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

NWPNET023 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain and repair network assets for wastewater

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency NWPNET023 - Maintain and repair network assets for wastewater
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to maintain and repair pipes, drains and wastewater collection assets.This unit applies to those working as field staff with specific responsibility for ensuring that repair and maintenance of wastewater assets is completed in a safe and timely manner.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: Plan and prepare for work
  • Conduct risk assessment for environmental and safety factors.
  • Determine work requirements, materials and configuration from plans, specifications, instructions and/or organisational procedures.
  • Check coordination issues with relevant personnel, including isolations, licences and permits to work.
  • Identify networks system operation requirements.
  • Arrange remove site protection.
       
Element: Conduct maintenance
  • Isolate the work area.
  • Determine appropriate repair method from job specifications and instructions.
  • Maintain and repair structural damage to assets.
  • Check maintenance and repairs to assets to ensure specifications are met.
  • Restore work site to meet environmental and organisational requirements.
       
Element: Review, report and record work
  • Check, tag and report faulty equipment and tools.
  • Store equipment, tools and materials.
  • Complete and process workplace records.
       
Element: Plan and prepare for work
  • Conduct risk assessment for environmental and safety factors.
  • Determine work requirements, materials and configuration from plans, specifications, instructions and/or organisational procedures.
  • Check coordination issues with relevant personnel, including isolations, licences and permits to work.
  • Identify networks system operation requirements.
  • Arrange remove site protection.
       
Element: Conduct maintenance
  • Isolate the work area.
  • Determine appropriate repair method from job specifications and instructions.
  • Maintain and repair structural damage to assets.
  • Check maintenance and repairs to assets to ensure specifications are met.
  • Restore work site to meet environmental and organisational requirements.
       
Element: Review, report and record work
  • Check, tag and report faulty equipment and tools.
  • Store equipment, tools and materials.
  • Complete and process workplace records.
       


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. Plan and prepare for work

1.1 Conduct risk assessment for environmental and safety factors.

1.2 Determine work requirements, materials and configuration from plans, specifications, instructions and/or organisational procedures.

1.3 Check coordination issues with relevant personnel, including isolations, licences and permits to work.

1.4 Identify networks system operation requirements.

1.5 Arrange remove site protection.

2. Conduct maintenance

2.1 Isolate the work area.

2.2 Determine appropriate repair method from job specifications and instructions.

2.3 Maintain and repair structural damage to assets.

2.4 Check maintenance and repairs to assets to ensure specifications are met.

2.5 Restore work site to meet environmental and organisational requirements.

3. Review, report and record work

3.1 Check, tag and report faulty equipment and tools.

3.2 Store equipment, tools and materials.

3.3 Complete and process workplace records.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. The candidate must be assessed on at least two of the network assets listed in the Range of Conditions. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

planning work site i.e. personnel, equipment, materials

requesting permits, approvals, other utilities diagrams and maps

conducting risk implementing appropriate environmental controls

using tools and specific wastewater equipment

selecting and applying PPE

preserving personal safety

performing work-related calculations

identifying and responding to operational problems including main, connection chokes, pump stations and faults

using communication tools including phones and laptops

interpreting plans, instructions and procedures

determining location, size, utilities, services from plans, specifications and organisational procedures

applying excavation techniques

maintaining and repairing wastewater pipes and fittings by:

undertaking excavation

clearing chokes

undertaking CCTV inspection for roots intrusion, storm water ingress and infiltration

jet foaming

jet cleaning

installing connections

installing pipes and fittings

measuring and cutting pipes

making joints

selecting and placing bedding and backfill material

locating and repairing chokes

repairing valves

controlling flows in gravity networks

maintaining and repairing structures by:

undertaking excavation

repairing access chambers

maintaining pump stations

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.

system hydraulics basics

infiltration

roots intrusion

storm water ingress

excavation techniques

ground support systems

environmental and health aspects and impacts

relevant legislation, policies and procedures

safety data sheets (SDS)

landscape and ground structure of work area

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

control systems

pipe systems and installation requirements

characteristics of pipe materials

testing and sampling systems

methods of repairing concrete, brick and stone structures

concrete placement techniques, including compaction

relevant utilities and service bodies to identify allocation of road reserve

effects of weather and conditions on construction site or plant

requirements around excavation

Cathodic Protection, Denso wrap, Stopaq


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. Plan and prepare for work

1.1 Conduct risk assessment for environmental and safety factors.

1.2 Determine work requirements, materials and configuration from plans, specifications, instructions and/or organisational procedures.

1.3 Check coordination issues with relevant personnel, including isolations, licences and permits to work.

1.4 Identify networks system operation requirements.

1.5 Arrange remove site protection.

2. Conduct maintenance

2.1 Isolate the work area.

2.2 Determine appropriate repair method from job specifications and instructions.

2.3 Maintain and repair structural damage to assets.

2.4 Check maintenance and repairs to assets to ensure specifications are met.

2.5 Restore work site to meet environmental and organisational requirements.

3. Review, report and record work

3.1 Check, tag and report faulty equipment and tools.

3.2 Store equipment, tools and materials.

3.3 Complete and process workplace records.

Network assets includes:

water mains

connections

pump stations

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 and safety factors. 
Determine work requirements, materials and configuration from plans, specifications, instructions and/or organisational procedures. 
Check coordination issues with relevant personnel, including isolations, licences and permits to work. 
Identify networks system operation requirements. 
Arrange remove site protection. 
Isolate the work area. 
Determine appropriate repair method from job specifications and instructions. 
Maintain and repair structural damage to assets. 
Check maintenance and repairs to assets to ensure specifications are met. 
Restore work site to meet environmental and organisational requirements. 
Check, tag and report faulty equipment and tools. 
Store equipment, tools and materials. 
Complete and process workplace records. 
Conduct risk assessment for environmental and safety factors. 
Determine work requirements, materials and configuration from plans, specifications, instructions and/or organisational procedures. 
Check coordination issues with relevant personnel, including isolations, licences and permits to work. 
Identify networks system operation requirements. 
Arrange remove site protection. 
Isolate the work area. 
Determine appropriate repair method from job specifications and instructions. 
Maintain and repair structural damage to assets. 
Check maintenance and repairs to assets to ensure specifications are met. 
Restore work site to meet environmental and organisational requirements. 
Check, tag and report faulty equipment and tools. 
Store equipment, tools and materials. 
Complete and process workplace records. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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