Application
This unit describes the skills required to plan prepare and install metering equipment.
This unit applies to those working as a field staff with specific responsibility for ensuring that the installation of meter equipment is completed in compliance with all relevant organisational and statutory 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.
Those undertaking this unit would work under indirect supervision while performing routine tasks, in a familiar context, and ensuring minimum damage to the environment.
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. Plan and prepare work | 1.1 Conduct risk assessment for environmental safety. 1.2 Determine work requirements and work site from specifications or instructions. 1.3 Prepare work plans using relevant plans, drawings, standards and technical data according to job and safety requirements. 1.4 Select and use electrical safety equipment. 1.5 Check coordination issues, including permission to access third-party sites, isolations and permits to work with relevant personnel. 1.6 Identify, check and prepare materials, equipment and resources required to satisfy job plan. 1.7 Identify basic metering equipment and recognise specifications for operation. 1.8 Select safety equipment and fit and use personal protective equipment. 1.9 Identify yourself to customers and organise arrangements to complete repairs. |
2. Read metering equipment | 2.1 Report readings outside normal parameters and faulty meters and apply organisational procedures for estimating consumption. 2.2 Collect and report information on the performance of the metering equipment. |
3. Install flow control and metering devices | 3.1 Apply electrical safety equipment. 3.2 Isolate water flow. 3.3 Install meter or meter replacement. 3.4 Restore water flow and check for leaks and meter operation. 3.5 Remove electrical safety equipment and restore site. |
4. Maintain flow control and metering devices | 4.1 Carry out routine inspections of flow control and metering facilities in water distribution or wastewater collection systems. 4.2 Carry out preventative maintenance and service of equipment and facilities. |
5. Finalise work and complete documentation | 5.1 Check, tag and report faulty equipment and tools. 5.2 Store equipment, tools and materials. 5.3 Restore work site. 5.4 Maintain compliance reports and workplace records. 5.5 Record and report activities. |
Evidence of Performance
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 responding to operational problems
conducting risk assessment
using electrical safety procedures
using personal protective equipment
producing reports and logs
performing basic calculations to install and test equipment
installing flow control and metering devices
planning and preparing for installation of flow control and metering devices
interpreting plans, specifications and instructions for installation of flow control and metering devices
conducting routine inspections, maintenance and servicing of basic metering, flow control and regulating devices
completing workplace documentation
installing, replacing and securing basic volumetric metering equipment for domestic, industrial and commercial premises
dealing with customers
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.
impact of the principles of hydraulics on the operation of flows
system layout
lock out procedures for mechanical and electrical installations
materials handling
environmental, landscape and ground structure of work area for restoration
risk factors and potential hazards
equipment operation, capacity and limitations
effects of weather and conditions on operation of system, site and plant
flow measurement principles and procedures
layout and performance of pipes and fittings
relevant utilities and service bodies
meter types
data collection and recording system
work in confined spaces and at height
electrical safety
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
Networks