Required skills

interpret and apply legislative requirements codes standards specifications and contract documents

interpret design drawings project documentation and relevant national WSAA and water agency codes supplements specifications and product lists

assess environmental impacts

apply quality requirements

analyse complex information

operate computer software

conduct consultations with a range of community interests

data management

project planning

application of civil engineering principles mathematics computer software

Required knowledge

environmental management principles

codes standards specifications and contract documents for the construction of water and wastewater pipeline systems

application of quality systems

cost benefit analysis procedures

risk analysis procedures

investigation procedures and methodologies

documentation and information management requirements

legislative requirements including OHampS and environmental legislation acts and procedures

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

Overview of assessment

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

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

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to manage pipeline construction including

interpreting design drawings project documentation and relevant national WSAA and water agency codes supplements specifications and product lists

applying quality principles to pipeline construction

ensuring the safety of people

applying environmental management principles to pipeline construction

installing pipes and service connections

installing appurtenances and maintenance structures

installing pipe embedment and support

installing trench fill

acceptance testing

disinfecting water supply pipelines

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 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 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 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 methods are suggested

assessment 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

Guidance information for assessment

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

Organisational guidelines and standards may include:

Pipeline system may include: