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 and state or territory legislation
relevant local government by-laws
relevant government and non-government policies and regulations
relevant community planning and development agreements, such as land care agreements
Environmentally sustainable practices may include:
minimising factors that contribute to environmental degradation
directly or indirectly minimising production of greenhouse gases
other contributing factors, including:
minimisation of waste materials
correct use of enterprise vehicles and machinery
re-use or recycling of trade materials where possible
overall reduction of energy usage through general awareness
use of appropriate technologies
licensing agreements
proper disposal of waste materials
restriction of burning off
correct handling of toxic substances
containment of chlorofluorocarbons and other hazardous substances

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 combine a detailed understanding and analysis of the water industry with existing in-depth technical skills to optimise personal contribution to the water organisation including:
researching industry structure, size and trends
reviewing and critically evaluating industry and organisational data to form evidence-based assessments and decisions
conducting reviews of current policies, plans and processes to deliver improved outcomes
preparing reports and communicating outcomes effectively to 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.