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

Required skills

access and interpret ADWG risk management principles

communicate effectively with internal and external customers

use literacy skills in regard to verbal and written communication in the workplace

identify and assess water quality risks

complete basic workplace records and reports

Required knowledge

ADWG guiding principles and the framework for the management of drinking water quality including the elements

established organisational risk management procedures

water quality risk assessment and control procedures

water cycle

ecologically sustainable development

major components of a drinking water supply system

primary agencies involved in drinking water quality management

water quality risk factors and performance indicators

basic workplace reporting procedures

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

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

The candidate should

Perform each task outlined in the elements consistently and in a representative range of contexts

meet the performance criteria associated with each element by employing the techniques procedures information and resources available in the workplace from those listed in the range statement

demonstrate an understanding of the underpinning knowledge and the application of skills as described in the required skills and knowledge section

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to

identify the main components of a water supply system

identify water quality risks

identify the main parts of the ADWG

identify risk control measures

list the requirements of risk management plans

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access to the workplace and resources including

documentation that should normally be available in a water industry organisation

relevant codes standards and government regulations including the ADWG

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice

a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the persons competence over time and in various contexts

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct indirect and supplementary evidence

where assessment is for the purpose of recognition RCCRPL the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

assessment can be through simulated projectbased activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit

assessment can be through simulated projectbased activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator and cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions

assessment should also be conducted in conjunction with aspects of technical competencies that are consistent with the work environment

techniques for gathering evidence of competency may include

observation of performance

written andor oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documents and reports produced as part of routine work activities

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioners

completion of performance feedback from supervisors and colleagues

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

Specific project or site may include:

Water supply system may include:

Drinking water quality risks may include: