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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Analyse asset condition and determine remedial action
   • Schedule routine inspections of assets and monitor fault reporting.
   • Collect and analyse data on asset and infrastructure condition.
   • Determine and cost asset maintenance and repair methods.
   • Select, fit and use equipment including personal protective equipment.
2. Plan and prepare for asset repair
   • Schedule and plan work site investigations and repair activities.
   • Develop repair plans and procedures and communicate to all stakeholders.
   • Assess and record environmental and WHS risks and specify appropriate preventative measures.
   • Select equipment, materials, prefabricated components and fittings and make available for use on site.
3. Monitor and report maintenance activities
   • Monitor repair and maintenance progress and keep records.
   • Inspect, confirm and report completion of repair and maintenance.
4. Complete records and reports
   • Complete workplace records and reports.
   • Make recommendations which contribute to the continuous improvement and quality of the organisation’s systems.
5. Analyse asset condition and determine remedial action
   • Schedule routine inspections of assets and monitor fault reporting.
   • Collect and analyse data on asset and infrastructure condition.
   • Determine and cost asset maintenance and repair methods.
   • Select, fit and use equipment including personal protective equipment.
6. Plan and prepare for asset repair
   • Schedule and plan work site investigations and repair activities.
   • Develop repair plans and procedures and communicate to all stakeholders.
   • Assess and record environmental and WHS risks and specify appropriate preventative measures.
   • Select equipment, materials, prefabricated components and fittings and make available for use on site.
7. Monitor and report maintenance activities
   • Monitor repair and maintenance progress and keep records.
   • Inspect, confirm and report completion of repair and maintenance.
8. Complete records and reports
   • Complete workplace records and reports.
   • Make recommendations which contribute to the continuous improvement and quality of the organisation’s systems.

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 solving operational problems

undertaking calculations

determining work requirements

monitoring system operations and processes

producing reports and logs

using safety equipment and personal protective equipment

interpreting plans and instructions

interpreting the organisation’s policies, standard operating procedures and standards for monitoring and maintenance of assets

calculating water pressures and flows

conducting operational and maintenance inspections

monitoring fault reports

collecting and analysing operational and mechanical data

identifying and assessing work methods effectiveness

planning investigations and repairs

developing repair procedures

assessing risks and specifying preventive methods

selecting equipment, materials, prefabricated components and fittings

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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.

environmental aspects of water distribution systems and infrastructure

WHS procedures

lock out procedures for mechanical and electrical installations

cleaning and protection of assets

policies and standard operating procedures for monitoring and maintenance of assets

relevant utilities and service bodies

communication systems

environment, landscape and ground structure of work area

risk factors and potential hazards involved with water pressures and flows

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

effects of weather and conditions on operation of supply infrastructure

system pipes and fittings

pumping and valving systems

system layout, process, operation

gravity systems

control systems

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