What evidence is required to demonstrate competence for this standard as a whole

Competence in undertaking routine maintenance on drainage systems requires evidence that a person can inspect repair and replace simple drainage system components monitor and control weeds and silt build up and carry out maintenance activities under routine supervision

The skills and knowledge required to undertake routine maintenance on drainage systems must be transferable to a different work environment For example if maintenance is carried out on one type of drainage irrigation system it should be evident that it could be carried out on other drainage systems

What specific knowledge is needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this standard in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this competency standard are listed below

basic types of drainage systems

drainage system cleaning procedures

OHS procedures relating to drainage system maintenance

weeds encountered in drainage systems and their control

equipment used to clean and maintain drainage systems

legislation regarding the use of chemicals near waterways

environmentally safe disposal procedures for chemical containers and residues oilsgrease and used parts

What specific skills are needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria appropriate literacy and numeracy levels as well as some complementary skills are required These include the ability to

read and follow operational procedures for drainage system maintenance

record and report maintenance observations and activities

use hand or powered equipment to control weeds

safely use chemicals for weed control

follow OHS procedures relating to drainage system maintenance

What processes should be applied to this competency standard

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added The questions below highlight how these processes are applied in this competency standard Following each question a number in brackets indicates the level to which the key competency needs to be demonstrated where not required perform the process perform and administer the process and perform administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied

Through reporting damage faulty systems and routine maintenance activities

How can information be collected analysed and organised

Preparing records of drainage maintenance activities

How are activities planned and organised

Organising maintenance activities

How can team work be applied

Reporting drainage system problems to others for action

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied

In preserving gradients and levels to design requirements

How can problemsolving skills be applied

In identifying and repairing damaged and faulty parts

How can the use of technology be applied

Using computerised drainage systems

Are there other competency standards that could be assessed with this one

This competency standard could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function

There is essential information about assessing this competency standard for consistent performance and where and how it may be assessed in the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package All users of these competency standards must have access to the Assessment Guidelines Further advice may also be sought from the relevant sector booklet

What pre-season maintenance might be carried out?

What post-season maintenance might be carried out?

What drainage systems might be relevant to this standard?

What components might be inspected and/or replaced?

What might the OHS requirements be for maintenance activities?

What might enterprise guidelines for weed control include?