Assessor Resource

NWPNET021
Install metering equipment

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills required to plan prepare and install metering equipment.

This unit applies to those working as a field staff with specific responsibility for ensuring that the installation of meter equipment is completed in compliance with all relevant organisational and statutory requirements.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work under indirect supervision while performing routine tasks, in a familiar context, and ensuring minimum damage to the environment.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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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. Plan and prepare work

1.1 Conduct risk assessment for environmental safety.

1.2 Determine work requirements and work site from specifications or instructions.

1.3 Prepare work plans using relevant plans, drawings, standards and technical data according to job and safety requirements.

1.4 Select and use electrical safety equipment.

1.5 Check coordination issues, including permission to access third-party sites, isolations and permits to work with relevant personnel.

1.6 Identify, check and prepare materials, equipment and resources required to satisfy job plan.

1.7 Identify basic metering equipment and recognise specifications for operation.

1.8 Select safety equipment and fit and use personal protective equipment.

1.9 Identify yourself to customers and organise arrangements to complete repairs.

2. Read metering equipment

2.1 Report readings outside normal parameters and faulty meters and apply organisational procedures for estimating consumption.

2.2 Collect and report information on the performance of the metering equipment.

3. Install flow control and metering devices

3.1 Apply electrical safety equipment.

3.2 Isolate water flow.

3.3 Install meter or meter replacement.

3.4 Restore water flow and check for leaks and meter operation.

3.5 Remove electrical safety equipment and restore site.

4. Maintain flow control and metering devices

4.1 Carry out routine inspections of flow control and metering facilities in water distribution or wastewater collection systems.

4.2 Carry out preventative maintenance and service of equipment and facilities.

5. Finalise work and complete documentation

5.1 Check, tag and report faulty equipment and tools.

5.2 Store equipment, tools and materials.

5.3 Restore work site.

5.4 Maintain compliance reports and workplace records.

5.5 Record and report activities.

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 responding to operational problems

conducting risk assessment

using electrical safety procedures

using personal protective equipment

producing reports and logs

performing basic calculations to install and test equipment

installing flow control and metering devices

planning and preparing for installation of flow control and metering devices

interpreting plans, specifications and instructions for installation of flow control and metering devices

conducting routine inspections, maintenance and servicing of basic metering, flow control and regulating devices

completing workplace documentation

installing, replacing and securing basic volumetric metering equipment for domestic, industrial and commercial premises

dealing with customers

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.

impact of the principles of hydraulics on the operation of flows

system layout

lock out procedures for mechanical and electrical installations

materials handling

environmental, landscape and ground structure of work area for restoration

risk factors and potential hazards

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

effects of weather and conditions on operation of system, site and plant

flow measurement principles and procedures

layout and performance of pipes and fittings

relevant utilities and service bodies

meter types

data collection and recording system

work in confined spaces and at height

electrical safety

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.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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. Plan and prepare work

1.1 Conduct risk assessment for environmental safety.

1.2 Determine work requirements and work site from specifications or instructions.

1.3 Prepare work plans using relevant plans, drawings, standards and technical data according to job and safety requirements.

1.4 Select and use electrical safety equipment.

1.5 Check coordination issues, including permission to access third-party sites, isolations and permits to work with relevant personnel.

1.6 Identify, check and prepare materials, equipment and resources required to satisfy job plan.

1.7 Identify basic metering equipment and recognise specifications for operation.

1.8 Select safety equipment and fit and use personal protective equipment.

1.9 Identify yourself to customers and organise arrangements to complete repairs.

2. Read metering equipment

2.1 Report readings outside normal parameters and faulty meters and apply organisational procedures for estimating consumption.

2.2 Collect and report information on the performance of the metering equipment.

3. Install flow control and metering devices

3.1 Apply electrical safety equipment.

3.2 Isolate water flow.

3.3 Install meter or meter replacement.

3.4 Restore water flow and check for leaks and meter operation.

3.5 Remove electrical safety equipment and restore site.

4. Maintain flow control and metering devices

4.1 Carry out routine inspections of flow control and metering facilities in water distribution or wastewater collection systems.

4.2 Carry out preventative maintenance and service of equipment and facilities.

5. Finalise work and complete documentation

5.1 Check, tag and report faulty equipment and tools.

5.2 Store equipment, tools and materials.

5.3 Restore work site.

5.4 Maintain compliance reports and workplace records.

5.5 Record and report activities.

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 responding to operational problems

conducting risk assessment

using electrical safety procedures

using personal protective equipment

producing reports and logs

performing basic calculations to install and test equipment

installing flow control and metering devices

planning and preparing for installation of flow control and metering devices

interpreting plans, specifications and instructions for installation of flow control and metering devices

conducting routine inspections, maintenance and servicing of basic metering, flow control and regulating devices

completing workplace documentation

installing, replacing and securing basic volumetric metering equipment for domestic, industrial and commercial premises

dealing with customers

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.

impact of the principles of hydraulics on the operation of flows

system layout

lock out procedures for mechanical and electrical installations

materials handling

environmental, landscape and ground structure of work area for restoration

risk factors and potential hazards

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

effects of weather and conditions on operation of system, site and plant

flow measurement principles and procedures

layout and performance of pipes and fittings

relevant utilities and service bodies

meter types

data collection and recording system

work in confined spaces and at height

electrical safety

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.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Conduct risk assessment for environmental safety. 
Determine work requirements and work site from specifications or instructions. 
Prepare work plans using relevant plans, drawings, standards and technical data according to job and safety requirements. 
Select and use electrical safety equipment. 
Check coordination issues, including permission to access third-party sites, isolations and permits to work with relevant personnel. 
Identify, check and prepare materials, equipment and resources required to satisfy job plan. 
Identify basic metering equipment and recognise specifications for operation. 
Select safety equipment and fit and use personal protective equipment. 
Identify yourself to customers and organise arrangements to complete repairs. 
Report readings outside normal parameters and faulty meters and apply organisational procedures for estimating consumption. 
Collect and report information on the performance of the metering equipment. 
Apply electrical safety equipment. 
Isolate water flow. 
Install meter or meter replacement. 
Restore water flow and check for leaks and meter operation. 
Remove electrical safety equipment and restore site. 
Carry out routine inspections of flow control and metering facilities in water distribution or wastewater collection systems. 
Carry out preventative maintenance and service of equipment and facilities. 
Check, tag and report faulty equipment and tools. 
Store equipment, tools and materials. 
Restore work site. 
Maintain compliance reports and workplace records. 
Record and report activities. 
Conduct risk assessment for environmental safety. 
Determine work requirements and work site from specifications or instructions. 
Prepare work plans using relevant plans, drawings, standards and technical data according to job and safety requirements. 
Select and use electrical safety equipment. 
Check coordination issues, including permission to access third-party sites, isolations and permits to work with relevant personnel. 
Identify, check and prepare materials, equipment and resources required to satisfy job plan. 
Identify basic metering equipment and recognise specifications for operation. 
Select safety equipment and fit and use personal protective equipment. 
Identify yourself to customers and organise arrangements to complete repairs. 
Report readings outside normal parameters and faulty meters and apply organisational procedures for estimating consumption. 
Collect and report information on the performance of the metering equipment. 
Apply electrical safety equipment. 
Isolate water flow. 
Install meter or meter replacement. 
Restore water flow and check for leaks and meter operation. 
Remove electrical safety equipment and restore site. 
Carry out routine inspections of flow control and metering facilities in water distribution or wastewater collection systems. 
Carry out preventative maintenance and service of equipment and facilities. 
Check, tag and report faulty equipment and tools. 
Store equipment, tools and materials. 
Restore work site. 
Maintain compliance reports and workplace records. 
Record and report activities. 

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