NWPGEN027 — Monitor and operate pump stations

1 Prepare work

• 1.1Determine pump station work requirements from standard operating and maintenance procedures
• 1.2Perform worksite inspection to prevent damage to other utilities and the environment
• 1.3Select and check equipment and tools to meet task and safety requirements
• 1.4Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to workplace procedures
• 1.5Handle, use and store chemicals according to safety data sheet and workplace procedures

2 Operate pump stations

• 2.1Identify and set or adjust pump station components
• 2.2Perform routine security inspections and cleaning duties according to workplace procedures
• 2.3Operate pump station according to manufacturer instructions

3 Maintain pump stations

• 3.1Inspect pump station components, identify maintenance needs and report to relevant personnel
• 3.2Schedule maintenance tasks, order appropriate materials and conduct maintenance tasks according to maintenance schedule
• 3.3Identify and report pump station faults and perform minor repairs

4 Monitor and adjust pump station performance

• 4.1Apply pump station performance targets
• 4.2Identify and apply monitoring points and timing
• 4.3Monitor pump station and adjust to maintain operational parameters
• 4.4Identify and report observations outside defined parameters to relevant personnel for further action

5 Check outsourced maintenance work

• 5.1Check completed maintenance and repairs meet specifications
• 5.2Return pumping station to service

6 Finalise work

• 6.1Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials and report defects to relevant personnel
• 6.2Restore worksite according to environmental and workplace procedures
• 6.3Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for NWPGEN027 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for NWPGEN027 needs to address all 53 unit components: 6 elements with 20 performance criteria, 15 performance evidence requirements, 18 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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