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

NWPIRR032 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor and control rural water distribution operations

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency NWPIRR032 - Monitor and control rural water distribution operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to monitor, control and coordinate rural water flow, scheduling and delivery and to report on rural water distribution, including irrigation, domestic and stock supply systems. The ability to identify faults, gather data, interpret technical information and operate technical equipment is essential to performance.This unit applies to those working as field staff with a responsibility for monitoring and operating rural water distribution systems.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to WHS.Those undertaking this unit would work under indirect supervision, while performing routine tasks ensuring minimum damage to the environment, in a familiar context. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Irrigation
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: Monitor water delivery system
  • Perform routine inspections of channel flow rates, regulations and delivery according to demand and organisational and statutory requirements.
  • Gather and record system performance data.
  • Identify and correct system faults according to plans and service standards.
  • Select, fit and use required safety equipment, including personal protective equipment.
       
Element: Control processes
  • Determine and apply system adjustments required to meet demands.
  • Initiate and coordinate system adjustments required for delivery or channel flow rates.
  • Integrate processes to improve the delivery network performance.
       
Element: Analyse data and compile reports
  • Conduct analysis of actual performance against planned system performance using system data and records.
  • Compile reports from system performance data.
       
Element: Monitor water delivery system
  • Perform routine inspections of channel flow rates, regulations and delivery according to demand and organisational and statutory requirements.
  • Gather and record system performance data.
  • Identify and correct system faults according to plans and service standards.
  • Select, fit and use required safety equipment, including personal protective equipment.
       
Element: Control processes
  • Determine and apply system adjustments required to meet demands.
  • Initiate and coordinate system adjustments required for delivery or channel flow rates.
  • Integrate processes to improve the delivery network performance.
       
Element: Analyse data and compile reports
  • Conduct analysis of actual performance against planned system performance using system data and records.
  • Compile reports from system performance data.
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Monitor water delivery system

1.1 Perform routine inspections of channel flow rates, regulations and delivery according to demand and organisational and statutory requirements.

1.2 Gather and record system performance data.

1.3 Identify and correct system faults according to plans and service standards.

1.4 Select, fit and use required safety equipment, including personal protective equipment.

2. Control processes

2.1 Determine and apply system adjustments required to meet demands.

2.2 Initiate and coordinate system adjustments required for delivery or channel flow rates.

2.3 Integrate processes to improve the delivery network performance.

3. Analyse data and compile reports

3.1 Conduct analysis of actual performance against planned system performance using system data and records.

3.2 Compile reports from system performance data.

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.

solving operational problems

calculating water flows

laying and joining pipes

installing associated fittings and components

interpreting and following plans, instructions and standard operating procedures

using safety equipment and personal protective equipment

using tools and machinery

identifying hazards

monitoring, controlling and coordinating rural water flow, scheduling and delivery

conducting system inspections

gathering and recording system performance data

identifying and correcting system faults

adjusting system to meet demand

integrating processes

analysing system performance

completing required documentation

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.

inspection of rural distribution systems

coordination processes

system layout and processes

environmental aspects of rural distribution systems

policies and standard operating procedures

relevant utilities and service bodies

risk factors and potential hazards

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

effects of weather and conditions on operation of rural water distribution systems

pipes and fittings

pumping and valving systems

gravity and control systems


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Monitor water delivery system

1.1 Perform routine inspections of channel flow rates, regulations and delivery according to demand and organisational and statutory requirements.

1.2 Gather and record system performance data.

1.3 Identify and correct system faults according to plans and service standards.

1.4 Select, fit and use required safety equipment, including personal protective equipment.

2. Control processes

2.1 Determine and apply system adjustments required to meet demands.

2.2 Initiate and coordinate system adjustments required for delivery or channel flow rates.

2.3 Integrate processes to improve the delivery network performance.

3. Analyse data and compile reports

3.1 Conduct analysis of actual performance against planned system performance using system data and records.

3.2 Compile reports from system performance data.

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
Perform routine inspections of channel flow rates, regulations and delivery according to demand and organisational and statutory requirements. 
Gather and record system performance data. 
Identify and correct system faults according to plans and service standards. 
Select, fit and use required safety equipment, including personal protective equipment. 
Determine and apply system adjustments required to meet demands. 
Initiate and coordinate system adjustments required for delivery or channel flow rates. 
Integrate processes to improve the delivery network performance. 
Conduct analysis of actual performance against planned system performance using system data and records. 
Compile reports from system performance data. 
Perform routine inspections of channel flow rates, regulations and delivery according to demand and organisational and statutory requirements. 
Gather and record system performance data. 
Identify and correct system faults according to plans and service standards. 
Select, fit and use required safety equipment, including personal protective equipment. 
Determine and apply system adjustments required to meet demands. 
Initiate and coordinate system adjustments required for delivery or channel flow rates. 
Integrate processes to improve the delivery network performance. 
Conduct analysis of actual performance against planned system performance using system data and records. 
Compile reports from system performance data. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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