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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare for work
   • Interpret work requirements for monitoring flow control and metering devices from plans, drawing specifications and instructions.
   • Select and check equipment and tools to meet the safety requirements of the task and site.
   • Select, fit and use required safety equipment, including personal protective equipment.
2. Monitor device and equipment performance
   • Identify devices and equipment.
   • Check and interpret information and specifications on devices and equipment performance.
   • Report on devices and equipment performance.
3. Conduct minor maintenance on devices and equipment
   • Undertake routine maintenance tasks for complex devices.
   • Secure devices and equipment.
   • Identify and report problems and anomalies for correction.
4. Monitor system performance
   • Schedule and monitor routine inspections of system and networks.
   • Collect, analyse and report data on system performance and usage.
5. Compile process records and reports
   • Identify process faults and monitor the operational condition of the system and network.
   • Report on adjustment requirements and condition of the system.
6. Plan and prepare for work
   • Interpret work requirements for monitoring flow control and metering devices from plans, drawing specifications and instructions.
   • Select and check equipment and tools to meet the safety requirements of the task and site.
   • Select, fit and use required safety equipment, including personal protective equipment.
7. Monitor device and equipment performance
   • Identify devices and equipment.
   • Check and interpret information and specifications on devices and equipment performance.
   • Report on devices and equipment performance.
8. Conduct minor maintenance on devices and equipment
   • Undertake routine maintenance tasks for complex devices.
   • Secure devices and equipment.
   • Identify and report problems and anomalies for correction.
9. Monitor system performance
   • Schedule and monitor routine inspections of system and networks.
   • Collect, analyse and report data on system performance and usage.
10. Compile process records and reports
    • Identify process faults and monitor the operational condition of the system and network.
    • Report on adjustment requirements and condition of the system.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

identifying and reporting operational problems

collecting and reporting system performance information

inspecting flow regulation, measuring and regulating devices

producing reports and logs

using communication systems

giving and receiving instructions

interpreting plans, charts and instructions

interpreting policies, procedures and standards

monitoring the operation of flow control, measuring and regulating devices

selecting appropriate equipment and tools, including personal protective equipment

identifying devices and equipment to be monitored and relevant operational specifications

collecting and recording information on device performance

conducting routine maintenance tasks and securing devices

identifying and reporting problems and anomalies

inspecting system and networks

collecting and recording data on system performance

reporting monitoring and inspecting findings

identifying and reporting on system performance

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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.

monitoring flow control, measuring and regulating devices’ performance

system hydraulics

system layout

relevant utilities and service bodies

communication systems

materials handling

environmental, landscape and ground structure of water distribution system and network risk factors and potential hazards

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

effects of weather and conditions on operation of system and site

flow measurement procedures

data collection and recording

system flow control mechanisms and control systems

lock out procedures for mechanical and electrical installations

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