Review of National Occupational Standards for Maintaining Water Supply Networks

Key Purpose, Key Roles and Functions


Key Purpose: To maintain water supply network so that network activities cause minimum disruption to water supply quality and reliability

Key Role   Key Function   2nd Level function
         
Maintain water supply networks    Plan, monitor and review water supply network activities   Plan water supply network activities
    Monitor and review water supply network activities
       
  Make decisions about network activities   Use information to make decisions about network activities
       
  Control cost and quality of water supply network activities   Monitor costs for network activities
    Ensure network activities meet quality standards
         
Maintain health, safety and the environment   Comply with health and safety requirements   Reduce risks to health and safety
    Carry out risk assessments
       
  Comply with environmental requirements   Manage the environmental impact of your work
         
Work with other people   Manage contractors and employees   Maintain professional relationships with contractors and employees
         
Manage self   Develop own skills and knowledge   Develop own understanding of techniques to maintain water supply networks