Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to identify and apply irrigation, and stock and domestic supply systems, measure water and report water usage. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for field and operational staff involved with the operation of raw water systems, including the identification of water entitlements and delivery processes and the use of legislation relevant to field operators. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
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 required skills and knowledge, and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Identify and apply water entitlements . |
1.1 Apply principles of allocation or sale of water to properties and landholders. 1.2 Apply changes to entitlement or allocation to properties and between properties to workplace practices where relevant. 1.3 Apply relevant sections of legislation relating to water distribution and delivery to workplace practices, including breach notification. 1.4 Identify relevant water products and services offered to customers, and customer contracts. |
2 Identify and apply principles of water supply networks and distribution systems . |
2.1 Identify relevant type and structure of water supply networks and their interaction where relevant. 2.2 Identify design and operation of relevant components of water distribution system . 2.3 Identify and monitor principles of water flow and factors affecting water flow. 2.4 Identify and apply basic principles of regulating water efficiently through the water supply system. |
3 Record and monitor water use . |
3.1 Monitor , report and measure water flows and volumes according to legislative and organisational requirements. 3.2 Identify and monitor balance of water entitlements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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 toidentify and apply irrigation, and stock and domestic supply systems, measure water and report water usage 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 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. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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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Entitlement or allocation may include: |
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Legislation may include: |
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Type and structure of water reticulation system may include: |
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Components of water distribution system may include: |
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Operation of reticulation system is monitored and reported and may require: |
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Measurement of water flows and volumes may be: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Competency field |
Collection and distribution |