Required skills

interpret asset related policies and procedures

interpret design drawings and specifications

interpret manufacturers product catalogues and information sheets

undertake arithmetic and algebraic calculations including the use of powers

prepare work orders and simple specifications

interpret completion reports and match to work orders and specifications

operate a work management system and geographic information system

use spreadsheets to perform intermediate level calculations

Required knowledge

companys asset management policies and procedures

companys risk management procedures

configuration of pipeline systems including fittings flow control devices and connections

pipeline systems manufacturers specifications

companys asset management system asset database and work management system

companys estimating policies procedures and database

asset related paper archives and other asset recording systems

asset valuation methods and residual life estimation

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 the ability to

determine the condition of an asset based on field evidence and an analysis of its history

determine the need for and specify the maintenance of an asset check the maintenance has been carried out and recorded

determine the need for and specify the repair of an asset check the repair has been carried out and recorded

determine the need for and specify the replacement of an asset check the replacement has been carried out and recorded

record and asset in an asset management system

determine the residual value of an asset

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access to the workplace and resources which may include

documentation that should normally be available in a water utility including standards codes guides manual and operating procedures

workplace specific technology

experienced practitioners or supervisors

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 candidate 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

assignments for one or more of the elements

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

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

Monitoring program may include:

Asset class may include:

Monitoring may include:

Determining the likelihood of failure may include:

Assets may include:

Estimate the costs may include: