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Perform odour and infiltration investigations

Perform odour and infiltration investigations

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPNET065
State Code
OEJ31
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
17/03/2023
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
17/03/2023
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform odour and infiltration investigations.It includes investigating and reporting odours and infiltration problems in the wastewater collection and transfer systems. It also includes resolving wastewater system problems, operating technical equipment and preparing technical reports.This unit applies to those working as field and operational staff, with a specific responsibility for ensuring odour and infiltration problems are identified and remedied. Those undertaking this unit would work under appropriate supervision, while performing routine tasks in a familiar context, and ensuring minimum damage to the environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for infiltration detection
  • 1.1 Determine worksite boundaries and infiltration detection requirements from plans, specifications and instructions
  • 1.2 Conduct risk assessment for environmental and safety factors, including personal protective equipment (PPE), to ensure it is safe to commence work
  • 1.3 Select and check infiltration equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Determine work requirements for the maintenance and repair of assets from work drawings, plans, specifications and instructions
  • 1.5 Identify, notify and communicate with customers according to workplace procedures
2 Investigate odour and infiltration complaints
  • 2.1 Investigate root cause of odour and determine appropriate remedial action
  • 2.2 Recommend actions to control odour within the network asset systems
  • 2.3 Report findings according to workplace procedures
3 Operate infiltration detection equipment
  • 3.1 Operate infiltration equipment according to workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Determine the location of infiltration and mark according to testing outcomes and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Restore worksite according to workplace procedures
4 Review, report and record work
  • 4.1 Tag and report faulty equipment and tools and advise appropriate personnel
  • 4.2 Store equipment, tools and materials according to manufacturer and workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Complete and process workplace records according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OBN90 NWPNET035 Perform odour and infiltration investigations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIH1 NWP30222 Certificate III in Water Industry Operations Qualification