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

Required skills

identify structural defects service conditions and other features in a range of different conduits

apply industry inspection reporting code requirements

use data capture software

operate CCTV camera controls and recording systems

identify and solve operational problems

operate communication equipment

access and interpret GIS data interpret plansmaps house service diagrams instructions specifications and standard operating procedures

interpret policies procedures and standards

use safety equipment and personal protective equipment

use tools and instruments associated with cameratransport operation maintenance and calibration

identify hazards

give and receive instructions

communicate with customers and other employees

prepare and restore work site

Required knowledge

industry inspection reporting code

data capture recording and reporting software

occupational health and safety

confined space entry procedures

typical traffic control arrangements

personal work site safety

potential hazards and risk factors of operational processes

equipment operation

techniques of operation in unusual situations

capabilities of camera lights and transport system

routine maintenance and calibration requirements of camera lights and transport system

effects of weather and conditions on operation of site or plant

environmental aspects of operation and installation

features of conduits used in Australia for gravity sewer and stormwater construction over the last years

construction and operation of sewerage and stormwater 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 plan prepare and conduct an inspection of gravity sewer or stormwater conduits including

preparing for conduit inspection by

identifying the location and extent of the work methods to be applied and equipment including safety equipment to be used

assessing risks and preparing for hazards

implementing appropriate isolation and inspection procedures

calibrating equipment for conduit inspection

operating and maintaining equipment

conducting inspections and identifying and coding conduit defects and condition

recording data manually or using approved software program

investigating and recording anomalies

reporting conduit at risk of failure

removing equipment and reinstating system operation

restoring worksite

completing and processing inspection information according to organisational procedures

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

Conduit assets may include:

Relevant documentation may include:

Equipment used may include:

Organisational and statutory requirements may include:

Risk control processes include:

Asset isolation / flow management plans may include:

Preparation of the conduit and site for inspection includes:

Industry codes and/or specifications may include:

Features of the conduit may include:

Potential risks to equipment and/or system may include:

Data recording may be conducted:

Conduit evaluation reports may comprise: