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 of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative requirements may include:
relevant federal legislation, including:
National Water Commission Act 2004
Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999
relevant state or territory legislation relating to water and resource management
relevant state or territory legislation and regulations relating to OHS, including:
protective clothing and equipment
use of tools and equipment
workplace environment and safety
handling of materials
use of fire fighting equipment
use of first aid equipment
hazard control and hazardous materials and substances
relevant local government by-laws
relevant government and non-government policies and regulations, such as:
National Water Initiative
Murray Darling Basin Water Agreement
relevant community planning and development agreements, such as land care agreements
Industry codes and standards may include:
Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
water supply code of Australia
sewerage pumping state code of Australia
sewerage code of Australia
relevant Australian and New Zealand standards (AS/NZS)
international standards (ISO)

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 interpret and apply the legislation, codes and standards that underpin the operation of water organisations including:
researching, interpreting and applying relevant legislative requirements and industry codes and standards
reviewing and critically evaluating organisational compliance and reporting processes
critically evaluating and validating data used in compilation of compliance and other reporting processes
managing and reviewing compliance and reporting processes
conducting reviews of current policies and processes to deliver improved outcomes
preparing reports and communicating outcomes effectively to staff members and other organisational leaders.
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 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 should only be made 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 and cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.