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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify maintenance requirements
   • Check livestock water supplies for quality and inspect for signs of contamination or deterioration, and low or interrupted supply
   • Check components of water supply systems for wear, deterioration or malfunctions
   • Check and confirm Identified maintenance requirements according to the maintenance plan
2. Prepare for maintenance
   • Select tools, equipment and materials appropriate to the job requirements and check for serviceability
   • Identify faulty or unsafe tools and segregate for repair or replacement
   • Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures
   • Select and use personal protective equipment
3. Carry out maintenance procedures
   • Maintain water systems and equipment to manufacturers specifications, livestock requirements and maintenance plan
   • Carry out maintenance and repair of motors where necessary, including fault finding
   • Report more complex faults and repair requirements to the supervisor
4. Complete maintenance activities
   • Clean worksite, tools and materials, return to operating order and store
   • Report malfunctions, faults, and wear or damage to tools for repair or replacement
   • Collect, treat and dispose of or recycle unwanted materials and waste from maintenance activities

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 implement safe work procedures

estimate water requirements based on average and peak demand for water

test and monitor machinery and equipment for correct operation and recognise minor faults and report major faults

identify the components of a range of water supply systems

arrange water supply system components and materials

use hand and power tools safely

carry out routine servicing and minor repairs on a range of water supply systems and equipment

work as part of a contract team as required

demonstrate safe and positive environmental working practices

test water quality as directed

read and interpret a water supply plan

measure and calculate lubrication requirements

apply relevant work health and safety requirements

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

livestock requirements and average and peak demand for water

operational principles of various pumps and pumping systems

functions and components of a range of water supply systems

operation and maintenance of diesel and petrol engines

factors which affect water quality, various water contaminants and remedial action

advantages and disadvantages of different types of water supply systems

State and Territory work health and safety legislative requirements relevant to the job role

relevant legislative requirements with regard to property water supply systems

environmental code of practices associated with maintenance activities.

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