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.
Inspection reporting standards may include:
Conduit inspection reporting code of Australia WSA 05 2006
Australian conduit condition evaluation manual
other enterprise or national reporting codes
Special inspection and reporting requirements may include:
pre-cleaning preparation of asset
detailed inspection of certain defects and/or features in the conduit
type and number of photographs / video clips of defects and or features
measurement and reporting of operational or conduit parameters such as gas concentrations
Plans and maps of assets may include:
geographic information systems (GIS)
construction drawings
manual systems
hard copy systems
Checkvideo records includes:
image quality
completeness
camera operation
compliance with the inspection reporting standard and special inspection or reporting requirements
Conduit may include:
pipes manufactured from:
vitrified clay (earthenware)
reinforced concrete
polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
polyethylene
polypropylene
unlined cast iron
cast iron cement lined
asbestos cement
ductile iron cement lined
glass reinforced plastic
mild steel cement lined
profiled thin gauge steel
other conduits include:
concrete box culverts
circular or oviform brick
circular or oviform cast in situ concrete
circular, rectangular or variable cross section stone masonry block
lined pipes or other cross sections
access structures such as:
maintenance holes
drainage pits
maintenance shafts
Operational procedures may include:
communication and reporting protocols
standard operating procedures
organisational policies
Inspection reports may include:
videotapes
CDs, DVDs or other digital media
computer generated reports in a variety of formats
asset information such as plans, maps, asset location, number, age and type
photographs
Inspection video and data security procedures may include:
backup copies of computer files
tracking of tapes and disks
authorised deletion of files

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 supervise or manage the inspection and reporting of the condition and features in sewer and stormwater conduits using specialised CCTV equipment Including:
identifying and correctly coding all critical defects and or features of conduits observable in inspection video records
recognising poor quality, inaccurate and other non-compliant video images and data from conduit inspections
interpreting correctly all relevant asset information on maps, plans and drawings of the conduit provided by the asset owner/operator/client
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.