NWPNET037 — Inspect sewer or stormwater assets

1 Prepare for asset inspection

• 1.1Identify inspection purpose and location, size, type and extent of the assets
• 1.2Determine the inspection method and equipment to be used
• 1.3Conduct and document hazard identification and risk assessment and implement appropriate risk control processes
• 1.4Establish and implement asset isolation, flow management plans and inspection schedules in consultation with the system operator
• 1.5Arrange for preparation of the asset and worksite for inspection

2 Operate and maintain inspection equipment

• 2.1Set up, calibrate and operate equipment relevant to size, type and conditions of the asset according to industry codes and specifications
• 2.2Examine, record and report features of the asset
• 2.3Conduct routine maintenance of inspection equipment according to manufacturer instructions
• 2.4Diagnose and correct equipment malfunction
• 2.5Recognise and respond to potential risks to equipment or system operation

3 Identify and code defects and features observed during inspection

• 3.1Identify and code structural defects, service conditions and other features of the asset
• 3.2Record asset and inspection data using approved data capture software
• 3.3Investigate and report defects, service conditions or other features according to workplace procedures
• 3.4Identify an asset at risk of imminent failure and communicate details to the system operator or owner
• 3.5Identify and report defects or malfunctions of access structures

4 Withdraw inspection equipment and reinstate system operation

• 4.1Clean and inspect equipment for damage during and after withdrawal from the asset
• 4.2Reinstate system operation according to asset isolation, flow management plan and specifications
• 4.3Restore worksite to meet organisational, safety, environmental and property owner requirements

5 Review, record and report work

• 5.1Check inspection data and images prior to removal of equipment for completeness, quality and accuracy
• 5.2Compile inspection reports and present to the stakeholder in the required format
• 5.3Complete job documentation and communication according to workplace procedures

What does an assessment tool for NWPNET037 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for NWPNET037 needs to address all 52 unit components: 5 elements with 21 performance criteria, 19 performance evidence requirements, 12 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for NWPNET037?

Auditori pulls the current release of NWPNET037 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for NWPNET037 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing NWPNET037 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of NWPNET037, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.