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Elements and Performance Criteria

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

assemble operate and disassemble water supply and purification equipment

calculate and record water flows

follow instructionsdirectives and report information

participate in team

encourage other team members

use a variety of verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style active listening

Required Knowledge

OHampS requirements

effects of weather on water quality and the operation of the site and plant

risk factors and potential hazards of surface water systems

safe handling and disposal of chemicals

team work principles and strategies

techniques for supporting others

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

verbal and nonverbal communication techniques including language style active listening

written communication to a level required to complete workplace forms and reports

basic numeracy such as addition subtraction and multiplication

formula and method for calculating water flow and volume

Evidence Required

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to assist in the construction operation and maintenance of a field waterpoint over a period of time sufficient for the individual to be assessed as competent in all aspects of the production storage and distribution of water

Assessment must also confirm the ability to

operate a field waterpoint

analyse water quality data

handle water purification chemicals

communicate effectively and work in a team

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a time frame that allows the individual to be observed in all aspects of the construction operation and maintenance of a field waterpoint

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed under field conditions Evidence should be gathered by observing the individual assisting in the construction operation and maintenance of a field waterpoint in accordance with standard procedures and job instructions

Specific resources for assessment

field water supply equipment and accessories relevant to the task

hand tools power tools plant and other equipment appropriate to the supply of water

suitable training area for water supply

Range Statement


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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Field conditions may include	A range of terrain, soil and vegetation Under all weather conditions By day or night and under illumination
Standard procedures include	OH&S regulations Water quality requirements Written and verbal orders and job instructions Procedures manuals, job guides, field engineering pamphlets and other publications Manufacturer's handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions Local government by-laws governing water supply
Suitability of water supply may include	Water quality, flow and volume Access Availability of storage Ease of distribution Security of site
Work site preparation may include	Establishment of boundaries and fences Clearance of debris and access Excavation for storage Provision of hard standing Protecting equipment such as generators and pumps
Personal protective equipment may include	Boots Safety glasses/goggles Ear plugs/muffs Dust masks/respirators Gloves Hard hat Cap
Equipment, tools and materials may include	Water supply and purification equipment Electronic monitoring and metering systems Manual chart recording systems Chemical testing and analysis equipment Hand and power tools Communication equipment Watercraft Manual/hydraulic and pneumatic flow control and adjustment equipment Pumping systems, eg submersible, centrifugal, multiple stage deep well Valuing systems, eg sluice, blade, gate, non-return, pressure reducing Improvised storage equipment