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Maintain and repair network assets for drinking water

Maintain and repair network assets for drinking water

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPNET039
State Code
OBN91
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/02/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/06/2020
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
15/06/2020
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair network assets for drinking water.It includes conducting maintenance and repairs on a variety of water distribution assets including storages, pumping stations, dosing stations and pipelines. It also includes reviewing, reporting and recording work.This unit applies to those working as field staff with specific responsibility for ensuring the repair and maintenance of water assets. Those undertaking this unit would work under appropriate supervision, while performing routine tasks, in a familiar context, and ensuring minimum damage to the environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Conduct risk assessment for environmental, safety and water quality factors to ensure worksite is safe to work
  • 1.2 Determine work requirements, materials and configuration from plans, specifications, instructions and workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Check coordination issues with relevant personnel, including isolations, licences and permits to work
  • 1.4 Identify networks system operation requirements
  • 1.5 Identify, notify and communicate with customers according to workplace procedures
  • 1.6 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment (PPE)
2 Conduct maintenance and repairs
  • 2.1 Isolate infrastructure according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Determine appropriate repair method from job specifications and instructions
  • 2.3 Ensure materials, pipes and fittings are appropriately disinfected prior to installation
  • 2.4 Check maintenance and repairs to assets to ensure specifications are met according to workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Restore worksite according to environmental and workplace procedures including performing calculations
3 Review and report work
  • 3.1 Tag and report faulty equipment and tools and advise appropriate personnel
  • 3.2 Store equipment, tools and materials according to manufacturer and workplace instructions
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVY72 NWPNET022 Maintain and repair network assets for drinking water Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OEJ33 NWPNET061 Maintain and repair network assets for drinking water Unit of competency