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

Required skills

communicate effectively and appropriately with colleagues and contractors

communicate the implementation of OHS policies and procedures

interpret and apply a range of technical documents including relevant

regulatory legislative licensing and organisational requirements

codes and standards

specifications

plans

instructions

standard operating procedures

organisational policies

conduct test procedures

use test equipment

monitor work processes and ensure safe work practices

identify reports and record hazards and risks

give and receive instructions

test pipes

identify system faults

use personal protective equipment

Required knowledge

general occupational health and safety on work sites

the risk factors and potential hazards of test procedures

water hygiene and system disinfection requirements

equipment operation

environmental aspects of test procedures

characteristics of pipes materials and fittings

an overview of the water distribution system and water industry operations

relevant definitions terminology symbols and language

testing methods used for water distribution systems

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 demonstrate the ability to test and commission water distribution systems including

planning the testing of water distribution systems

identifying and analysing system requirements

identifying and addressing hazards

using suitable equipment

maintaining the quality of water in the system

commissioning the distribution system

restoring worksite and equipment

completing required reports and records

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

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

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor 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

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 any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions and reflecting the requirements of the competency and the work being performed

System operation requirements may include:

Relevant documentation may include:

Potential hazards may include:

Tools and equipment may include:

Organisational and statutory requirements may include: