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 monitor the operation of complex flow control, measuring and regulating devices including:

interpreting work requirements and selecting appropriate equipment and tools, including personal protective equipment

identifying devices and equipment to be monitored and relevant operational specifications

collecting and recording information on device performance

conducting minor routine maintenance tasks and secure devices

identifying and reporting problems and anomalies

inspecting system and networks

collecting and recording data on system performance

taking samples

reporting monitoring and inspecting findings

identifying and reporting on system performance.

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/or 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 only taken at the point 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, any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and reflecting 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:

identify and report operational problems

collect and report system performance information

inspect flow regulation, measuring and regulating devices

produce reports and logs

use communication systems

give and receive instructions

interpret plans, charts and instructions

interpret policies, procedures and standards

communicate with customers and other employees

use personal protective equipment.

Required knowledge:

monitoring flow control, measuring and regulating devices' performance

system hydraulics

system layout

relevant utilities and service bodies

communication systems

materials handling

environmental, landscape and ground structure of water distribution and/or wastewater collection systems

system and network risk factors and potential hazards

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

effects of weather and conditions on operation of system and site

flow measurement procedures

data collection and recording

system flow control mechanisms and control systems

where relevant, lock out procedures for mechanical and electrical installations.

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 if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Monitoring complex flow control and metering devices may include:

SCADA

checking pressures at PSVs

checking the status of valves and sensors.

Equipment and tools may include:

electronic digital monitoring and metering systems (telemetry) and system adjustments

basic hand and power tools

manual chart recording systems

communication equipment

lifting and winching equipment

on- and off-road vehicles

atmosphere monitor

safety and rescue equipment.

Organisational and statutory requirements may include:

by-laws and organisational policies

standard operating procedures

environment protection

occupational health and safety

marine

Water Acts

flood operation procedures

emergency and incident management plans

World Health Organisation standards

Australian Drinking Water Guidelines

Mines Act.

Routine inspections may include:

interaction and communication with other employees, other authorities and the general public

visual observation

implementation of reporting procedures that may also include procedures for the implementation of by-laws, organisational policies, standard operating procedures and statutory requirements.

Reporting of problems and anomalies may include:

location of faults, such as:

sensor

signal

power supply

actuator

valve

sensor

contacting designated specialist.