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. 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) may also be included.
Client information will include:
landowner details
GPS coordinates
identification of the supply channel
running distance from validated point on the channel
discharge point
Conditions of access will include:
suitability of existing access
landowner conditions
stock safety
vehicle and driver safety
Conditions of the site will include:
soil sampling and testing
water infiltration
compaction of backfill
suitability of source head for accuracy
power supply
communication links
Environmental impact statement will include:
water
air
soil
vegetation
fauna
cultural and heritage
Job safety analysis will include:
personal protective equipment
safe access
confined space requirements
safe use of machinery and equipment
level of risk of hazards
adjustments to control hazards
Movements of installation will include:
protect from collapse
correct depth
sufficient compaction

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, 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 install meters for non-potable, non-urban water supplies including:
identifying and analysing client requirements, site conditions and their impact on the types of meter required, and the design of the installation
identifying and analysing environmental conditions and limitations and the impact of work to be undertaken
identifying and analysing safety risks and hazards and responding to remove risks and hazards
preparing sites and equipment for installation
installing meter facilities using site specific requirements
installing meters according to client and manufacturers' requirements and conditions
identifying faults, changes and failure indicators
restoring sites to original conditions
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 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 or examination 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.