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

NWPNET013 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify and respond to water problems

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency NWPNET013 - Identify and respond to water problems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills required to monitor, identify and resolve water quality problems in water distribution systems. The ability to identify and investigate operational problems, collect samples and analyse technical information, communicate effectively with stakeholders and to interpret and apply incident management procedures is essential to performance.This unit applies to those working as field and operational staff with a specific responsibility for monitoring water quality and responding to issues affecting water quality in 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, 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: Identify and locate water quality problems
  • Conduct monitoring of water quality.
  • Investigate water quality problems and their cause.
  • Collect, analyse and report system data.
  • Collect, label and record samples.
  • Select, fit and use required safety equipment
       
Element: Respond to water quality problems
  • Analyse incidents and apply incident management procedures to resolve water quality problems.
  • Notify stakeholders of policies, procedures and plans.
  • Monitor the recovery of the system and measure recovery.
  • Investigate and review results and take action.
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Report process faults.
  • Compile reports from system data.
       
Element: Identify and locate water quality problems
  • Conduct monitoring of water quality.
  • Investigate water quality problems and their cause.
  • Collect, analyse and report system data.
  • Collect, label and record samples.
  • Select, fit and use required safety equipment
       
Element: Respond to water quality problems
  • Analyse incidents and apply incident management procedures to resolve water quality problems.
  • Notify stakeholders of policies, procedures and plans.
  • Monitor the recovery of the system and measure recovery.
  • Investigate and review results and take action.
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Report process faults.
  • Compile reports from system 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. Identify and locate water quality problems

1.1 Conduct monitoring of water quality.

1.2 Investigate water quality problems and their cause.

1.3 Collect, analyse and report system data.

1.4 Collect, label and record samples.

1.5 Select, fit and use required safety equipment

2. Respond to water quality problems

2.1 Analyse incidents and apply incident management procedures to resolve water quality problems.

2.2 Notify stakeholders of policies, procedures and plans.

2.3 Monitor the recovery of the system and measure recovery.

2.4 Investigate and review results and take action.

3. Complete documentation

3.1 Report process faults.

3.2 Compile reports from system 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.

identifying and investigating water quality problems

accessing, interpreting and applying relevant organisational and legislative requirements

undertaking sampling and testing procedures

producing reports and logs

using safety equipment and personal protective equipment

investigating types of contamination

interpreting plans, service diagrams, topographic plans, charts and specifications

monitoring inflows

identifying control system faults

monitoring characteristics of water quality

collecting samples

collecting and recording water quality data

completing incident reports and other relevant 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.

relevant legislative requirements and responsibilities

relevant procedures

established environmental management procedures

environmental impact assessment

primary agencies involved in drinking water quality management

water quality standards and issues

causes of water quality deterioration

system hydraulics

incident management processes

system processes, operation, layout

water quality specifications

environmental aspects of water systems and infrastructure

relevant utilities and service bodies

communication systems

risk management principles

risk factors and potential hazards involved in water systems

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

pipes and fittings

pumping and valving systems control systems

forces including gravitational, valve operation, hydraulic and pumps


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. Identify and locate water quality problems

1.1 Conduct monitoring of water quality.

1.2 Investigate water quality problems and their cause.

1.3 Collect, analyse and report system data.

1.4 Collect, label and record samples.

1.5 Select, fit and use required safety equipment

2. Respond to water quality problems

2.1 Analyse incidents and apply incident management procedures to resolve water quality problems.

2.2 Notify stakeholders of policies, procedures and plans.

2.3 Monitor the recovery of the system and measure recovery.

2.4 Investigate and review results and take action.

3. Complete documentation

3.1 Report process faults.

3.2 Compile reports from system 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
Conduct monitoring of water quality. 
Investigate water quality problems and their cause. 
Collect, analyse and report system data. 
Collect, label and record samples. 
Select, fit and use required safety equipment 
Analyse incidents and apply incident management procedures to resolve water quality problems. 
Notify stakeholders of policies, procedures and plans. 
Monitor the recovery of the system and measure recovery. 
Investigate and review results and take action. 
Report process faults. 
Compile reports from system data. 
Conduct monitoring of water quality. 
Investigate water quality problems and their cause. 
Collect, analyse and report system data. 
Collect, label and record samples. 
Select, fit and use required safety equipment 
Analyse incidents and apply incident management procedures to resolve water quality problems. 
Notify stakeholders of policies, procedures and plans. 
Monitor the recovery of the system and measure recovery. 
Investigate and review results and take action. 
Report process faults. 
Compile reports from system data. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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