Modification History
NWP303A Release 2: Layout adjusted. No changes to content.
NWP303A Release 1: Primary release.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to inspect and assess asset maintenance and repairs and to produce plans for and monitor and report on maintenance and repair work completion. The ability to identify faults, gather data, interpret technical information, assess risks and produce technical work plans, costings and reports are essential to performance.
This unit covers the competencies previously covered in:
NWP334B, NWP335B, NWP336B and NWP337B.
Application of the Unit
This unit covers a generic competency for field staff with responsibility for ensuring that water collection, distribution, storage and transfer assets are regularly monitored and conducting scheduled maintenance and repair work on assets.
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 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 Analyse asset condition and determine remedial action . |
1.1 Schedule routine inspections of assets and monitor fault reporting according to organisational procedures . 1.2 Collect and analyse data on asset and infrastructure condition according to organisational procedures. 1.3 Determine and cost asset maintenance and repair methods. 1.4 Correctly select equipment and fit and use required safety equipment, including personal protective equipment. |
2 Plan and prepare for asset repair . |
2.1 Schedule and plan work site investigations and repair activities according to organisational requirements. 2.2 Develop repair plans and procedures and communicate to all stakeholders. 2.3 Assess and record environmental and occupational health and safety risks according to enterprise requirements and specify appropriate preventative measures. 2.4 Select equipment, materials, prefabricated components and fittings and make available for use on site. |
3 Monitor and report maintenance activities . |
3.1 Monitor repairs to ensure compliance with organisational and statutory requirements. 3.2 Monitor repair and maintenance progress and keep records according to organisational procedures. 3.3 Inspect, confirm and report completion of repair and maintenance according to organisational procedures. |
4 Complete records and reports . |
4.1 Complete workplace records and reports according to organisational requirements. 4.2 Make recommendations which contribute to the continuous improvement and quality of the organisation's systems. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge 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, 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 inspect and assess asset maintenance and repairs and to produce plans for and monitor and report on maintenance and repair work completion 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 require 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. 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) may also be included. |
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Assets may include: |
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Organisational procedures may include: |
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Equipment used may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Asset management.