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

Required skills

research interpret analyse review and apply complex supply and demand data

interpret analyse and apply relevant legislative requirements

apply analytical skills to review of policies plans and infrastructure

consult and communicate with internal and external groups and individuals

retrieve and evaluate information

communicate effectively with a wide audience inside and outside the workplace

prepare reports

solve a wide range of complex problems

Required knowledge

the structure of the water industry networks relationships stakeholders and interests

principles and methodology for research and forecasting in system and service planning

the economic environmental social and political issues and trends influencing the water and allied industries

organisational structure policies strategic plans and operating procedures

organisational contracts services assets and infrastructure

principles and methods for reviewing auditing and monitoring organisational and system performance

current processes for monitoring performance against legislation codes and standards

research and reporting processes related to organisational standards and legislative requirements

risk management principles and strategies and the management of noncompliance

relevant legislative and licensing requirements and their implementation issues and accountability

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 contribute to the medium and longterm planning of water system infrastructure and service delivery including

researching interpreting analysing and applying complex supply and demand data to planning process

reviewing and critically evaluating current infrastructure and service delivery systems

objectively evaluating options for future infrastructure and service delivery systems against specified performance indicators

preparing plans

communicating with stakeholders

monitoring and managing the implementation of a plan

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 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 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 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

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

Legislative requirements may include:

Performance indicators to evaluate options for infrastructure and service delivery systems may include:

Plan for implementation of strategy may include: