Installation of Plastic Rainwater Systems

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 1
Unit No:
Y/618/3323
Credits:
3
Guided learning hours:
30 hours

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Know the tools and equipment used for cutting and jointing plastic rainwater pipe and gutters. 

Plumbing hand tools

  • hacksaw
  • panel saw
  • cutting knife
  • screw driver
  • hammer
  • battery drill
  • drill bits

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Identify different plumbing hand tools used for cutting and jointing plastic rainwater pipes and gutters. 

2

Know safety requirements for tools and access equipment. 

Safety Requirements

  • working at height precautions
  • read risk assessments
  • access platforms
  • using ladders
  • eye protection when drilling

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    State safety requirements when using the tools. 

  • 2.2

    State safety requirements when using access equipment to fix gutters. 

3

Know basic maintenance requirements for tools.

Maintenance requirements

  • placing guards on cutting edges
  • sharpening saws
  • checking saw teeth
  • changing blades

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    State the basic maintenance requirements for plumbing hand tools. 

4

Know the different fittings and sizes of plastic rainwater pipe and gutters. 

Rainwater materials

  • standard gutter sizes
  • corner joints, internal, external
  • straight joints
  • running outlets
  • stop ends
  • guttering brackets
  • standard downpipe sizes
  • pipe brackets
  • shoes and elbows for downpipes

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    State typical sizes and lengths of plastic gutters and plastic rainwater pipes.

  • 4.2

    Outline typical uses for plastic rainwater pipes and gutters in plumbing installations. 

  • 4.3

    Identify the following gutter fittings

    a) outlet

    b) stop end

    c) bracket

    d) straight connector

    e) internal and external angle

  • 4.4

    Identify the following rainwater pipe fittings

    a) shoe

    b) bracket

    c) straight connector

    d) obtuse elbow

5

Be able to fabricate plastic rainwater systems.

Demonstrate the following


  • cutting guttering to length
  • jointing guttering
  • cutting downpipe
  • fixing brackets to guttering and downpipes

Assessment Criteria

  • 5.1

    carry out basic plumbing tasks to include

    a) cutting gutters and rainwater pipe

    b) jointing gutters and rainwater pipe

  • 5.2

    Use hand tools safely.

  • 5.3

    State the correct fixing distances for support.

  • 5.4

    State the correct incline required for the gutter. 

6

Be able to install plastic rainwater pipe and guttering. 

Installation details

  • setting up guttering brackets to falls and line and fixing to fascia
  • plumbing downpipes
  • drilling and fixing pipe to brackets
  • water testing installation

Assessment Criteria

  • 6.1

    Measure, cut and joint plastic rainwater pipe and gutters using appropriate techniques. 

  • 6.2

    Test the completed installation for water tightness. 

7

Be able to work safely and efficiently. 

Working Safely

  • correct use of access to platforms
  • wearing eye protection when drilling
  • using correct fixings
  • cleaning tools and storage
  • cleaning work area

Assessment Criteria

  • 7.1

    Fabricate and install plastic rainwater systems in line with safe working practices. 

  • 7.2

    Clean and store tools in line with safe craft practice. 

  • 7.3

    During and following completion of tasks

    a) clean work area so that it is free from debris

    b) dispose of /recycle waste as appropriate