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 if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Equipment used may include:
electronic monitoring, telemetry and metering systems
manual chart recording systems
on- and off-road vehicles
disinfection equipment
testing and sampling equipment
communication equipment
personal protective equipment
atmosphere monitoring equipment
breathing apparatus
rescue equipment
pumping systems
valving systems
gravity systems
computerised equipment
Faults may involve:
illegal inflows
discharges
odours
surcharges
Organisational procedures and statutory requirements may include:
by-laws and organisational policies
standard operating procedures
environment protection
hazardous substances
occupational health and safety, including the use of personal protective equipment
relevant Australian Standards
manufacturer's standards and specifications
World Health Organisation guidelines
Monitor and coordinate may require:
interaction and communication with other employees, other authorities and the general public
visual observation
implementation of reporting procedures that may also include lock out for electrical and mechanical installations and procedures for the implementation of by-laws, organisational policies, standard operating procedures and statutory requirements
Adjustment of flow regulating systems may require:
the adjustment of pumping systems
valving systems
gravity flow systems
service reservoirs
electronic and manual control systems
Processes may include:
monitoring infiltration and exfiltration of wastewater collections systems
monitoring volume of transfer systems
attending to and recording problems such as odour or discharge
Process faults may include:
grit drop out in pipe work
exfiltration tracking/ CCTV survey records
infiltration tracking/ smoke testing/ CCTV survey records
emergency release

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 monitor and coordinate the operation of wastewater collection and/or wastewater transfer systems including:
preparing equipment for monitoring and inspections
monitoring the system and collecting, analysing and reporting data according to organisational procedures
reviewing samples and records
adjusting flow regulating systems
monitoring volumes and flows
controlling, integrating and optimising processes
identifying and reporting process faults
measuring wastewater flows
completing relevant workplace documentation
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 only taken at the point 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, any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and reflecting the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.