Required skills

interpret and apply technical documentation to the installation and maintenance of instruments and equipment

apply mechanical skills to the effective installation and maintenance of instruments and equipment

apply electricalelectronic skills to the effective installation and maintenance of instruments and equipment

apply computer systems and system analysis equipment and tools to conduct in situ calibration and commissioning of monitoring equipment and systems

use required work practices to minimise environmental impact of the installation process

use safety equipment and personal protective equipment appropriately

use hand and power tools and other relevant equipment effectively and safely

identify and respond to potential or actual operational problems

conduct inspections

produce reports

collect and analyse data

read and interpret plans specifications maps and job instructions

communicate with employees and customers using clear and direct communication

use communication systems

give and receive instructions

apply skills specific to the industry and for working safely in remote locations including

remote area survival

water safety

high voltage work environment

Required knowledge

mathematical and scientific principles appropriate to the work role

operating parameters processes and capacity limitations of hydrometric instruments and equipment

electricalelectronic systems operating principles

risk factors and potential hazards involved with installing and monitoring instruments and equipment

effects of weather and conditions on operation of hydrometric instruments and equipment

computer based instrumentsystem analysis software and packages

occupational health and safety procedures

policies and standard operating procedures

relevant utilities and service bodies

communication systems

standards relevant to the installation tasks including

AS for water measurement installations

World Meteorological Organisation Bureau of Meteorology guidelines for siting of meteorological sensors and systems

application of best practice methodology where standards not applicable or available

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge 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 in accordance with standard organisational and industry procedures the ability to install operate and maintain hydrometric instruments and equipment in sound order and to organisational standards including

interpreting and applying complex technical information and applications related to the installation and maintenance of a range of hydrometric instruments and equipment

conducting accurate and reliable tests of a range of hydrometric instruments and equipment and make adjustments to maintain accuracy

installing and maintaining a range of hydrometric instruments and equipment in a range of sites and conditions and under conditions of extreme weather and high risk

analysing risks in a range of locations and conditions and working safely in routine and extreme conditions

identifying reporting and solving potential and current problems and taking immediate action to address high risk conditions

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

workplace specific equipment and technology

supervision and experienced team members to provide observations feedback and third party reports

enterprise operating procedures and work allocation

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 require 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 should only be made 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

Hydrometric instruments and equipment may include:

Documentation may include:

Assignment instruments and equipment may include:

Organisational standards and safe work practices may include reference to:

Routine maintenance may include:

Store and protect instruments by a range of processes including: