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Unit of competency details

NWPNET021 - Install metering equipment (Release 1)

Summary

Usage recommendation:
Superseded
Mapping:
MappingNotesDate
Is superseded by and equivalent to NWPNET038 - Install metering equipment 03/Feb/2020

Releases:
ReleaseRelease date
1 1 (this release) 07/Dec/2015


Classifications

SchemeCodeClassification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030907 Water And Sanitary Engineering  

Classification history

SchemeCodeClassification valueStart dateEnd date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier 030907 Water And Sanitary Engineering  29/Apr/2016 
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Unit of competency

Modification History

Release

Comments

1

This unit was released in NWP Water Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

  • New unit, created drawing upon information from deleted units NWP223A and NWP215B

Application

This unit describes the skills required to plan prepare and install metering equipment.

This unit applies to those working as a field staff with specific responsibility for ensuring that the installation of meter equipment is completed in compliance with all relevant organisational and statutory requirements.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work under indirect supervision while performing routine tasks, in a familiar context, and ensuring minimum damage to the environment.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Networks

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Plan and prepare work 

1.1 Conduct risk assessment for environmental safety.

1.2 Determine work requirements and work site from specifications or instructions.

1.3 Prepare work plans using relevant plans, drawings, standards and technical data according to job and safety requirements.

1.4 Select and use electrical safety equipment.

1.5 Check coordination issues, including permission to access third-party sites, isolations and permits to work with relevant personnel.

1.6 Identify, check and prepare materials, equipment and resources required to satisfy job plan.

1.7 Identify basic metering equipment and recognise specifications for operation.

1.8 Select safety equipment and fit and use personal protective equipment.

1.9 Identify yourself to customers and organise arrangements to complete repairs.

2. Read metering equipment 

2.1 Report readings outside normal parameters and faulty meters and apply organisational procedures for estimating consumption.

2.2 Collect and report information on the performance of the metering equipment.

3. Install flow control and metering devices 

3.1 Apply electrical safety equipment.

3.2 Isolate water flow.

3.3 Install meter or meter replacement.

3.4 Restore water flow and check for leaks and meter operation.

3.5 Remove electrical safety equipment and restore site.

4. Maintain flow control and metering devices  

4.1 Carry out routine inspections of flow control and metering facilities in water distribution or wastewater collection systems.

4.2 Carry out preventative maintenance and service of equipment and facilities.

5. Finalise work and complete documentation 

5.1 Check, tag and report faulty equipment and tools.

5.2 Store equipment, tools and materials.

5.3 Restore work site.

5.4 Maintain compliance reports and workplace records.

5.5 Record and report activities.

Foundation Skills

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

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Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.

Unit Mapping Information

No equivalent unit.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037

 

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

1

These Assessment Requirements were released in NWP Water Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

  • identifying and responding to operational problems
  • conducting risk assessment
  • using electrical safety procedures
  • using personal protective equipment
  • producing reports and logs
  • performing basic calculations to install and test equipment
  • installing flow control and metering devices
  • planning and preparing for installation of flow control and metering devices
  • interpreting plans, specifications and instructions for installation of flow control and metering devices
  • conducting routine inspections, maintenance and servicing of basic metering, flow control and regulating devices
  • completing workplace documentation
  • installing, replacing and securing basic volumetric metering equipment for domestic, industrial and commercial premises
  • dealing with customers

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

  • impact of the principles of hydraulics on the operation of flows
  • system layout
  • lock out procedures for mechanical and electrical installations
  • materials handling
  • environmental, landscape and ground structure of work area for restoration
  • risk factors and potential hazards
  • equipment operation, capacity and limitations
  • effects of weather and conditions on operation of system, site and plant
  • flow measurement principles and procedures
  • layout and performance of pipes and fittings
  • relevant utilities and service bodies
  • meter types
  • data collection and recording system
  • work in confined spaces and at height
  • electrical safety

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037