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. 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) may also be included. |
Scope of work must include: | compiling reportsidentifying:procedures, practices and products to reduce water and energy consumptionwasted waterwater-saving initiativesproducing a cost-benefit analysis. |
Client requirements must include: | compliance with regulatory requirementsmore efficient use of water resourcesreduction in water and energy costsmaintaining satisfactory system performance. |
Types of flow and pressure-measuring devices include: | applications, which may include:domestic cold and heated water supplycooling towersindustrial processesirrigationmechanicalsanitationtrade wastemeasuring methods, which may include:directelectronichand-heldindirectin-linemechanical. |
Flow and pressure tests may include: | interpretation of flow and pressure tests conducted by a contractoron-site measurement of flow (l/s), velocity (m/s) and pressure (kPa). |
Statutory and regulatory requirements may include: | Acts, regulations and commonwealth, state or territory, and local government regulationsNational Construction Code other relevant Australian standards and codes. |
Manufacturer requirements must include: | flow and pressure requirements. |
Desktop study includes: | comparison of range of suitable materials and system choices available to enable cost-effective choices to be made without compromising integrity of project research and evaluation of water-saving products, processes and procedures currently available. |
Performance requirements must include: | maintenance of flow, velocity, pressure and discharge requirements of the client, using relevant Australian standards, National Construction Code, or other relevant codes and standards. |
Leak identification processes may include: | electronic leak detectionlistening devicesmeasuring equipmentcameras. |
Sensors may include: | pressure switchesflow switcheshigh and low levelmoisture. |
Automatic systems may include: | electronic and mechanical timerpressure-activateduser-activated. |
Alternative processes and practices may include: | change in personal water habitschange in timing discontinuation of a processirrigation before sunrise and after sunsetlower water pressuresmodifying a processmodifying wash-down cleaning procedures and order of operationrainwater harvesting and usagerunning dishwashers and washing machines with full loadstesting pipe systems with air instead of waterusing water-efficient appliances and fixtureswaste water collection and reuse. |
Alternative fixtures and fittings may include: | drip systemsirrigation systemslow-energy and water-use appliances, such as:air cooling towersdishwashersdual flush low volume toilet flushing systemstapwarewaterless and sensor control urinalswashing machineslow-flow shower rosesoutlet-flow control devicespressure control devices. |
Rainwater harvesting must include: | collection, storage and distribution of rainwater, including the use of tanks and dams. |
Recycling and re-use processes may include: | black water treatment and reuse optionsindustrial processes grey water treatment and reuse optionsrecovery of test water, such as fire. |
Sustainability principles and concepts: | cover the current and future social, economic and environmental use of resourcesmay include:efficient energy usage/capital outlay comparisonselecting water efficient appliances and fixturesusing alternative water suppliesconsideration of the Green Building Council of Australia rating scheme. |
Cost-benefit analysis compares: | installation, set-up and running costs against the capital investment to determine the cost recovery periodthe range of suitable materials and system choices available to enable cost-effective choices to be made without compromising integrity of project. |
Water and energy audit report is a comprehensive report written to industry standards that includes: | client briefanalysisresultsmethodologyconclusionsrecommendations. |