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Monitor and conduct maintenance on rural irrigation assets

Monitor and conduct maintenance on rural irrigation assets

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPIWS008
State Code
OBO01
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
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
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor and conduct maintenance on rural irrigation assets.This includes monitoring asset and equipment performance, conducting maintenance on assets and equipment and compiling process records and reports. It also includes pipelines and associated fittings.This unit applies to those working as field staff with the responsibility for monitoring the operation of flow control, measuring and regulating devices, conducting maintenance and ensuring problems and anomalies are rectified by specialist technicians. Those undertaking this unit would work under appropriate supervision, performing routine tasks and ensuring minimum damage to the environment, in a familiar context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Preparefor work
  • 1.1 Interpret work requirements for monitoring rural irrigation assets from plans, drawing specifications and instructions
  • 1.2 Select and check equipment and tools to meet the safety requirements of the task and site
  • 1.3 Select, fit and use required safety equipment, including personal protective equipment
  • 1.4 Undertake risk assessment at worksite according to workplace procedures
2 Monitor asset and equipment performance
  • 2.1 Identify rural irrigation assets and equipment
  • 2.2 Check and interpret information and specifications on assets and equipment performance
  • 2.3 Report on assets and equipment performance
3 Conduct maintenance on assets and equipment
  • 3.1 Undertake routine maintenance according to maintenance schedule
  • 3.2 Secure assets and equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Identify and report problems to relevant personnel for correction
  • 3.4 Identify, select, place and join components and associated fittings
4 Monitor asset and equipment performance
  • 4.1 Schedule and monitor routine inspections of system assets
  • 4.2 Collect, analyse and report data on system asset performance and usage
5 Compile process records and reports
  • 5.1 Identify process faults and monitor the operational condition of assets and equipment
  • 5.2 Report on adjustment requirements according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVZ01 NWPIRR024 Monitor and conduct maintenance on flow control and metering devices Unit of competency