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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Locate a supply of water
   • Locate a water supply within a designated area.
   • Test water for compliance with quality standards.
   • Assess suitability of water sources to be used for collection, treatment and storage.
   • Prepare site after gaining approval.
2. Prepare a field water point
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment.
   • Check equipment, tools and materials for serviceability and report faults.
   • Locate and mark local utility assets such as water, electricity and gas pipelines to prevent damage and liaise with local authorities as required.
   • Handle, prepare, test and store water point chemicals in accordance with standard procedures and report faults.
   • Establish and maintain contact with appropriate agencies to facilitate construction activities, when mechanical excavation equipment is required.
   • Construct water point and compact/backfill site using manual or mechanical equipment.
   • Construct structures such as water towers and storage tanks.
   • Assemble, operate and maintain field water supply equipment and accessories.
3. Operate a water point to produce potable water
   • Produce, store and distribute potable water.
   • Calibrate, service, operate and maintain water treatment and testing equipment.
   • Collect and test water samples.
   • Record information related to chemical supply, usage and disposal.
   • Collect, record, maintain and report process and performance data.
   • Inspect and maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
4. Refurbish water point site
   • Restore work site to normal, when required.
   • Dispose of chemicals.
5. Locate a supply of water
   • Locate a water supply within a designated area.
   • Test water for compliance with quality standards.
   • Assess suitability of water sources to be used for collection, treatment and storage.
   • Prepare site after gaining approval.
6. Prepare a field water point
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment.
   • Check equipment, tools and materials for serviceability and report faults.
   • Locate and mark local utility assets such as water, electricity and gas pipelines to prevent damage and liaise with local authorities as required.
   • Handle, prepare, test and store water point chemicals in accordance with standard procedures and report faults.
   • Establish and maintain contact with appropriate agencies to facilitate construction activities, when mechanical excavation equipment is required.
   • Construct water point and compact/backfill site using manual or mechanical equipment.
   • Construct structures such as water towers and storage tanks.
   • Assemble, operate and maintain field water supply equipment and accessories.
7. Operate a water point to produce potable water
   • Produce, store and distribute potable water.
   • Calibrate, service, operate and maintain water treatment and testing equipment.
   • Collect and test water samples.
   • Record information related to chemical supply, usage and disposal.
   • Collect, record, maintain and report process and performance data.
   • Inspect and maintain equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.
8. Refurbish water point site
   • Restore work site to normal, when required.
   • Dispose of chemicals.

Performance Evidence

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.

assembling, operating and disassembling water supply and purification equipment

calculating and recording water flows

following instructions/directives and reporting information

analysing water quality data

handling water purification chemicals

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Knowledge Evidence

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.

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

composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members

verbal and non-verbal communication techniques

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

basic numeracy, such as addition, subtraction and multiplication

formulae and method for calculating water flow and volume

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