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

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

Required Knowledge

WHS 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

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

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 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

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

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 in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment

Specific resources for assessment

Access to

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

Standard procedures may include:

Suitability of water supply may include:

Work site preparation may include:

Personal protective equipment may include:

Equipment, tools and materials may include: