NWP410C
Coordinate and monitor asset construction and maintenance

This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to coordinate and monitor asset construction and maintenance, including site management and associated commissioning and post-commissioning activities.

Application

This unit is required by operators with responsibility for ensuring that asset construction and maintenance activities are performed and completed in compliance with all relevant organisational and statutory requirements. The level of responsibility may vary according to the size, scope, location, and technical complexity of individual projects.


Prerequisites

Not applicable.


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Plan and prepare for asset construction and maintenance.

1.1 Determine work requirements according to asset purpose, maintenance history, components, maintenance schedules and known logistics.

1.2 Confirm maintenance plan and prioritise and schedule work.

1.3 Confirm authorisations and communication with stakeholders.

1.4 Identify and address stakeholders issues that impact on construction or maintenance.

1.5 Conduct site inspections according to organisational procedures and risk management guidelines.

2Undertake work site maintenance.

2.1 Monitor material handling procedures according to organisational requirements.

2.2 Monitor construction activities to ensure compliance with occupational health and safety and environmental regulations.

2.3 Confirm maintenance requirements by detailed diagnosis of problems and conditions at the site.

2.4 Carry out maintenance tasks according to the condition of the equipment and organisational requirements.

2.5 Use equipment, tools and technology safely, effectively and productively.

3Test and commission work.

3.1 Conduct tests and apply defined commissioning programs according to organisational and manufacturers' requirements.

3.2 Monitor test results to ensure that the assets function within agreed specifications.

3.3 Conduct and record inspections according to commissioning and stakeholders requirements.

4Conduct post-maintenance activities.

4.1 Coordinate and monitor work site inspections and rehabilitation.

4.2 Undertake a review of the construction or installation and monitor asset performance.

4.3 Identify defects and make arrangements to rectify them.

4.4 Complete reports and documentation required by the organisation.

4.5 Store and secure reports according to information and data management system.

Required Skills

Required skills:

interpret and make adjustments to asset maintenance plan

monitor work progress against a plan

apply relevant organisational procedures based on legislation, risk management, manufacturers guidelines, site conditions and quality standards

conduct site inspections and investigations

communicate with supervisors, team members, contractors and the public using clear and direct communication

prepare reports for management on asset monitoring and maintenance in organisation proformas

interpret and apply a range of organisation documents

liaise and negotiate with local and internal stakeholders

detect and solve operational problems within area of authority and delegation

work within safety requirements, identify hazards and use equipment and processes safely

use safety and personal protective equipment

interpret policies, standard operating procedures and standards related to monitoring and maintenance of water services assets

control system operations, processes, failure and rectification

use required forms of transport including marine craft, 4 wheel drive vehicles, aircraft, snow mobiles based on site location and conditions and safety and equipment management procedures

use organisation equipment, tools and technology

Required knowledge:

enterprise contract conditions and compliance

site inspection and investigation procedures

organisational policies, procedures, guidelines and requirements for asset monitoring and maintenance

system layout, integrity, design and performance

evaluation and investigation requirements

enterprise auditing and recording procedures and reporting requirements

characteristics, technical capabilities and limitations of materials and equipment according to manufacturers' specifications

occupational health and safety policies and procedures including material handling procedures, use of protective equipment, safe driving in hazardous conditions, bush and water survival, working in the location of power supplies, working in confined spaces

relevant environmental and natural resource management legislation

risk factors and potential hazards involved with water pressures and flows

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to plan, coordinate and monitor the construction or maintenance of water industry assets, including:

analysing work requirements

prioritising and scheduling work

liaising and negotiating with all relevant stakeholders and work teams

planning construction or maintenance activities

monitoring work performance for compliance with OHS and other organisational and statutory requirements

providing technical advice on maintenance methods

conducting risk and hazard assessments

reporting recommendations for risk and hazard prevention

conducting or supervising asset tests

implementing commissioning programs and post commissioning inspections

coordinating and monitoring the rehabilitation of the worksite

reviewing the construction or installation and monitoring performance

identifying and reporting defects

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access to the workplace and resources including:

documentation that should normally be available in a water industry organisation

relevant codes, standards, and government regulations

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice

a decision of competence should only be made when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence over time and in various contexts

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence

where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator, any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and reflecting the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Work requirements will include the organisation and site specific requirements including:

purpose and history of site and its assets

maintenance plans and specifications

site location and conditions

risk and hazard management procedures

communication methods and equipment

authorisations, permits and restrictions

environmental and heritage conditions

recording and reporting asset condition and maintenance

preparing and coordinating the availability and transporting of:

maintenance and construction support

equipment and tools

replacement assets

safety and protective equipment

communication equipment

technical expertise

surveying equipment

camping and survival resources

rescue and retrieval resources

Authorisations may include:

federal, state and local government

quarantine controls

legal access

traffic management

Blue Card

Stakeholders may include:

contractors

government and regulatory authorities

property owners

utility organisations

specialised work teams

general public

asset users

Site inspections may include:

confirmation of:

plans

contracts

purpose

asset history

fault reports

components

risk factors

inspection of preparation work

assessment of compliance with specifications and manufacturers' guidelines

assessment of compliance with procedures and legislation including:

occupational health and safety requirements

environmental

natural resource management

water quality

Occupational health and safety and environmental requirements will include:

working with, near and in:

confined spaces

heights

water

forests

equipment operation

plant operation

contamination issues

weather exposure

herbicides

pesticides

solvents

fuels

PPE requirements

onsite communication and procedures for working remotely.

equipment:

ladders

harness

trailer

personnel safety:

medical constraints and conditions

CPR

First Aid

water survival

bush survival

self rescue

traffic management authority

Maintenance tasks will be influenced by consideration of:

performance benchmarks

reference marks

CTF

relevant section:

control

approach

inlet

tailwater

DM

long survey

staff gauges

peak level indicators

power supplies

instrument circuits

lightning protection

banks

site access

transducer exposure

Organisational and manufacturers' requirements may include:

general and special conditions of contract and site specifications

plans, maps and drawings

authorisations and permits

operational manuals

manufacturers' manuals and specifications

maintenance manuals

plans of other authorities, services and utilities

hazard and response reports

project plans

maintenance checklists


Sectors

Not applicable.


Competency Field

Asset management.


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not applicable.