Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. 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.
Pumping systems
Pumping systems may include:
centrifugal pumps as used for firefighting, irrigation and water transfer
high-pressure piston pumps as used in pressure cleaners
diaphragm pumps as used in orchard spraying
Pump system variables
Pump system variables may include:
heating devices as found in hot pressure washes
high-pressure low volume centrifugal
low-pressure high volume centrifugal
vane, rotor, piston and gear pumps
Servicing methods
Servicing methods may include:
on- and off-site testing and repair
isolation of faults, including internal and external leakage
dismantling, inspection and evaluation
replacement of components parts
assembly and completion of operational tests
adjustments
testing of unit for pressure, suction and discharge
communicating with customers
documenting and reporting on repairs and tests
Tooling and equipment
Tooling and equipment may include:
specific service/repair and general workshop equipment and tooling
pressure gauges
flow meters
cleaning equipment
Materials
Materials may include:
spare parts
lubricants
cleaning materials
Information/documents
Information/documents may include:
verbal or written and graphical instructions, signage, work schedules/plans/specifications, work bulletins, memos, material safety data sheets (MSDS), diagrams or sketches
safe work procedures related to testing and repairing pumping systems
regulatory/legislative requirements pertaining to pumping systems
engineer's design specifications and instructions
organisation work specifications and requirements
instructions issued by authorised enterprise or external persons
Australian standards
WHS requirements
WHS requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
personal protective equipment and clothing
safety equipment
first aid equipment
hazard and risk control
elimination of hazardous materials and substances
manual handling, including shifting, lifting and carrying
emergency procedures
Legislative requirements
Legislative requirements are to be in accordance with applicable commonwealth, state or territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice, and may include:
award and enterprise agreements
industrial relations
Australian standards
Australian Design Rules
confidentiality and privacy
WHS
the environment
equal opportunity
anti-discrimination
relevant industry codes of practice
duty of care
Environmental requirements
Environmental requirements may include:
waste management
pollution
noise
dust
clean-up management
Quality requirements
Quality requirements may include:
regulations, including Australian standards
internal organisational quality policies and procedures
enterprise operations and procedures
Organisational policies and procedures
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
quality policies and procedures, including Australian standards
WHS, sustainability, environment, equal opportunity and anti-discrimination
manufacturer specifications and industry codes of practice
safe work procedures
reporting and recording procedures

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently:
observe safety procedures and requirements
communicate effectively with others involved in or affected by the work
identify the application, purpose and operation of the pumping system
select testing and repair methods and techniques appropriate to the circumstances
complete preparatory activity in a systematic manner
accurately interpret test results
conduct testing and repairs in accordance with workplace and manufacturer/component supplier requirements
follow correct handling and disposal procedures for chemical cleaning agents
present repaired pumping system to customer in compliance with workplace requirements
complete workplace records.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
The application of competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that reflects as far as possible the actual working environment.
Assessment is to occur using standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints.
Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory requirements, including specified Australian standards.
Where applicable, reasonable adjustment must be made to work environments and training situations to accommodate ethnicity, age, gender, demographics and disability.
The following resources should be made available:
a range of pumping systems and components
materials relevant to testing and repair of pumping systems
equipment, hand and power tooling appropriate to testing and repair of pumping systems
specifications and work instructions.
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of this Training Package.
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of Required Skills and Knowledge.
Assessment methods must be by direct observation of tasks and include questioning on Required Skills and Knowledge to ensure its correct interpretation and application.
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process.
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances.
Competence in this unit may be assessed in conjunction with other functional units which together form part of the holistic work role.
Guidance information for assessment
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally sensitive and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.