Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

NWP258B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor and operate bulkwater transfer systems

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency NWP258B - Monitor and operate bulkwater transfer systems
Description This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to monitor and operate bulkwater transfer systems.
Employability Skills This unit of competency contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for staff with specific responsibility for ensuring that the operation of bulk water transfer systems complies with legislative and organisational requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
Competency Field Collection and distribution
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare work.
  • Determine work requirements for operation and monitoring of bulkwater transfer systems are in line with specifications and instructions.
  • Perform site check to prevent damage to other utilities and the environment, according to legislative and organisational requirements.
  • Select and check equipment to meet safety requirements of task and site and select, fit and use personal protective equipment.
  • Identify pumping stations and follow correct operating procedures.
       
Element: Monitor system performance and usage.
  • Conduct routine monitoring programs according to organisational maintenance schedules.
  • Identify fluctuations in demand and system changes causing dirty water.
  • Collect, analyse and record data on system performance and usage according to organisational requirements.
  • Collect and record water samples according to organisational requirements.
       
Element: Regulate flow.
  • Monitor and adjust flow regulating systems to meet demand requirements, according to organisational procedures.
  • Regulate and divert flows to facilitate repair or emergency activities.
  • Conduct isolation and inspection of transfer systems.
       
Element: Regulate pressure.
  • Monitor and adjust pressure to meet optimum delivery performance, according to organisational procedures.
  • Investigate and report pressure fluctuations according to organisational requirements.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 monitor and operate bulkwater transfer systems by:

planning and preparing for work

monitoring transfer system performance

collecting and recording data

regulating water flow

regulating water pressure.

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 person's 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 (RCC/RPL), 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 project-based 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 operator and cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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

Required skills:

operate bulkwater systems

identify and respond to operational problems

collect data

produce reports and logs

use safety and personal protective equipment

use tools and machinery

follow plans, charts, specifications and instructions

perform work-related calculations

apply procedures and standards

communicate with employees and customers

work effectively as part of a team

use communication equipment

give and receive instructions

identify system faults

use literacy skills in regard to verbal and written communication in the workplace

identify hazards.

Required knowledge:

system hydraulics basics

system layout

environmental aspects of operation

lock-out procedures for mechanical and electrical installations

relevant utilities and service bodies

communication systems

hazardous materials handling

landscape and ground structure of work area

risk factors and potential hazards of operating water transfer systems

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

effects of weather and conditions on systems, site or plant

pumps

weirs

valves

flow meters

run time meters

diurnal variations

wet and dry pumpwells

illegal connections

control systems

disinfection of systems and chemical usage.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Work requirements may include:

work site boundaries

extent and scope of work

risk assessment and preventative measures

utility location.

Bulkwater transfer systems may include:

in-line pumping stations

high and low range pumps

incline meters

scour chambers and air valves

service reservoirs

pipes, including:

polyvinyl chloride (PVC)

polyethylene

mild steel cement lined

ductile iron cement lined

cast iron cement lined

asbestos cement

copper

glass reinforced piping

structures, including:

pumping stations

meter pits

person access chambers or pits

valve chambers

regulators

erosion barriers

head walls

thrust blocks.

Legislative and organisational requirements may include:

relevant federal and state or territory legislation and regulations

codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material

documented organisational policies, manuals and induction programs

relevant community planning and development agreements, such as land care agreements.

Equipment used may include:

hand and power tools

lifting equipment

metering equipment

sluices

control devices

on- and off-road vehicles

portable pumps

communication equipment

breathing apparatus

gas detection equipment

rescue equipment

appropriate personal protective equipment.

Adjustment of flow regulation systems may include:

use of rating tables to determine:

release rates

valve positions.

Regulation of the system will include operation of:

pumping systems, including:

centrifugal

submersible

positive displacement

valving systems, including:

sluice

gate

blade

non-return

electronic and manual controlling systems

service reservoirs.

Pressure fluctuations may include:

high

low

outside acceptable limits.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Determine work requirements for operation and monitoring of bulkwater transfer systems are in line with specifications and instructions. 
Perform site check to prevent damage to other utilities and the environment, according to legislative and organisational requirements. 
Select and check equipment to meet safety requirements of task and site and select, fit and use personal protective equipment. 
Identify pumping stations and follow correct operating procedures. 
Conduct routine monitoring programs according to organisational maintenance schedules. 
Identify fluctuations in demand and system changes causing dirty water. 
Collect, analyse and record data on system performance and usage according to organisational requirements. 
Collect and record water samples according to organisational requirements. 
Monitor and adjust flow regulating systems to meet demand requirements, according to organisational procedures. 
Regulate and divert flows to facilitate repair or emergency activities. 
Conduct isolation and inspection of transfer systems. 
Monitor and adjust pressure to meet optimum delivery performance, according to organisational procedures. 
Investigate and report pressure fluctuations according to organisational requirements. 

Forms

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