Maintain tanks and water storage assets

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver NWP245B, 'Maintain tanks and water storage assets'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Maintain tanks and water storage assets' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1Plan and prepare for work.

1.1 Determine work requirements for maintenance and repair of tanks and water storage assets from specifications and instructions.

1.2 Plan work according to job requirements using relevant plans, drawings, standards and technical data.

1.3 Check coordination issues with relevant personnel, including isolations and permits to work.

1.4 Identify, check and prepare materials, equipment and resources required to satisfy job plan according to legislative and organisational requirements.

1.5 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.

2Clean and maintain water tanks and water storage assets.

2.1 Monitor, operate and tag flow-regulating devices to isolate tanks according to organisational requirements.

2.2 Use safety equipment and follow safety procedures for entry into storages.

2.3 Carry out de-silting processes and clean and flush assets according to organisational requirements.

2.4 Repair minor structural damage to storage assets and tanks and identify and report major faults according to organisational procedures.

2.5 Check and operate flow-regulating devices to return tank to service.

2.6 Check maintenance and repairs to tanks and water storage assets to ensure specifications are met.

2.7 Check level sensing equipment and alarms to ensure effective operation.

3Review, report and record work.

3.1 Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials according to manufacturer guidelines and organisational procedures.

3.2 Restore work site to meet environmental and organisational requirements.

3.3 Maintain workplace records as required.


Qualifications and Skillsets

NWP245B appears in the following qualifications:

  • NWP20107 - Certificate II in Water Operations
  • UEE21310 - Certificate II in Remote Area Essential Service
  • UEE21311 - Certificate II in Remote Area Essential Service