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

NWPSOU054 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor and operate pump stations

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency NWPSOU054 - Monitor and operate pump stations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to operate and monitor the performance of pump stations in water and wastewater systems and undertake minor maintenance, or organise more complex maintenance, of pump stations. This may include minor maintenance tasks, including gland adjustment, packing replacement and the replacement of some fittings.This unit applies to those working as staff with specific responsibility for ensuring that pump stations operate according to organisational requirements. 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, maintenance standards and manufacturer specifications.Those undertaking this unit would work under indirect supervision, while performing routine tasks in a familiar context, ensuring minimal 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 Source
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 pump station work requirements from standard operating and maintenance procedures.
  • Perform site check to prevent damage to other utilities and the environment.
  • Select and check equipment to meet safety requirements of task and site.
  • Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.
  • Handle, use and store chemicals.
       
Element: Operate pump stations
  • Identify and set or adjust pump station components.
  • Carry out routine security inspections and cleaning duties.
  • Operate pump station.
       
Element: Maintain pump stations
  • Inspect pump station components and identify maintenance needs.
  • Schedule maintenance tasks, order appropriate materials and conduct maintenance tasks.
  • Identify and report pump station faults and carry out minor repairs.
       
Element: Monitor and adjust pump station performance
  • Apply pump station performance targets.
  • Identify and apply monitoring points and timing.
  • Monitor pump station and adjust, where necessary, to maintain operational parameters.
       
Element: Check outsourced maintenance work
  • Check that completed maintenance and repairs meet specifications.
  • Check return of pumping station to service.
       
Element: Finalise work
  • Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials.
  • Restore work site.
  • Maintain workplace records as required.
       
Element: Plan and prepare work
  • Determine pump station work requirements from standard operating and maintenance procedures.
  • Perform site check to prevent damage to other utilities and the environment.
  • Select and check equipment to meet safety requirements of task and site.
  • Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.
  • Handle, use and store chemicals.
       
Element: Operate pump stations
  • Identify and set or adjust pump station components.
  • Carry out routine security inspections and cleaning duties.
  • Operate pump station.
       
Element: Maintain pump stations
  • Inspect pump station components and identify maintenance needs.
  • Schedule maintenance tasks, order appropriate materials and conduct maintenance tasks.
  • Identify and report pump station faults and carry out minor repairs.
       
Element: Monitor and adjust pump station performance
  • Apply pump station performance targets.
  • Identify and apply monitoring points and timing.
  • Monitor pump station and adjust, where necessary, to maintain operational parameters.
       
Element: Check outsourced maintenance work
  • Check that completed maintenance and repairs meet specifications.
  • Check return of pumping station to service.
       
Element: Finalise work
  • Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials.
  • Restore work site.
  • Maintain workplace records as required.
       


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 work

1.1 Determine pump station work requirements from standard operating and maintenance procedures.

1.2 Perform site check to prevent damage to other utilities and the environment.

1.3 Select and check equipment to meet safety requirements of task and site.

1.4 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.

1.5 Handle, use and store chemicals.

2. Operate pump stations

2.1 Identify and set or adjust pump station components.

2.2 Carry out routine security inspections and cleaning duties.

2.3 Operate pump station.

3. Maintain pump stations

3.1 Inspect pump station components and identify maintenance needs.

3.2 Schedule maintenance tasks, order appropriate materials and conduct maintenance tasks.

3.3 Identify and report pump station faults and carry out minor repairs.

4. Monitor and adjust pump station performance

4.1 Apply pump station performance targets.

4.2 Identify and apply monitoring points and timing.

4.3 Monitor pump station and adjust, where necessary, to maintain operational parameters.

5. Check outsourced maintenance work

5.1 Check that completed maintenance and repairs meet specifications.

5.2 Check return of pumping station to service.

6. Finalise work

6.1 Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials.

6.2 Restore work site.

6.3 Maintain workplace records as required.

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.

operating and maintaining pumps and pumping stations

identifying system faults, operational problems and hazards

implementing remedial action

operating service

responding to operational problems

collecting data

producing reports and logs

using safety and personal protective equipment

using tools and machinery

following plans and instructions

performing work-related calculations

using communication systems

planning and preparing for work, including selecting equipment and chemicals

conducting a security inspection

monitoring and adjusting pump station performance

checking quality of outsourced maintenance work

finalising work, including completing 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.

system hydraulics basics, including suction and lift

system layout

principles and purpose of pump operation

WHS requirements

types of pump and their operational function

pump and pump station operation and maintenance procedures and standards

principles affecting selection of pump station monitoring points and timing of monitoring activities

environmental aspects of operation

lock-out procedures for mechanical and electrical installations

relevant utilities and service bodies

communication systems

hazardous materials handling

risk factors and potential hazards of operating wastewater transfer systems

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

effects of weather and conditions on system

control systems

pump station components

high and low voltage requirements

effect of lightning strikes

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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 work

1.1 Determine pump station work requirements from standard operating and maintenance procedures.

1.2 Perform site check to prevent damage to other utilities and the environment.

1.3 Select and check equipment to meet safety requirements of task and site.

1.4 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.

1.5 Handle, use and store chemicals.

2. Operate pump stations

2.1 Identify and set or adjust pump station components.

2.2 Carry out routine security inspections and cleaning duties.

2.3 Operate pump station.

3. Maintain pump stations

3.1 Inspect pump station components and identify maintenance needs.

3.2 Schedule maintenance tasks, order appropriate materials and conduct maintenance tasks.

3.3 Identify and report pump station faults and carry out minor repairs.

4. Monitor and adjust pump station performance

4.1 Apply pump station performance targets.

4.2 Identify and apply monitoring points and timing.

4.3 Monitor pump station and adjust, where necessary, to maintain operational parameters.

5. Check outsourced maintenance work

5.1 Check that completed maintenance and repairs meet specifications.

5.2 Check return of pumping station to service.

6. Finalise work

6.1 Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials.

6.2 Restore work site.

6.3 Maintain workplace records as required.

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 pump station work requirements from standard operating and maintenance procedures. 
Perform site check to prevent damage to other utilities and the environment. 
Select and check equipment to meet safety requirements of task and site. 
Select, fit and use personal protective equipment. 
Handle, use and store chemicals. 
Identify and set or adjust pump station components. 
Carry out routine security inspections and cleaning duties. 
Operate pump station. 
Inspect pump station components and identify maintenance needs. 
Schedule maintenance tasks, order appropriate materials and conduct maintenance tasks. 
Identify and report pump station faults and carry out minor repairs. 
Apply pump station performance targets. 
Identify and apply monitoring points and timing. 
Monitor pump station and adjust, where necessary, to maintain operational parameters. 
Check that completed maintenance and repairs meet specifications. 
Check return of pumping station to service. 
Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials. 
Restore work site. 
Maintain workplace records as required. 
Determine pump station work requirements from standard operating and maintenance procedures. 
Perform site check to prevent damage to other utilities and the environment. 
Select and check equipment to meet safety requirements of task and site. 
Select, fit and use personal protective equipment. 
Handle, use and store chemicals. 
Identify and set or adjust pump station components. 
Carry out routine security inspections and cleaning duties. 
Operate pump station. 
Inspect pump station components and identify maintenance needs. 
Schedule maintenance tasks, order appropriate materials and conduct maintenance tasks. 
Identify and report pump station faults and carry out minor repairs. 
Apply pump station performance targets. 
Identify and apply monitoring points and timing. 
Monitor pump station and adjust, where necessary, to maintain operational parameters. 
Check that completed maintenance and repairs meet specifications. 
Check return of pumping station to service. 
Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials. 
Restore work site. 
Maintain workplace records as required. 

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