Modification History
NWP536B Release 2: Layout adjusted. No changes to content.
NWP536B Release 1: Primary release.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to implement and manage the plans for wastewater collection networks and systems.
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 wastewater collection management plans.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit of competency 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 wastewater collection management plan . |
1.1 Confirm performance measures for the wastewater management plan. 1.2 Access and interpret historic system information to inform the implementation process. 1.3 Design and implement monitoring and testing programs according to the objectives of the wastewater collection management plan. 1.4 Operate the system according to the wastewater collection management plan and legislative requirements . 1.5 Plan and oversee system maintenance according to the wastewater collection management plan. 1.6 Manage the organisation resources to achieve the objectives of the wastewater collection management plan. |
2 Monitor and evaluate the operation and maintenance of the wastewater collection management plan . |
2.1 Monitor and test system performance according to management plan. 2.2 Analyse and interpret monitoring and testing results and report according to legislative and enterprise requirements. 2.3 Investigate current and/or potential problems identified and report results and recommendations according to legislative and enterprise requirements. 2.4 Provide advice and guidance to users, customers and stakeholders according to legislative and enterprise requirements. 2.5 Identify and investigate breaches of the usage provisions and report the results and/or recommendations according to legislative and enterprise requirements. |
3 Report on the implementation of the wastewater collection management plan . |
3.1 Identify deviations from the wastewater collection management plan. 3.2 Review and report objectives of the management and implementation plans. 3.3 Make recommendations for changes to plan objectives and operational 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 implement and manage the plans for wastewater collection networks and 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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Wastewater collection systems may include: |
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Historic system information may include: |
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Legislative requirements may include: |
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Monitoring and testing may include: |
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Stakeholders may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Collection and distribution.