Modification History
NWP428B Release 2: Layout adjusted. No changes to content.
NWP428B Release 1: Primary release.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to coordinate and monitor wastewater collection networks to ensure system performance, planning and maintenance conforms to targets outlined in the wastewater system management plan.
Application of the Unit
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for staff with a specific responsibility for ensuring that the operation of wastewater collection systems complies with organisational and statutory requirements. The level of responsibility may vary according to the size and complexity of the system.
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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Confirm performance measures in the wastewater collection system management plan . |
1.1 Confirm data gathering requirements specified in the wastewater collection system management plan. 1.2 Identify, analyse and address issues that impact on the collection and transport of wastewater. 1.3 Identify, analyse and address environmental and community factors that impact on the wastewater collection system. 1.4 Identify, analyse and address stakeholder requirements that impact on the wastewater collection system. 1.5 Access historic system information and apply as required. |
2 Monitor and coordinate processes and resource targets . |
2.1 Correctly select, fit and use equipment, including personal protective equipment. 2.2 Conduct system performance monitoring and testing according to the wastewater system management plan. 2.3 Analyse test results and report according to organisational and statutory requirements . 2.4 Identify current and potential problems, conduct investigations and report results and recommendations according to organisational requirements. 2.5 Identify breaches of the wastewater management plan, conduct investigations and report results and recommendations according to organisational requirements. 2.6 Evaluate maintenance budgets, activity programs and output target measures and identify, investigate and report any deviations from targets. 2.7 Identify and record links between operational problems and maintenance activities. |
3 Report outcomes of coordination and monitoring . |
3.1 Analyse, record and report coordination and monitoring data according to organisational requirements. 3.2 Identify and report current and/or potential problems according to organisational procedures. 3.3 Make recommendations to improve system performance and customer service standards. |
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 demonstrate the ability to coordinate and monitor the operation of wastewater collection systems including:
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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/or 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:
Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator, any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and reflecting the requirements of the competency and the work being performed. |
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 if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Wastewater collection system may include: |
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Stakeholder may include: |
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Historic system information may include: |
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Monitoring and testing may include: |
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Organisational and statutory requirements may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Collection and distribution.