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Maintain and repair network assets for bulkwater

Maintain and repair network assets for bulkwater

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPNET024
State Code
AVY70
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2015
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2016
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
15/04/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills required to maintain and repair bulkwater assets, including planning and preparing for work, conducting maintenance and repair work, and cleaning, flushing and disinfecting as appropriate.This unit applies to those working as field staff with responsibility for ensuring that maintenance and repair work on bulkwater assets is completed in a safe and timely manner.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, particularly those related to manufacturers’ guidelines, WHS, lock out, disinfection and maintenance.Those undertaking this unit would work independently or in a team using own familiar resources, while performing routine tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for maintenance
  • 1.1 Determine work requirements for the maintenance and repair of assets from work drawings, plans, specifications and instructions.
  • 1.2 Select and check equipment and tools required to meet safety requirements of task and site.
  • 1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.
2. Maintain and repair assets, pipes and fittings
  • 2.1 Repair or replace leakages and damaged assets.
  • 2.2 Check and clean pipes and fittings before use.
  • 2.3 Select fittings and tools and lay and/or join assets.
  • 2.4 Conduct preventative maintenance according to organisational maintenance programs.
  • 2.5 Perform cleaning, flushing and disinfection.
  • 2.6 Check work to ensure that specifications have been met.
3. Finalise work
  • 3.1 Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials.
  • 3.2 Restore work site to meet environmental and organisational requirements.
  • 3.3 Complete workplace records and process them as required.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1861 NWP244B Maintain and repair bulkwater assets Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBN85 NWPNET046 Maintain and repair network assets for bulkwater Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AYW4 NWP20115 Certificate II in Water Industry Operations Qualification