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

NWPNET004 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor and operate network systems

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency NWPNET004 - Monitor and operate network systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to monitor and operate network systems including planning and preparing work site and monitoring performance and usage of distribution.This unit applies to those working as field and operational staff with responsibility for the water distribution systems and practical delivery, monitoring and regulation of reticulated water distribution services. 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.Those undertaking this unit would work under indirect supervision, while performing routine tasks, in a familiar context, ensuring minimum damage to the environment. 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 Networks
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: Establish system constraints and plan and prepare work site
  • Conduct risk assessment for environmental, safety and water quality factors.
  • Determine system layout and operational problem areas from specifications or instructions.
  • Plan work required to operate and adjust water reticulation system.
  • Select and check equipment and personal protective equipment to meet safety requirements of task and site.
  • Identify and locate isolation valves and hydrants.
  • Collect and report data on system performance and usage.
       
Element: Operate pump station
  • Identify and set or adjust pump station components.
  • Check and report on reservoir.
  • Identify system faults and adjust as required.
       
Element: Monitor performance and usage of distribution systems
  • Identify fluctuations in supply, system changes, community demands and water quality complaints.
  • Collect and report data on system performance and usage.
  • Collect and record water samples and monitor water quality.
       
Element: Regulate flow and pressure and identify issues
  • Inspect flow regulating systems and adjust to meet demand requirements.
  • Regulate and divert flows to facilitate repair or emergency activities.
  • Monitor and adjust pressure to meet optimum delivery.
  • Investigate and report pressure fluctuations.
  • Document and report reticulation and distribution information.
       
Element: Establish system constraints and plan and prepare work site
  • Conduct risk assessment for environmental, safety and water quality factors.
  • Determine system layout and operational problem areas from specifications or instructions.
  • Plan work required to operate and adjust water reticulation system.
  • Select and check equipment and personal protective equipment to meet safety requirements of task and site.
  • Identify and locate isolation valves and hydrants.
  • Collect and report data on system performance and usage.
       
Element: Operate pump station
  • Identify and set or adjust pump station components.
  • Check and report on reservoir.
  • Identify system faults and adjust as required.
       
Element: Monitor performance and usage of distribution systems
  • Identify fluctuations in supply, system changes, community demands and water quality complaints.
  • Collect and report data on system performance and usage.
  • Collect and record water samples and monitor water quality.
       
Element: Regulate flow and pressure and identify issues
  • Inspect flow regulating systems and adjust to meet demand requirements.
  • Regulate and divert flows to facilitate repair or emergency activities.
  • Monitor and adjust pressure to meet optimum delivery.
  • Investigate and report pressure fluctuations.
  • Document and report reticulation and distribution information.
       


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. Establish system constraints and plan and prepare work site

1.1 Conduct risk assessment for environmental, safety and water quality factors.

1.2 Determine system layout and operational problem areas from specifications or instructions.

1.3 Plan work required to operate and adjust water reticulation system.

1.4 Select and check equipment and personal protective equipment to meet safety requirements of task and site.

1.5 Identify and locate isolation valves and hydrants.

1.6 Collect and report data on system performance and usage.

2. Operate pump station

2.1 Identify and set or adjust pump station components.

2.2 Check and report on reservoir.

2.3 Identify system faults and adjust as required.

3. Monitor performance and usage of distribution systems

3.1 Identify fluctuations in supply, system changes, community demands and water quality complaints.

3.2 Collect and report data on system performance and usage.

3.3 Collect and record water samples and monitor water quality.

4. Regulate flow and pressure and identify issues

4.1 Inspect flow regulating systems and adjust to meet demand requirements.

4.2 Regulate and divert flows to facilitate repair or emergency activities.

4.3 Monitor and adjust pressure to meet optimum delivery.

4.4 Investigate and report pressure fluctuations.

4.5 Document and report reticulation and distribution information.

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 responding to operational problems

collecting data

producing reports and logs

using tools and machinery

following plans, charts and instructions

performing work-related calculations

installing and operating a stand pipe or fire plug

recording water losses

identifying system faults

identifying hazards

implementing remedial action to maintain supply

operating reticulation and distribution systems

identifying conditions of system

preparing work site

monitoring system performance and usage

monitoring and diverting flow

monitoring and regulating pressure

collecting samples

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.

impact of the principles of hydraulics on the operation of flows

system layout and performance

standard operating procedures

water hammer

water quality and disinfection requirements

environmental aspects of operation

electrical safety for disconnecting and changing meters and fittings

lock out procedures for mechanical and electrical installations

risk factors and potential hazards of operating water distribution systems

conditions for connection to live water mains

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

effects of weather and conditions on systems, site or plant

control systems

water pumping stations and reservoirs

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

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. Establish system constraints and plan and prepare work site

1.1 Conduct risk assessment for environmental, safety and water quality factors.

1.2 Determine system layout and operational problem areas from specifications or instructions.

1.3 Plan work required to operate and adjust water reticulation system.

1.4 Select and check equipment and personal protective equipment to meet safety requirements of task and site.

1.5 Identify and locate isolation valves and hydrants.

1.6 Collect and report data on system performance and usage.

2. Operate pump station

2.1 Identify and set or adjust pump station components.

2.2 Check and report on reservoir.

2.3 Identify system faults and adjust as required.

3. Monitor performance and usage of distribution systems

3.1 Identify fluctuations in supply, system changes, community demands and water quality complaints.

3.2 Collect and report data on system performance and usage.

3.3 Collect and record water samples and monitor water quality.

4. Regulate flow and pressure and identify issues

4.1 Inspect flow regulating systems and adjust to meet demand requirements.

4.2 Regulate and divert flows to facilitate repair or emergency activities.

4.3 Monitor and adjust pressure to meet optimum delivery.

4.4 Investigate and report pressure fluctuations.

4.5 Document and report reticulation and distribution information.

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
Conduct risk assessment for environmental, safety and water quality factors. 
Determine system layout and operational problem areas from specifications or instructions. 
Plan work required to operate and adjust water reticulation system. 
Select and check equipment and personal protective equipment to meet safety requirements of task and site. 
Identify and locate isolation valves and hydrants. 
Collect and report data on system performance and usage. 
Identify and set or adjust pump station components. 
Check and report on reservoir. 
Identify system faults and adjust as required. 
Identify fluctuations in supply, system changes, community demands and water quality complaints. 
Collect and report data on system performance and usage. 
Collect and record water samples and monitor water quality. 
Inspect flow regulating systems and adjust to meet demand requirements. 
Regulate and divert flows to facilitate repair or emergency activities. 
Monitor and adjust pressure to meet optimum delivery. 
Investigate and report pressure fluctuations. 
Document and report reticulation and distribution information. 
Conduct risk assessment for environmental, safety and water quality factors. 
Determine system layout and operational problem areas from specifications or instructions. 
Plan work required to operate and adjust water reticulation system. 
Select and check equipment and personal protective equipment to meet safety requirements of task and site. 
Identify and locate isolation valves and hydrants. 
Collect and report data on system performance and usage. 
Identify and set or adjust pump station components. 
Check and report on reservoir. 
Identify system faults and adjust as required. 
Identify fluctuations in supply, system changes, community demands and water quality complaints. 
Collect and report data on system performance and usage. 
Collect and record water samples and monitor water quality. 
Inspect flow regulating systems and adjust to meet demand requirements. 
Regulate and divert flows to facilitate repair or emergency activities. 
Monitor and adjust pressure to meet optimum delivery. 
Investigate and report pressure fluctuations. 
Document and report reticulation and distribution information. 

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