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. 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.

surface water systems
domestic water system
ground water systems
raw water systems
irrigation water systems
water treatment systems
filtration systems
water evaporation systems
water storage systems

major and minor catchment areas in both urban and rural locations
extreme inflow rates, eg. flood conditions.

pipes, i.e. vitrified clay, UPVC, polyethylene, reinforced concrete, vinyl iron
fittings, i.e. jointing systems for pipes and prefabricated sections
chemicals

flow control and metering devices
pumping systems, eg. submersible
electronic and digital monitoring and metering
centrifugal, multiple stage deep well systems
valving systems, eg. sluice, blade,
manual chart recording systems
gate, non-return, pressure reducing
chemical testing and analysis equipment
chemical spraying apparatus
wastewater treatment equipment and
on and off road vehicle
tanks
basic hand and power tools
irrigation and domestic water
communication equipment, eg. two way
equipment radios, phones and fax
raw water tanks and equipment
manual/hydraulic, pneumatic flow control
surface and ground water tanks and and adjustment equipment
equipment
clarifiers and solids removal system
aeration ponds
chemical handling equipment
hand and power tools
de-bugging equipment

by laws, organisational policies
environmental protection legislation and procedures
OH&S policies and procedures
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
equipment operating licences
water and chemical legislation and regulations
safety instructions

as required by enterprise policies and statutory requirements

as per site agreement
operator maintenance schedules
maintenance systems

for example, sludge consistency, pH, conductivity, flocculation, colour, suspended solids
sampling for legislative/regulatory requirements

electronic monitoring and metering
analysis and recording equipment

internal/external customers and suppliers
team member
statutory authorities
production/services co-ordinator
maintenance services

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.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Explains start-up procedures for specified water system.
Interprets documentation.
Explains system layout.
Interprets plans, charts and instructions.
Communicates with mill employees.
Uses communication equipment effectively.
Conducts and interprets test results.
Uses technology effectively.
Identifies system start-up faults.
Implements isolation/lockout procedures.
Operates water system plant and equipment.
Maintains a clean and hazard free workplace.
Implements confined space procedures.
Implements solid waste disposal procedures.
Prepares and initiates start-up according to operating requirements.
Identifies, assesses and rectifies start up problems/faults and reports according to site requirements.
Works within OH&S, SOP, environmental and safe working requirements and practices.