Application
This unit describes the skills required to conduct the installation, maintenance and repair of hydrants.
This unit applies to those working as field staff with specific responsibility for ensuring the work related to hydrants 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 work independently under indirect supervision while performing routine tasks, ensuring minimum damage to the environment, in a 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. Plan and prepare for work | 1.1 Obtain permits, isolation plans and contact Dial Before You Dig. 1.2 Identify yourself to customers and ensure customers have been notified of works and potential supply interruptions. 1.3 Conduct risk assessment of worksite and work. 1.4 Determine work requirements from specifications or instructions. 1.5 Test hydrant to determine the work required and record results. 1.6 Organise traffic management personnel. 1.7 Check all relevant licences from all personnel. 1.8 Identify, check and prepare materials, equipment and resources required. |
2. Conduct installation, maintenance and refurbishment | 2.1 Implement isolations. 2.2 Implement controls in relation to safety, environment, and barricading the work site. 2.3 Excavate and select appropriate equipment. 2.4 Complete maintenance repairs. |
3. Finalise work | 3.1 Remove isolations. 3.2 Retest hydrant and record results. 3.3 Maintain and store tools as per workplace procedures and manufacturer specifications. 3.4 Restore the worksite and complete and submit workplace records. |
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.
reading and interpreting plans and drawings, and relevant standards and instructions
using tools and specific water equipment including valve keys and standpipes
selecting Personal Protection Equipment
maintaining tools
communicating with customers
determining location, size, utilities and services from plans
applying excavation techniques including potholing and cable location
organising traffic management and concrete cutters
conducting risk assessments on site for safety, environmental factors
restoring work site
implementing isolations
operating valves
planning work
complying with water off notices, flow control and shut plans, and permits to work
charging and discharging water mains
restoring site
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.
isolations
tools and equipment, including quick cuts
traffic management
standpipes
operating within permit to works and shut plans
charging and discharging mains appropriately
site restoration
relevant legislation and standards
equipment operation, capacity, and limitations
how to escalate issues, barriers and concerns
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