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Perform leak detection

Perform leak detection

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPNET036
State Code
OBN89
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
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to perform leak detection.It includes planning leak detection activities and locating, identifying and reporting leaks in pressure mains water distribution networks.This unit applies to those working as field staff with a specific responsibility for planning and implementing leak detection activities. Those undertaking this unit would work under appropriate supervision, while performing routine tasks in a familiar context, and ensuring minimum damage to the environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for leak detection
  • 1.1 Determine worksite boundaries and leak detection requirements from plans, specifications and instructions
  • 1.2 Conduct risk assessment for environmental and safety factors including personal and protective equipment to ensure it is safe to commence work
  • 1.3 Select and check leak detection equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Determine work requirements for the maintenance and repair of assets from work drawings, plans, specifications and instructions
  • 1.5 Identify, notify and communicate with customers according to workplace procedures
2 Operate leak detection equipment
  • 2.1 Determine and mark worksite boundaries from plans and service search diagrams
  • 2.2 Operate leak detection equipment according to manufacturer instructions
  • 2.3 Mark the location of leaks according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Locate leaks and arrange repair according to testing outcomes, relevant legislation and workplace procedures
3 Review, report and record work
  • 3.1 Restore worksite according to environmental and workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Store equipment, tools and materials according to manufacturer and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Complete and process workplace records according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVY76 NWPNET015 Perform leak detection Unit of competency