Evidence requirements for Meter Installer and Validator
Assessing equivalence for units
Types of evidence
Purpose
General
information
about the
applicant
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To assess whether
experience is relevant
to the requirements of
certification
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Profile of skills, knowledge and experience
Job descriptions, roles and responsibilities
Resume
Training certificates and records
Tickets / Licenses
Qualifications
Course/workshop attendance
Online activities
Workplace achievements such as awards or
promotions
Evidence required
NWP201B
Follow defined
OHS procedures
and regulatory
requirements
 OHS Statement of Attainment from another training package at Level 2 or
above
 Statement of Attainment that includes OHS as an Element or Performance
Criteria
 OHS audit report conducted by applicant
 Site induction statement / report
 Ticket / license with OHS requirements
NWP202B
Apply
environmental &
licensing
procedures
 Statement of Attainment at a higher level or from another training package
with relevant tasks
 Workplace samples, records, reports
 Third party verification
 Candidates training records
NWP226B
Prepare and
restore work site
NWP234B
Locate, identify
and protect
utility services
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Statement of Attainment from another training package
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Photos
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Third party verification
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Workplace samples, records, reports
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Third party verification
NWP201B Follow defined OHS procedures and regulatory requirements
Element
Performance Criteria
1. Apply workplace
OHS procedures
1.1
Recognise and understand workplace OHS policies and procedures
1.2
Apply OHS policies and procedures in designated workplaces
1.3
Identify personnel with OHS responsibilities and apply workplace
procedures for managing OHS
2.1
Identify potential hazards relating to specific jobs and roles within the
workplace and consider and assess control measures
2.2
Recognise hazards in relation to specific work or work areas and report
them to designated personnel according to workplace procedures
2.3
Follow workplace procedures and work instructions for controlling risks
2.4
Follow workplace procedures for dealing with incidents, accidents and
emergencies and complete appropriate reporting
3.1
Raise OHS issues with designated personnel according to workplace
procedures and relevant OHS legislation
3.2
Make contributions to participative arrangements for OHS management in
the workplace within organisational procedures and scope of work
responsibilities.
2. Follow workplace
procedures for
hazard identification
and risk control
3. Contribute to
participative
arrangements for
the management of
OHS.
Questions - NWP201B Follow defined OHS procedures & regulatory requirements
Content areas
(1) Recognition of
sources of OHS
instruction and
leadership
(2) Reasons for
workplace OHS
policies and
procedures
(3) Workplace safety
instructions, what
and when
(4) Reporting hazards
or potential hazards
(5) Reporting an
accident or “near
miss” to supervisor
(6) Obligations for
personal safety
equipment issued
(7) Personal
contribution to OHS
processes
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Question Bank
1
Who has instructed you in OHS
and workplace safety?
2
Why is workplace instruction in
OHS matters important?
3
What specific areas of safety have
you received instruction in?
4
What are your obligations should
you recognize a potential hazard?
5
How is an accident or “near miss”
reported?
6
What is a workplace safety audit
and who might carry it out?
7
In what ways can you contribute
to improving OHS in your work?
8
What are your responsibilities for
personal safety equipment issued
to you?
9
What are they key safety issues
and / risks in your work
environment and how are
these mitigated?
Responses
NWP202B Apply environmental and licensing procedures
Element
Performance Criteria
1. Relate
environmental
procedures to
specific project
or site.
1.1 Identify and apply organisation's environmental procedures
1.2 Identify and apply relevant legislative, regulatory and licensing
requirements
1.3 Identify and record environmental risks and impacts at particular job sites
according to organisational requirements
1.4 Plan work, incorporating appropriate control measures to overcome identified
risks, and meet required environmental outcomes on specific project or site.
2. Apply
established
environmental
procedures.
2.1 Undertake work on project or site according to organisation's established
environmental procedures
2.2 Apply organisational procedures for dealing with environmental incidents
3. Report on
environmental
processes and
incidents
3.1 Access and maintain documentation relating to environmental management
3.2 Identify environmental risks and record and report incidents according to
organisational procedures and practices
3.3 Follow reporting procedures for monitoring conformity according to
organisational requirements
Questions - NWP202B Apply environmental and licensing procedures
Content areas
(1) What guidelines are
available for
environmental and
licensing obligations
(2) Assessing
environmental
factors for a work
site
(3) Environmental
procedures that can
be implemented
(4) Dangers to local
environment
(5) Range of sites that
may be covered by
environmental policy
(6) Types of
environmental
documents
(7) Recording and
reporting
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Questions
1
What guidelines are there for
environmental management in
the water industry?
2
What range of workplace sites
do the environmental
guidelines cover?
3
What sort of risks to the
environment have to be
managed by water authorities?
4
What incidents may need to
recorded and reports made on
them?
5
How are reports made and to
whom are they sent?
6
What information might be
included in an environmental
report?
7
When and by whom are
environmental audits carried
out?
Responses
NWP226B Prepare and restore work site
Element
Performance Criteria
1
Plan and
prepare for
work.
1.1 Determine site preparation requirements from specifications, instructions and
pre-work inspections.
1.2 Identify and report potential risks to public and environment.
1.3 Perform a site check according to legislative and organisational requirements
to identify risks and prevent damage to other utilities.
1.4 Select and check work site equipment, tools and materials as appropriate to
meet task and safety specifications.
1.5 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.
2
Prepare work
site.
2.1 Position safety equipment and materials as required to prevent potential risks
to public and environment.
2.2 Store and secure equipment and materials as necessary.
2.3 Use work site equipment, tools and materials according to regulatory and
legislative requirements.
2.4 Use manual or mechanical excavation equipment where required to achieve
specifications.
2.5 Provide appropriate drainage and diversion of site inflows from work site without
damage to environment.
3
Restore work
site.
3.1 Use equipment, tools and materials according to regulatory and legislative
requirements.
3.2 Backfill and compact excavations according to specifications.
3.3 Remove excess soil, debris and unwanted materials from site.
3.4 Restore work site to meet environmental and organisational requirements.
4
Review, record
and report
activities.
4.1 Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials according to
manufacturer guidelines and organisational procedures.
4.2 Maintain workplace records as required.
Questions - Unit NWP226B
Content areas
(1) Site preparation
requirements,
instructions and
processes
(2) Selection of
appropriate
equipment, tools and
materials
(3) Work site preparation
(4) Operating equipment
to achieve
specifications and
avoid damage
(5) Range of sites that
may be covered by
environmental policy
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Questions
1
What guidelines are available
for planning site work?
2
What checks are made to
identify risks and prevent
damage to other utilities?
3
What tasks are done during
the operation to prevent risks
to public and environment?
4
What precautions are taken
while operating equipment,
tools and materials?
5
What are the main activities in
restoring a work site?
Response
(6) Types of
environmental
documents
(7) Recording and
reporting
6
Give an example of steps
taken in a recent site
restoration
7
What type of checks and/or
documentation is used for
checking and reporting on
activities after an operation is
completed?
NWP234B Locate, identify and protect utility services
Element
Performance Criteria
1
Plan and
prepare to
locate utility
services at
work site.
1.1 Determine work site boundaries and requirements from plans, specifications and
instructions.
1.2 Obtain plans and relevant information from specific utility service owners using
appropriate information sources.
1.3 Determine alignment of services on site according to utility locating
procedures.
1.4 Determine type, size and likely configuration of all underground and overhead
services from plans and typical or local installation practices.
1.5 Identify hazards and precautions associated with excavating or working near
utilities' apparatus.
1.6 Review and apply safe work method statements associated with work activity and
incorporate into job planning according to legislative and organisational
requirements.
2
Locate utility
apparatus by
excavation.
2.1 Select and safely use appropriate tools and equipment for location of all
apparatus.
2.2 Identify apparatus and indicators of apparatus presence.
2.3 Determine full extent of apparatus in the ground.
3
Operate
plant in
close
proximity to
underground
or overhead
utility
apparatus.
3.1 Monitor plant during work activities and identify potential or actual encroaches of
plant on minimum clearances to apparatus.
3.2 Give instructions to plant operator using agreed signals.
4
Protect and
support
utility
apparatus
during
excavation
and
backfilling.
4.1 Protect apparatus according to utility owner requirements to prevent damage.
4.2 Support apparatus along or across excavation according to utility owner
requirements or engineering advice to prevent damage.
4.3 Report damage to apparatus to utility owner according to agreed protocols.
4.4 Reinstate apparatus during backfill according to utility owner's requirements.
5
Initiate
emergency
procedures.
5.1 Recognise emergency situations or events.
5.2 Implement emergency response according to procedures for particular
infrastructure involved.
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Questions - Unit NWP234B Locate, identify and protect utility services
Content areas
(1) Site planning
preparation to
locate utility
services
(2) Locate utility
apparatus by
excavation
(3) Work site
preparation
(4) Operating plant in
close proximity to
underground or
overhead utility
apparatus
(5) Protect and
support utility
apparatus during
excavation and
backfilling
(6) Initiate
emergency
procedures
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Questions
1
What utility services may be
present?
2
What steps are taken to
determine work site
boundaries and locate utilities?
3
What checks are made to
identify risks and prevent
damage to other utilities
associated with excavating or
working near utilities
apparatus?
4
What procedures are used
when operating plant in close
proximity of underground of
overhead utility apparatus?
5
What procedures are used to
protect and support apparatus
and prevent damage?
6
What are the signs of a
potential emergency situation
or event in your workplace?
7
What are the procedures for
implementing an emergency
response?
Example of Responses