Modification History
NWP279 Release 1: Primary release.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency covers the knowledge of risk management principles established in the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG), which contribute to the improved management of water supply systems and minimisation of water quality risks for drinking water supplies.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to field staff, construction workers and other operators within the water industry.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Demonstrate an understanding of the Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG) |
1.1 Identify the key features of the ADWG. 1.2 Explain multiple barrier and hazard analysis and critical control points (HACCP) approaches to risk assessment. 1.3 Explain the relationship between the ADWG and state/territory drinking water legislation. |
2 Demonstrate an understanding of risk management principles |
2.1 Describe risk management principles. 2.2 List the requirements for risk management plans. 2.3 Undertake hazard identification and risk assessment on a specific project or site. |
3 Identify water quality hazards |
3.1 Identify the main components of an organisation’s water supply system. 3.2 Identify drinking water quality risks . 3.3 Evaluate records of water quality incidents that have led to outbreaks of waterborne disease. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required skills:
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Required knowledge:
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The candidate should:
The candidate should demonstrate the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Access to the workplace and resources including:
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:
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 and cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed. |
Method of assessment |
The following assessment methods are suggested:
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For consistency of assessment |
Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments |
Range Statement
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. |
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Specific project or site may include: |
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Water supply system may include: |
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Drinking water quality risks may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency Field
Common.