Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
23/07/2026 12:30 AM AWST
23/07/2026 12:30 AM AWST
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Perform odour and infiltration investigations
Perform odour and infiltration investigations
Unit of competency
National Code
NWPNET014
NWPNET014
State Code
AVY77
AVY77
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Transition (Replaced)
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 describes the skills required to investigate and report on odour and infiltration problems in the wastewater collection and transfer systems. The ability to investigate and resolve wastewater system problems, operate technical equipment and prepare technical reports is essential to performance.This unit applies to those working as field and operational staff with a specific responsibility for ensuring that odour and infiltration problems in wastewater collection and/or transfer systems are identified and remedied.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 WHS. Those undertaking this unit would work under indirect supervision, while performing routine tasks in a familiar context, ensuring minimum damage to the environment. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan for leak detection
- 1.1 Determine work site boundaries and leak detection requirements from plans, specifications and instructions.
- 1.2 Select and check equipment.
- 1.3 Use site inspection and service search diagrams according to work site requirements.
2. Operate leak detection equipment and report work
- 2.1 Determine and mark work site boundaries from plans and service search diagrams.
- 2.2 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.
- 2.3 Operate leak detection equipment.
- 2.4 Mark the location of leaks.
- 2.5 Expose leaks and arrange repair according to testing outcomes and organisational and statutory requirements.
- 2.6 Review, record and report work.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D1916 | NWP338B | Perform infiltration and odour investigations | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OBN90 | NWPNET035 | Perform odour and infiltration investigations | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYW7 | NWP30215 | Certificate III in Water Industry Operations | Qualification |