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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Monitor water supplies
   • Inspect water supplies routinely
   • Recognise high and low water levels and report to supervisor
   • Treat water quality problems or pathogens when found
   • Record and report information on water supplies
2. Inspect and clear intake and outlet points
   • Inspect intakes and outlets
   • Report potential blockages and clear actual blockages
   • Check and replace water filters as required
   • Reposition intake lines as necessary to ensure unobstructed suction
   • Clear strainers of debris and sludge
3. Operate water delivery equipment
   • Identify hazards and risks and report to supervisor
   • Prepare and check water delivery equipment
   • Operate water delivery equipment
   • Check outflow to ensure water delivery equipment is operating correctly
   • Shut down water delivery equipment as required
   • Report on activities and water delivery equipment

Range Statement

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Performance Evidence

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and follow safety procedures

record and report water supply information, activities and system performance

read and follow manufacturers procedures

problem solve to identify potential as well as actual blockages

undertake basic poly pipe repairs

check outflow rates

record and report water supply information, activities and system performance

read and follow manufacturers procedures

identify blockages and clear them using safe working procedures

check flow rates

inspect and report on water supplies with only routine supervision

follow work health and safety requirements

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

water delivery systems and components and their operation

enterprise procedures for carrying out inspections, recording and reporting water information and system performance

environmental impacts and procedures for water supplies

relevant work health and safety requirements

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