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.
System operation requirements may include:
calibration certificates
NATA certifications
Relevant documentation may include:
manufacturer's specifications
organisational procedures
Potential hazards may include:
work in confined spaces
work involving lifting and moving materials
working in a trench
health hazards associated with working in wastewater collections systems
Tools and equipment may include:
hand and power tools
lifting and winching equipment
testing equipment
communication equipment
line plugs
gauges
personal protective equipment
Testing procedures may include:
hydrostatic test
vacuum test
low pressure air test
Organisational and statutory requirements may include:
by-laws
organisational policies
standard operating procedures
environmental protection
occupational health and safety guidelines for:
lifts and cranes
mines
road signage code
electrical
dangerous goods

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 plan and implement the testing and commissioning of wastewater collection systems including:
interpreting the testing requirements of the system from relevant plans and documentation
preparing and checking testing equipment
assessing risks and hazards and taking appropriate preventive measures
using testing equipment correctly
applying testing procedures accurately
identifying and reporting faulty system components
making the system operational and conducting post-commissioning checks
restoring the worksite
completing relevant 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.