub contractors. Topic 2.2 Learners must have an awareness of the various types of specialist skills within the plumbing industry. Domestic plumber Heating engineers Industrial plumbers Drainage specialist Maintenance engineer Topic 2.3 Learners must have an awareness of the various types of specialist skills within the electrical industry. Domestic electricians Industrial commercial electricians Maintenance electricians Alarm engineer Topic 2.4 Learners will need to understand the responsibilities of the following technician roles Architect Structural engineer Clerk of works Estimator Buyer Site manager Topic 2.5 Learners must have an awareness of local authority, competence person schemes and trade organisations. Learning outcome 3: Recognise basic employment rights and responsibilities in the construction industry Topic 3.1: Topic 3.2: Topic 3.3: The employment rights that exist within the construction industry Forms of discrimination Employment law information sources Learners will need to have an understanding of the various rights and responsibilities of both employer and employee within the construction industry. Topic 3.1: Contracts, paid leave entitlement, termination of employment, minimum wage, sick pay, maternity/ paternity leave, working hours. Topic City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills

23 Gender, sexual orientation, age, race, disability, religion. Topic 3.3 Direct gov. Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (ACAS). Learning outcome 4: Identify career opportunities within the construction industry Topic 4.1: Topic 4.2: The key requirements to become a qualified tradesperson Career progression routes Learners will need to understand the requirements to gain qualified status and progression routes within the construction industry. Topic 4.1 Construction Safety Certificate Schemes Relevant trade qualification Relevant trade on site experience Topic 4.2 Apprentice Qualified trades person Supervisor Manager Director Guidance for delivery Learners taking this unit are unlikely to have any prior experience of the construction industry and may also have limited work experience; therefore, the delivery of this unit should be approached from a very basic level. It is also important that there should be a focus on workplace skills in the construction industry. Wherever possible centres should adopt a practical hands-on approach to learning and the unit could be delivered in an interactive format engaging the candidates in a full range of diverse learning opportunities. Whilst delivering and assessing the outcomes, it should be made clear to candidates that good workplace skills are essential to the financial success of a business and that being able to demonstrate such skills are imperative to the candidate s future employment prospects in the construction industry. Employer engagement Employer engagement is essential in order to maximise the value of learners experience. A partnership approach should be adopted where possible with employers with whom the consortium has links, and with employers used for work experience placements. City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills 23

24 It would be helpful for teachers to develop a method of maintaining contact with a range of employers in the sector that may be able to help with keeping the examples of legislation, policies and codes of practice used in the taught content, up to date. 24 City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills

25 Unit 202 Environmental and sustainability measures in the construction industry UAN: Y/506/3978 Level: 2 GLH: 30 Assessment type This unit will be assessed through the following assessment methods: External test Synoptic assignment More information can be found in the assessment pack, available on the City & Guilds website. What is this unit about? This unit covers a range of basic measures associated with protection of the environment. It covers types of energy, use of energy sources and good working practices within the domestic environment. Learning outcomes In this unit, learners will be able to Understand methods of conserving and reducing wastage of water and electricity within domestic dwellings Identify the applications of energy sources used in domestic dwellings Recognise working practices that can conserve energy, reduce waste and protect the environment City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills 25

26 Scope of content This section gives details of the scope of content to be covered in the teaching of the unit to ensure that all the learning outcomes can be achieved. Learning outcome 1: Understand the methods of conserving and reducing wastage of water and electricity within domestic dwellings Topic 1.1: Topic 1.2: Topic 1.3: The importance of water and electricity conservation in domestic dwellings Methods for reducing wastage of water Methods for reducing wastage of electricity Learners will require an understanding of energy conservation within domestic plumbing and electrical systems. Learners need to identify various methods of conserving energy and associated components. Topic 1.2 Flow reducing valves, spray taps, low volume wc flush, regular maintenance of terminal fittings and float valves, promoting user awareness. Topic 1.3 Energy efficient lighting, switching equipment from standby to off, energy efficient equipment, A rated cookers/washing machines. Learning outcome 2: Identify the applications of energy sources used in domestic dwellings Topic 2.1: Topic 2.2: Topic 2.3: Topic 2.4: The types of high, low and zero carbon energy used in domestic dwellings The importance of reducing carbon emissions from buildings and key organisations that provide advice and guidance Methods of reducing carbon emissions from buildings The basic working principles of environmental technologies Learners will need to be aware of the various types of energy used in domestic dwellings and the associated levels of carbon emissions. Topic 2.1 High - Natural gas/lpg, fuel oils, solid fuels (coal/peat), electricity (from non-renewable sources). Low - Solar thermal, solid fuel (biomass), heat pumps, combined heat and power (CHP). Zero - Electricity-wind, electricity-tidal, hydroelectricity, solar photovoltaic. Topic 2.2 Learners will need to understand the importance of reducing carbon emissions and associated effects on the environment. Learners will need to be aware of the key organisations providing advice and guidance on energy saving and conservation techniques Energy Saving Trust Carbon Trust DECC Topic City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills

27 Learners need know the various methods of reducing carbon emissions from domestic dwellings System controls (thermostatic) Improved insulation Low energy lighting Double glazing Draught proofing A rated appliances Topic 2.4 Learners need an awareness of the basic principles associated with common environmental technologies Solar thermal Photovoltaic Biomass Heat pumps Wind turbines. Learning outcome 3: Recognise working practices that can conserve energy, reduce waste and protect the environment Topic 3.1: Topic 3.2: Topic 3.3: Efficient working practices in the construction industry Current legislative requirements relating to waste disposal Hazardous, non-hazardous and inert waste Topic 3.1 Learners must have an awareness of how the following working practices by operatives can contribute to efficiency Source materials locally Limit transportation Accurately measure and cut materials Reuse surplus materials Recycle ferrous and non-ferrous metals Correct disposal or recycle of waste Topic 3.2 Learners must appreciate disposal of waste material to be licensed waste disposal waste carriers licence recyclable Topic 3.3 Learners must have an awareness of the various types of waste, treatment and the appropriate disposal methods. Hazardous: Asbestos, lead, waste electrical equipment (dispose, solvents. Non-hazardous: Timber, paper/cardboard, water based glues/paints, scrap metal (excluding lead). Inert: Bricks, glass, ceramics/tiles, sand and gravel. City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills 27

28 Employer engagement Employer engagement is essential in order to maximise the value of learners experience. A partnership approach should be adopted where possible with employers with whom the consortium has links, and with employers used for work experience placements. It would be helpful for teachers to develop a method of maintaining contact with a range of employers in the sectors that may be able to help with keeping the examples of legislation, policies and codes of practice used in the taught content, up to date. 28 City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills

29 Unit 204 Plumbing pipework UAN: D/506/3979 Level: 2 GLH: 60 Assessment type This unit will be assessed through the following assessment methods: External test Synoptic assignment More information can be found in the assessment pack, available on the City & Guilds website. What is this unit about? This unit will provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to carry out basic plumbing applications on copper and plastic plumbing pipework. Learning outcomes In this unit, learners will be able to Prepare for fabrication of copper and plastic pipework Identify types of materials, components, fixings and jointing methods Carry out copper and plastic pipework fabrication City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills 29

30 Scope of content This section gives details of the scope of content to be covered in the teaching of the unit to ensure that all the learning outcomes can be achieved. Reference to relevant legislation and standards should be made, as necessary throughout the delivery of this unit, but there is no requirement for a detailed understanding at this level. When carrying out pipework practical applications, learners must at all times follow relevant health and safety practices relevant to the tasks being carried out. Risk assessments and method statements must be adhered to at all times. Learning outcome 1: Prepare for fabrication of copper and plastic pipework Topic 1.1: Topic 1.2: Topic 1.3: Topic 1.4: Tools and equipment used for pipework fabrications Safety requirements when using tools and equipment Report any potential workshop hazards Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) used for pipework fabrications Topic 1.1 Learners must be aware of the different tools and equipment required for pipework fabrications. Learners must be able to identify and select relevant tools and equipment required to carry out the activity. Screwdrivers (crosshead, slot head and terminal) Tape measure Spirit level Hammer Pipe cutter Scissor bender Hacksaw Blowtorch Adjustable spanner Topic 1.2 Learners must understand the following safety requirements when using and selecting tools and equipment. Correct use Regular maintenance Safety checks Topic 1.3 When preparing the workspace for activity, learners must identify and rectify any potential workshops hazards and follow safe methods of working. Topic 1.4 Learners must know the following types of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): Respirators Masks Safety footwear High viz Eye protection 30 City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills

31 Gloves Protective headwear Hearing protection Barrier cream Protective clothing When carrying out practical activities, learners must select and use the appropriate PPE. Learning outcome 2: Identify types of materials, components, fixings and jointing methods Topic 2.1: Topic 2.2: Topic 2.3: Materials and components used in pipework fabrication Fixing methods Jointing methods Learners must be aware of the different pipe sizes used in domestic plumbing systems (15mm, 22mm). Topic 2.1 Learners will need to identify the following materials and components. Elbow Tees Couplings Reducers Tap connectors Cap ends Plastic push on clips Brass school board clips Plastic clips Nail clips Topic 2.2 Learners will need to identify the following fixings and have a basic understanding of their use. Wood screws Roofing screws Roundhead screws Plasterboard fixings Wall plugs Wall bolts Topic 2.3 Learners will need to have an understanding of the following jointing methods Soldered (solder ring, end feed) Compression Push fit City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills 31

32 Learning outcome 3: Carry out copper and plastic pipework fabrication Topic 3.1: Topic 3.2: Topic 3.3: Fabricate basic pipework Install pipework and components to a specification Safely inspect and test Topic 3.1 Learners must be able to prepare and fabricate copper and plastic pipework. Measure Cut Deburr Join (soldered, compression, push fit) Bend copper to 90 o, 45 o, required off-set. Topic 3.2 Learners must be able to install pipework and components, to include Interpreting technical information Mark-out Clip Fabricate Topic 3.3 Learners must be able to inspect and test pipework including visual inspection test repair defect as necessary re-test When carrying out pipework installations, learners must leave work area in a safe condition after completion of work. Area is left clean and tidy Return tools and equipment Return excess materials Dispose of any waste materials Employer engagement Employer engagement is essential in order to maximise the value of learners experience. A partnership approach should be adopted where possible with employers with whom the consortium has links, and with employers used for work experience placements. It would be helpful for teachers to develop a method of maintaining contact with a range of employers in the sectors that may be able to help with keeping the examples of legislation, policies and codes of practice used in the taught content, up to date. 32 City & Guilds Level 2 (Technical) Award in an Introduction to Plumbing Skills

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