The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to repair work on minor structural assets of the water industry including:

planning and preparing work site

performing repair tasks according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements

checking work, restoring work site, storing equipment and completing documentation

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access to the workplace and resources including:

documentation that should normally be available in a water industry organisation

relevant codes, standards and government regulations

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice

a decision of competence should only be made when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence over time and in various contexts

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence

where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator and cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills:

undertake minor repairs to structures

interpret plans, instructions and standard operating procedures

follow procedures and standards

use safety equipment and personal protective equipment

use tools and machinery

lay concrete

insert water stop or seal

identify hazards

perform work-related calculations

give and receive instructions

work effectively as part of a team

communicate with customers and other employees

use literacy skills in regard to verbal and written communication in the workplace

apply lock-out and tag-out procedures

Required knowledge:

OHS procedures

personal work site safety procedures

construction calculations

risk factors and potential hazards of minor structure construction and maintenance

equipment operation

formwork preparation and positioning

methods of repairing concrete, brick and stone structures

concrete placement techniques, including compaction

water to cement ratio of concrete

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Formwork, materials and equipment may include:

formwork, such as:

steel formwork

timber formwork

equipment, such as:

personal protective equipment

hand and power tools

ties

chains

props

jacks

drainage aggregate

pipes

lifting and winching equipment

mechanical excavation equipment

pneumatic and motorised equipment, including:

compressors

pneumatic spades and attachments

motorised cutting equipment

cable ways

travellers

gauging stations

small control weirs

communication equipment

Legislative and organisational requirements may include:

relevant federal and state or territory legislation and regulations

codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material

documented organisational policies, manuals and induction programs

relevant community planning and development agreements, such as land care agreements

Repair techniques may include:

quick-set cement

cementitious materials

proprietary equipment