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Ensure compliance with water industry standards, guidelines and legislation

Ensure compliance with water industry standards, guidelines and legislation

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPGEN002
State Code
AVZ34
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2016
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
15/04/2016
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit describes the skills required to ensure compliance with the risk management principles established in the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG), Australian Sewage Quality Management Guidelines and Australian Guidelines for Water Recycling (AGWR) which contribute to the improved management of water supply systems and the reduction of water quality risks for water supplies.This unit applies to those working in all roles in the water industry.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. Those undertaking this unit would mostly work independently, with supervision responsibilities, while performing complex tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Interpret key legislation and guidelines of the water industry
  • 1.1 Access and interpret the relevant guidelines and legislative requirements.
  • 1.2 Analyse the key features or elements.
  • 1.3 Establish the relationships between the guidelines and the state and territory requirements.
2. Lead compliance with legislation and reporting function
  • 2.1 Interpret organisation standards and processes for reporting compliance with legislative requirements.
  • 2.2 Integrate legislative requirements into organisation water quality management plan.
  • 2.3 Provide advice on the links between the regulatory framework and work practices.
  • 2.4 Convey importance of multiple barrier principles and their general function to team members.
  • 2.5 Manage risks utilising the organisation’s risk management principles.
  • 2.6 Collate relevant collected data to support compliance and review for completeness and accuracy.
  • 2.7 Refine and disseminate compliance reporting procedures.
3. Communicate compliance with legislation to team members
  • 3.1 Establish steps to monitor compliance and reporting function.
  • 3.2 Address identified areas of non-compliance and take corrective action.
  • 3.3 Provide feedback on compliance issues to team members.
  • 3.4 Make recommendation for preventative measures.
  • 3.5 Drive continuous improvement of work practices to achieve water quality outcomes.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCW63 NWPGEN032 Ensure compliance with water industry standards, guidelines and legislation Unit of competency