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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Evaluate potable water distribution system performance
   • Review existing distribution system performance data against relevant organisational and legislative requirements.
   • Identify the impact of the distribution system on water quality.
   • Identify and coordinate any additional sampling and testing required for valid evaluation of current process performance.
2. Investigate water distribution system issues
   • Review existing system fault reports and relevant water quality information.
   • Identify and record links between operational problems and maintenance activities.
   • Investigate the operational status of system components with reference to manufacturer and supplier specifications.
   • Carry out distribution system configuration investigations to identify potential deficiencies.
3. Plan optimisation of potable water distribution system
   • Identify potential hazards to the distribution system.
   • Select appropriate preventive measures.
   • Develop and validate a system optimisation plan.
4. Evaluate potable water distribution system performance
   • Review existing distribution system performance data against relevant organisational and legislative requirements.
   • Identify the impact of the distribution system on water quality.
   • Identify and coordinate any additional sampling and testing required for valid evaluation of current process performance.
5. Investigate water distribution system issues
   • Review existing system fault reports and relevant water quality information.
   • Identify and record links between operational problems and maintenance activities.
   • Investigate the operational status of system components with reference to manufacturer and supplier specifications.
   • Carry out distribution system configuration investigations to identify potential deficiencies.
6. Plan optimisation of potable water distribution system
   • Identify potential hazards to the distribution system.
   • Select appropriate preventive measures.
   • Develop and validate a system optimisation plan.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

producing optimisation reports

analysing problems and recommending appropriate remedial solutions

identifying risks and hazards

identifying opportunities for improved distribution system management

participating in the provision of appropriate information to inform workplace processes

optimising system performance and maintenance planning

assessing distribution system performance and impacts on water quality

investigating system faults and deficiencies and assessing the status of system components

conducting hazard assessment and proposing prevention strategies

producing and monitoring a potable water distribution system optimisation plan

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

relevant legislation, standards, policies and procedures

customer expectations and requirements

system hydraulics

incident management processes

system layout, processes and operations

risk factors and potential hazards involved in water systems

equipment operation, capacity and limitations of control system

forces including gravitational, valve operation, hydraulic and pumps

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