Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Monitoring complex flow control and metering devices may include:
SCADA
checking pressures at PSVs
checking the status of valves and sensors
Equipment and tools may include:
electronic digital monitoring and metering systems (telemetry) and system adjustments
basic hand and power tools
manual chart recording systems
communication equipment
lifting and winching equipment
on- and off-road vehicles
atmosphere monitor
safety and rescue equipment
Organisational and statutory requirements may include:
by-laws and organisational policies
standard operating procedures
environment protection
occupational health and safety
marine
Water Acts
flood operation procedures
emergency and incident management plans
World Health Organisation standards
Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
Mines Act
Routine inspections may include:
interaction and communication with other employees, other authorities and the general public
visual observation
implementation of reporting procedures that may also include procedures for the implementation of by-laws, organisational policies, standard operating procedures and statutory requirements
Reporting of problems and anomalies may include:
location of faults, such as:
sensor
signal
power supply
actuator
valve
contacting designated specialist

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The candidate should demonstrate the ability to monitor the operation of complex flow control, measuring and regulating devices including:
interpreting work requirements and selecting appropriate equipment and tools, including personal protective equipment
identifying devices and equipment to be monitored and relevant operational specifications
collecting and recording information on device performance
conducting minor routine maintenance tasks and secure devices
identifying and reporting problems and anomalies
inspecting system and networks
collecting and recording data on system performance
taking samples
reporting monitoring and inspecting findings
identifying and reporting on system performance
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Access to the workplace and resources including:
documentation that should normally be available in a water industry organisation
relevant codes, standards, and government regulations
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice
a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence over time and in various contexts
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence
where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time
assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator, any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and reflecting the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.