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Install metering equipment

Install metering equipment

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPNET021
State Code
AVY73
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2016
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
15/04/2016
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills required to plan prepare and install metering equipment.This unit applies to those working as a field staff with specific responsibility for ensuring that the installation of meter equipment is completed in compliance with all relevant organisational and statutory requirements. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to. Those undertaking this unit would work under indirect supervision while performing routine tasks, in a familiar context, and ensuring minimum damage to the environment. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare work
  • 1.1 Conduct risk assessment for environmental safety.
  • 1.2 Determine work requirements and work site from specifications or instructions.
  • 1.3 Prepare work plans using relevant plans, drawings, standards and technical data according to job and safety requirements.
  • 1.4 Select and use electrical safety equipment.
  • 1.5 Check coordination issues, including permission to access third-party sites, isolations and permits to work with relevant personnel.
  • 1.6 Identify, check and prepare materials, equipment and resources required to satisfy job plan.
  • 1.7 Identify basic metering equipment and recognise specifications for operation.
  • 1.8 Select safety equipment and fit and use personal protective equipment.
  • 1.9 Identify yourself to customers and organise arrangements to complete repairs.
2. Read metering equipment
  • 2.1 Report readings outside normal parameters and faulty meters and apply organisational procedures for estimating consumption.
  • 2.2 Collect and report information on the performance of the metering equipment.
3. Install flow control and metering devices
  • 3.1 Apply electrical safety equipment.
  • 3.2 Isolate water flow.
  • 3.3 Install meter or meter replacement.
  • 3.4 Restore water flow and check for leaks and meter operation.
  • 3.5 Remove electrical safety equipment and restore site.
4. Maintain flow control and metering devices
  • 4.1 Carry out routine inspections of flow control and metering facilities in water distribution or wastewater collection systems.
  • 4.2 Carry out preventative maintenance and service of equipment and facilities.
5. Finalise work and complete documentation
  • 5.1 Check, tag and report faulty equipment and tools.
  • 5.2 Store equipment, tools and materials.
  • 5.3 Restore work site.
  • 5.4 Maintain compliance reports and workplace records.
  • 5.5 Record and report activities.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBN87 NWPNET038 Install metering equipment Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AYW4 NWP20115 Certificate II in Water Industry Operations Qualification