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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify elements of the water cycle
  2. Determine functions of water systems
  3. Recognise stakeholders and customers
  4. Identify legislative framework
  5. Translate into own role in organisational and work context
  6. Identify elements of the water cycle
  7. Determine functions of water systems
  8. Recognise stakeholders and customers
  9. Identify legislative framework
  10. Translate into own role in organisational and work context

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. The candidate must be assessed within the context of at least one of the water industry streams listed in the Range of Conditions. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

identifying system and infrastructure

assessing water sustainability strategies, with reference to the structure of the water industry and water industry services

identifying characteristics of water quality

identifying agencies involved in water management

interpreting the water cycle, sustainable water usage and the testing of water quality

identifying and exploring the meaning of the water cycle and implications for customers

identifying and exploring systems and customer services offered by water industry organisations

identifying the factors which influence customer expectations and satisfaction

identifying and exploring factors that can contribute to sustainable water practices within communities and households

identifying and exploring strategies that can be employed to increase access to water resources

exploring and communicating factors affecting water quality

explaining the roles of particular stakeholders

identifying environmental impacts, potential hazards and types of incidents

describing natural impacts on the water cycles including droughts, floods


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

Basic knowledge of:

relevant policies and procedures

risk management principles

ADWG, recycled water guidelines

environmental impact assessment

agencies involved in water quality management

water quality performance indicators

overview of the water supply system

water hazardous agents and preventative strategies

community and agency roles and responsibilities in monitoring water quality

legal, social, community and environmental requirements

terminology applicable to water industry