Application
This unit of competency describes the skills required to inspect asset condition, to plan for asset repairs and to monitor and report on maintenance and repair work completion. The ability to identify faults, gather data, interpret technical information, assess risks and produce technical work plans and reports are essential to performance.
This unit applies to those working as field staff with responsibility for ensuring that water collection, distribution, storage and transfer assets are regularly monitored and for conducting scheduled maintenance and repair work on assets.
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, in a familiar context, while performing routine tasks 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. Analyse asset condition and determine remedial action | 1.1 Schedule routine inspections of assets and monitor fault reporting. 1.2 Collect and analyse data on asset and infrastructure condition. 1.3 Determine and cost asset maintenance and repair methods. 1.4 Select, fit and use equipment including personal protective equipment. |
2. Plan and prepare for asset repair | 2.1 Schedule and plan work site investigations and repair activities. 2.2 Develop repair plans and procedures and communicate to all stakeholders. 2.3 Assess and record environmental and WHS risks and specify appropriate preventative measures. 2.4 Select equipment, materials, prefabricated components and fittings and make available for use on site. |
3. Monitor and report maintenance activities | 3.1 Monitor repair and maintenance progress and keep records. 3.2 Inspect, confirm and report completion of repair and maintenance. |
4. Complete records and reports | 4.1 Complete workplace records and reports. 4.2 Make recommendations which contribute to the continuous improvement and quality of the organisation’s systems. |
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 solving operational problems
undertaking calculations
determining work requirements
monitoring system operations and processes
producing reports and logs
using safety equipment and personal protective equipment
interpreting plans and instructions
interpreting the organisation’s policies, standard operating procedures and standards for monitoring and maintenance of assets
calculating water pressures and flows
conducting operational and maintenance inspections
monitoring fault reports
collecting and analysing operational and mechanical data
identifying and assessing work methods effectiveness
planning investigations and repairs
developing repair procedures
assessing risks and specifying preventive methods
selecting equipment, materials, prefabricated components and fittings
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.
environmental aspects of water distribution systems and infrastructure
WHS procedures
lock out procedures for mechanical and electrical installations
cleaning and protection of assets
policies and standard operating procedures for monitoring and maintenance of assets
relevant utilities and service bodies
communication systems
environment, landscape and ground structure of work area
risk factors and potential hazards involved with water pressures and flows
equipment operation, capacity and limitations
effects of weather and conditions on operation of supply infrastructure
system pipes and fittings
pumping and valving systems
system layout, process, operation
gravity systems
control systems
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