List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element |
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1 | Prepare for work | 1.1 | Obtain required job details |
| 1.2 | Complete site access and work control requirements |
| 1.3 | Identify site hazards and required hazard controls |
| 1.4 | Select, check and load equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) required for the job |
| 1.5 | Ensure the adequate quantity of fuel and other consumables have been filled/loaded |
| 1.6 | Lead tool box meeting as required |
| 1.7 | Check work team members comply with site and job competency requirements |
| 1.8 | Complete required pre-work paperwork |
2 | Complete on-site preparation | 2.1 | Check job scope, location and requirements with job owner/contact person |
| 2.2 | Obtain required permits/work authorities |
| 2.3 | Interpret and follow job-related documentation |
| 2.4 | Define work area and check exclusion zones |
| 2.5 | Check direction of flow and walk the route (upstream/downstream) |
| 2.6 | Complete pre-start on vehicle and check emergency stop |
| 2.7 | Check available waste disposal is adequate for all wastes generated by the job |
| 2.8 | Recognise and control job and site-specific hazards |
3 | Set up job in accordance with procedures | 3.1 | Prepare worksite to comply with job and safety requirements |
| 3.2 | Inspect, assemble and check drain cleaning equipment to procedures |
| 3.3 | Liaise with other work groups as appropriate to ensure safe and efficient operation |
| 3.4 | Establish appropriate means of communication between operators and ensure correct positioning of personnel |
| 3.5 | Ensure hazard controls are operational and adequate |
| 3.6 | Check and use required personal protective equipment |
4 | Undertake drain cleaning job in accordance with procedures | 4.1 | Start up drain cleaning system |
| 4.2 | Communicate with/supervise other operator as required by job |
| 4.3 | Operate equipment to meet job requirements |
| 4.4 | Monitor hazards and activate emergency stop, as required |
| 4.5 | Maintain required line of sight |
| 4.6 | Monitor the job, conditions and equipment |
| 4.7 | Recognise and diagnose problems |
| 4.8 | Take appropriate action to respond to problems |
| 4.9 | Complete required paperwork |
5 | Complete job in accordance with procedures | 5.1 | Shut down equipment |
| 5.2 | Ensure the appropriate disposal of all waste |
| 5.3 | Reinstate assets (e.g. access hole covers) |
| 5.4 | Advise job owner/contact person of job completion and any relevant observations during the job |
| 5.5 | Clean job site and equipment |
| 5.6 | Service and inspect equipment |
| 5.7 | Store equipment |
| 5.8 | Contact depot for further work instructions |
| 5.9 | Report any issues or incidents, as required |
| 5.10 | Debrief relevant stakeholders |
| | 5.11 | Complete required paperwork |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include the ability to:
assemble and operate drain cleaning equipment which meets the requirements of a Class B system as defined by AS/NZS 4233.1:2013 High pressure water jetting systems - Safe operation and maintenance or its authorised replacement, including:
at least one (1) drain cleaning operation AND
at least one (1) drain clearing (choke/blockage) operation AND
at least one (1) of:
closed drain cleaning
open channel drain cleaning, AND
use at least two (2) different types of nozzles/heads.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate independently and to solve routine and non-routine problems, including:
hazards and hazard controls specific to the operation of drain cleaning equipment
techniques and methodology of drain cleaning both for wastewater and stormwater drains
principles of operation and science (physics) of drain cleaning equipment and its component items
correct methods of starting up, shutting down, operating and controlling drain cleaning equipment and its component plant items by type and duty
relevant communication systems, including hand signals
operational parameters and limits
types and causes of known problems for drain cleaning and its components
corrective action appropriate to the problem cause
the importance of monitoring and controlling job conditions
methods, purpose (and appropriate corrective action) of monitoring job variables
situations requiring:
activating emergency stop
stopping work until a situation is resolved
raising alarm (when, how, who to)
responding to injury.
Competency must be achieved before performing this work unsupervised. Therefore this unit will typically be assessed off the job. Where assessment is undertaken on the job, appropriate supervision and safety precautions must be provided.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
While drain cleaning equipment meeting the requirements of Class B must be used, the plant/job requiring drain cleaning may be a realistic simulation of an industry plant/application/situation.
All appropriate tools, equipment, paper work/permits and safety gear required will be available and used as required. The assessor should only intervene if it would be unsafe to allow the assessment to continue. It is expected that one assessor would not observe a group larger than ten persons at the one assessment event.
Off-the-job assessment must sufficiently reflect realistic operational workplace conditions that cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from one or more of:
walk-throughs
demonstration of skills
industry-based case studies/scenarios
‘what ifs’.
Knowledge evidence will be collected independently of the above practical assessment and may use workbooks, written assessments, interviews (provided a record is kept) or other methods.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
Persons seeking verification of competence/retraining to comply with AS/NZS 4233.1:2013 High pressure water jetting systems - Safe operation and maintenance or its authorised replacement must meet the same evidence requirements as above.
The regulatory framework will be reflected in workplace policies and procedures and is not required to be independently assessed.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations 2015 assessor requirements.