Installing Plant and Systems (Pipefitting)

Level 3

Awarded by Engineering Construction Industry Training Board
Accredited from 14 August 2003 to 30 August 2008
Group award number: G78C 23
Standards

This SVQ is based on standards developed by Engineering Construction Industry Training Board (ECITB). ECITB represent a wide variety of people working in a broad range of occupations within the Engineering Construction Industry.

Structure of the SVQ

The way the SVQ is made up is shown below. The unit title appears in bold and the elements that make up each unit are listed under the unit title.

Mandatory units

Candidates must complete all of these units:

Shape Pipework Components by Material Removal Using Hand Tools

1Shape pipework components by material removal using hand tools

Assemble Pipework Components to Meet Specification

1Assemble pipework components to meet specification

Contribute to Effective Working Relationships

1Contribute to effective working relationships

Work Safely, Minimize Risk and Comply with Emergency Procedures

1Work safely, minimize risk and comply with emergency procedures

Identify and Deal with Hazards in the Work Environment

1Identify and deal with hazards in the work environment

Optional units

Candidates must also complete 5 of the following units (Candidates must achieve one of the units with a * plus 4 other units – which can include whichever unit with a * that hasn’t been chosen), in addition to the mandatory units:

* Position and Install Pipework

1Position and install pipework

Mark Out to the Required Specification

1Mark out to the requires specification

Establish Compliance of an Engineering Installation with the Specification

1Establish compliance of an engineering installation with the specification

Prepare Work Areas for the Installation of Pipework

1Prepare work areas for the installation of pipework

Prepare Materials Required for Pipework Installation

1Prepare materials required for pipework installation

Prepare Equipment for Pipework Installation

1Prepare equipment for pipework installation

Reinstate the Work Area after Completing the Installation of Pipework

1Reinstate the work area after completing the installation of pipework

Store Pipework Installation Related Resources for Further Use

1Store pipework installation related resources for further use

* Test the Performance and Condition of Installed Pipework

1Test the performance and condition of installed pipework

Shape Pipework Components by Manually Applied Pressure

1Shape pipework components by manually applied pressure

Contexts

The award can be taken in 3 different contexts. The contexts and group award numbers are listed below:

Installing Plant and Systems (Pipefitting)

Installing Plant and Systems (Instrument Pipefitting)

Installing Plant and Systems (Mechanical)

There may be publications available to support this SVQ. For more information, please contact

Engineering Construction Industry Training Board

Blue Court

Church Lane

Kings Langley

Herts

WD4 8JP

Tel: 01923 260000

Fax: 01923 270969

Website:

Installing Plant and Systems (Pipefitting)/3/26/05/2003/KS