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 of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Pump station work requirements may include:
location
timing
site boundary protection
type of pumps
extent of maintenance
maintenance methods
Pump operation and maintenance procedures may include:
gland packing
gland adjustment
removal and replacement of valves or instruments
Legislative and organisational requirements may include:
relevant federal and state or territory legislation and regulations
codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material
documented organisational policies, manuals and induction programs
relevant community planning and development agreements, such as land care agreements
Equipment used may include:
hand and power tools
high pressure cleaning equipment
lifting equipment
on- and off-road vehicles
portable pumps
communication equipment
breathing apparatus
gas detection equipment
rescue equipment
appropriate personal protective equipment
Chemicals may include:
cleaning chemicals
oils
greases
paints
thinners
Pump station components may include:
suction pipes
valves
pumps
electrical cabinets
pumps
weirs
flow meters
run time meters
wet and dry pump wells
electrical motors
Pump station maintenance standards may include:
electrical
mechanical
civil construction
Maintenance needs may include:
painting
adjusting glands
replacing corroded items, such as bolts
cleaning
removing fat and solids build up.
Materials may include:
metal
masonry
wood
Pump station faults may include:
flow fluctuations outside acceptable limits
over-heating bearing
blocked suction lines
vibrating drive shaft
broken impellers
Monitoring points and timing may include:
routine inspections of flow rate
inspections to identify infiltration and obstructions
Adjustments may include:
flow
use of night and day rate power

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 tooperate and monitor the performance of pump stations in water and wastewater systems and undertake minor maintenance including:
planning and preparing for work, including selecting equipment and chemicals
operating pump stations, including conducting a security inspection
conducting pump station maintenance
monitoring and adjusting pump station performance
checking quality of outsourced maintenance work
finalising work, including completing documentation
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 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 should only be made 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
Questioning will be appropriate to the skill levels of the operator and cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.