Application
This unit describes the skills required to maintain the operational integrity of already installed meters, metering systems and their components. This unit covers corrective, predictive and preventative maintenance.
This unit applies to those working in the water industry as field or operational staff maintaining meters for rural water supply.
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 independently under direct supervision, while performing routine tasks in familiar context.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. Confirm meter type and location within asset management system | 1.1 Obtain organisational maintenance plan and manufacturer guidelines. 1.2 Locate meter emplacement on a map, or by GPS, or according to organisational procedures. 1.3 Confirm that meter type and number match maintenance plan or manufacturer guidelines. |
2. Check condition of meters and metering system | 2.1 Check components and identify faults using an asset condition checklist. 2.2 Establish maintenance requirements. |
3. Maintain meter and meter facilities | 3.1 Repair or replace faulty components. 3.2 Identify faults which need to be rectified by a third party. |
4. Test and recommission | 4.1 Ensure meter complies with standards. 4.2 Perform on-site re-test of meter. 4.3 Record faults and meter performance, maintenance and repairs. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. The candidate must be assessed in at least two of the different fault types 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.
reading and analysing electronic display
inputting data into electronic controller
working with low voltage wiring
reading manufacturers’ instructions, plans, exploded drawings and parts catalogues
reading verification marks
using tags and seals
confirming the site and the meter
checking meter condition
replacing components
documenting the maintenance
Evidence of Knowledge
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 organisational policies and procedures for water meter maintenance
organisational rights and responsibilities
manufacturers' maintenance procedures for specific meter types
knowledge of checking pattern approval requirements
standards for non-urban metering
GPS coordinates
meter types and accuracy limits
roles and responsibilities of maintenance personnel
WHS guidelines
environmental, cultural and heritage guidelines
Assessment Conditions
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.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Irrigation