List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Identify and locate water quality problems | 1.1 Conduct monitoring of water quality. 1.2 Investigate water quality problems and their cause. 1.3 Collect, analyse and report system data. 1.4 Collect, label and record samples. 1.5 Select, fit and use required safety equipment |
2. Respond to water quality problems | 2.1 Analyse incidents and apply incident management procedures to resolve water quality problems. 2.2 Notify stakeholders of policies, procedures and plans. 2.3 Monitor the recovery of the system and measure recovery. 2.4 Investigate and review results and take action. |
3. Complete documentation | 3.1 Report process faults. 3.2 Compile reports from system data. |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
identifying and investigating water quality problems
accessing, interpreting and applying relevant organisational and legislative requirements
undertaking sampling and testing procedures
producing reports and logs
using safety equipment and personal protective equipment
investigating types of contamination
interpreting plans, service diagrams, topographic plans, charts and specifications
monitoring inflows
identifying control system faults
monitoring characteristics of water quality
collecting samples
collecting and recording water quality data
completing incident reports and other relevant documentation
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
relevant legislative requirements and responsibilities
relevant procedures
established environmental management procedures
environmental impact assessment
primary agencies involved in drinking water quality management
water quality standards and issues
causes of water quality deterioration
system hydraulics
incident management processes
system processes, operation, layout
water quality specifications
environmental aspects of water systems and infrastructure
relevant utilities and service bodies
communication systems
risk management principles
risk factors and potential hazards involved in water systems
equipment operation, capacity and limitations
pipes and fittings
pumping and valving systems control systems
forces including gravitational, valve operation, hydraulic and pumps
Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.