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Maintain meters for rural water supplies

Maintain meters for rural water supplies

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPIWS006
State Code
OBO04
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
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
15/06/2020
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain meters for rural water supplies.It includes maintaining operational integrity of already installed meters, metering systems and components. It also includes corrective, predictive and preventative maintenance.This unit applies to those working in the water industry as field or operational staff, maintaining meters for rural water supply. Those undertaking this unit would work under appropriate supervision, while performing routine tasks in familiar context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm meter type and location
  • 1.1 Obtain organisational maintenance plan and manufacturer guidelines
  • 1.2 Locate meter facility according to workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Confirm meter type and number match to maintenance plan
2 Check condition of meters and metering system
  • 2.1 Conduct a risk assessment of a meter site according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Check metering components and identify faults according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Establish maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures
3 Maintain meter and meter facilities
  • 3.1 Repair or replace faulty components according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Identify faults which need to be rectified by a third party to relevant personnel
4 Test and recommission
  • 4.1 Ensure meter complies with standards
  • 4.2 Perform on-site re-test of meter according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Record faults and meter performance, maintenance and repairs
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVZ03 NWPIRR022 Maintain meters for rural water supplies Unit of competency