Modification History
NWP532B Release 2: Layout adjusted. No changes to content.
NWP532B Release 1: Primary release.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency describes the outcomes for the activities associated with the implementation and management of potable water distribution systems, including system performance analysis, customer liaison and planning.
Application of the Unit
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for managers in water organisations with responsibility for the implementation of potable water system management plans.
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 Implement the potable water system management plan . |
1.1 Confirm performance measures for the potable water system management plan. 1.2 Access and interpret historic system information to inform the implementation process. 1.3 Inform and educate stakeholders about the system management plan. 1.4 Develop management plan components and activities for implementation. 1.5 Develop the implementation plan in conformance with legislation , organisational and environmental requirements . 1.6 Determine responsibilities and timelines for the implementation activities. |
2 Monitor and evaluate the operation and maintenance of the system . |
2.1 Plan, perform and report monitoring and testing procedures to identify deviations of planned water system quantity, quality and pressure. 2.2 Evaluate delivery of water to customers (volume and pressure) and identify, investigate and report deviations from agreed service levels. 2.3 Evaluate maintenance budgets, activity programs and output target measures and identify, investigate and report deviations from target. 2.4 Identify and record links between operational problems and maintenance activities. |
3 Report on implementation of the plan . |
3.1 Review objectives of the management and implementation plans. 3.2 Make recommendations for changes to plan objectives and operational and maintenance procedures. |
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 implementation and management of potable water distribution 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:
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, 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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Historic system information may include: |
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Stakeholders may include: |
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Legislation may include: |
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Environmental requirements may include: |
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Monitoring and testing may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Water systems.