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.
1. Plan and prepare to maintain drainage systems | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply drainage systems maintenance documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 1.4 Select and wear correct personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.5 Locate initial design specifications and/or engineer’s redesign 1.6 Locate drainage maintenance schedule and records of maintenance history 1.7 Determine temporary stormwater diversion requirement in accordance with existing drainage outlets, site requirements and planned schedule of construction |
2. Maintain drainage components | 2.1 Regularly inspect and maintain drainage components and rectify or report faults 2.2 Repair drainage components as per initial design specifications and/or engineer’s redesign 2.3 Flush out drainage system to clear blockages and provide clear flows of fluid |
3. Excavate and repair drainage systems | 3.1 Determine location of repairs from work order and survey site 3.2 Carry out excavation in accordance with task specifications 3.3 Prepare pipes and accessories in accordance with design method of repair 3.4 Replace pipe sections and join and align to line and specified fall 3.5 Install packing to maintain alignment of pipeline 3.6 Make joints to pipe section junctions in accordance with specification requirements 3.7 Backfill required section 3.8 Conduct inspection and testing of repaired drainage system to determine effectiveness of repairs |
4. Maintain open drains | 4.1 Maintain open drains to correct line and fall specifications 4.2 Finish surfaces adjoining open drains allowing ease of run off 4.3 Undertake adequate erosion control methods |
5. Inspect, clear and repair culverts | 5.1 Identify faults in culverts and determine appropriate repair requirements and specifications 5.2 Repair/replace sections and joint to levels and design specifications 5.3 Repair/maintain inlets and outlets in accordance with culvert design and specifications 5.4 Compact backfill |
6. Clean up | 6.1 Clear work area and dispose of or recycle materials 6.2 Seal and store/pack unused materials 6.3 Clean, check, maintain and store plant, tools and equipment |
Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:
locates and applies applicable documentation, policies and procedures
implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for safe, effective and efficient drainage system maintenance including:
accessing, interpreting and applying documentation relevant to the maintenance of drainage systems
identifying and applying relevant drawings and job specifications to all work activities
identifying, addressing and reporting potential hazards and risks
identifying, obtaining, confirming and implementing signage requirements
selecting and checking for faults all plant, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues and ground conditions
determining temporary stormwater diversion requirements
works effectively with others to undertake and complete the maintenance of drainage systems that meets all of the required outcomes including:
preparing for and organising work activities to meet all task requirements
communicating clearly and concisely with others to receive and clarify work instructions
using a range of communication techniques and aids to advise others of work activity and exclusion zones
monitoring hazards and identifying and communicating changes to the work environment during the work process
demonstrates completion of maintaining drainage systems that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:
maintaining drainage components to design specifications and functional requirements
applying techniques for locating faults in drainage systems
excavating and repairing drainage systems
conducting inspection and testing of repaired drainage system
maintaining open drains to correct line and fall
finishing surfaces adjoining open drains for ease of run off
undertaking adequate erosion control methods
inspecting, clearing and repairing culverts
clearing work area and disposing of, recycling or storing materials
sealing and storing/packing unused materials
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of maintaining drainage systems through:
accessing, interpreting and applying organisation and site requirements and procedures for:
identifying and managing risks
identifying, addressing and reporting environmental issues and ground conditions
setting up work activity
site isolation and traffic control responsibilities
work health and safety
managing waste
selecting and checking for faults, tools and equipment to carry out tasks
carrying out work to drawings and specifications
applying effective maintain drainage systems techniques
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 Years |
Other sectors | Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. |
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level