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.
Equipment used may include:
electronic monitoring, telemetry and metering systems
manual chart recording systems
on- and off-road vehicles
testing and sampling equipment
communication equipment
personal protective equipment
atmosphere monitoring equipment
breathing apparatus
rescue equipment
appropriate personal protective equipment
pumping systems
valving systems
communication equipment
computerised equipment
Faults may include:
illegal usage
water quality
low pressure
flow
Organisational procedures and statutory requirements may include:
occupational health and safety procedures, including use of personal protective equipment
by-laws and organisational policies
standard operating procedures
environment protection
hazardous substances
equal employment opportunity
occupational health and safety
relevant Australian Standards
manufacturer's standards and specifications
World Health Organisation standards
Australian Drinking Water Guidelines
Flow regulation systems may include:
pumping systems
valving systems
gravity flow systems
service reservoirs
electronic and manual control systems
Monitoring and coordination may require:
interaction and communication with other employees, other authorities and the general public
visual observation
implementation of reporting procedures that may also include lock out for electrical and mechanical installations and procedures for the implementation of by-laws, organisational policies, standard operating procedures and statutory requirements
Distribution processes may include:
monitoring of system demands
monitoring pressure
attending to and recording water supply problems such as low pressure and water quality
Process faults may include:
pressure leakage
main breaks
contamination
odour
discolouration

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 will provide evidence of monitoring and coordinating the operation of bulkwater or water distribution systems:
Interpreting a range of technical documentation,
identifying and investigating operational problems
collecting and analysing technical information
conducting routine inspections
analysing and reporting system performance data
meeting organisation standards for optimising water distribution 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.