Carry out inspection and operational maintenance of sewerage network

Overview

This Standard is about carrying out inspections and operational maintenance on sewerage networks. Operational maintenance is taken to mean straightforward activities such as cleaning and lubrication on un-powered and electrically isolated parts of sewerage networks. It includes carrying out inspections, selecting and preparing tools and equipment, carrying out maintenance and dealing with any faults or damage.

This Standard is for anyone who inspects and carries out operational maintenance of sewerage networks.

 

Performance Criteria

You must be able to:

  1. locate position of sewerage network requiring inspection, rectification or repair in accordance with approved procedures and practices
  2. select an appropriate water supply in accordance with approved procedures and practices
  3. establish inspection and maintenance requirements of sewerage network in accordance with approved procedures and practices
  4. identify and report external factors which prevent the job being carried out when required to appropriate people
  5. prepare appropriate materials, tools and equipment for work activities in accordance with approved procedures and practices
  6. notify individuals and organisations affected by work activities in accordance with relevant company procedures
  7. identify the risks associated with confined spaces, and the associated control measures
  8. carry out inspection and operational maintenance of sewerage network in accordance with approved procedures, practices and relevant technical specification
  9. identify and report defects, deficiencies, faults or damage outside the scope of your job in accordance with relevant company procedures
  10. recommend possible temporary arrangements to protect the operation and condition of sewerage network, in accordance and approved procedures and practices
  11. record and report work activities, outcomes, faults and damage in accordance with relevant company procedures
  12. ensure records are accurate and legible and are disseminated in accordance with relevant company procedures
  13. ensure work activities comply with approved procedures and practices at all times

Knowledge and Understanding

You must know and understanding:
  1. the risks associated with confined spaces and the associated procedures and control measures
  2. identification of the condition of sewers and ancillaries
  3. the correct procedures for obtaining and using a water supply
  4. maintenance requirements of sewers and ancillaries
  5. maintenance methods
  6. inspection methods
  7. preparation procedures for inspection and operational maintenance
  8. the correct procedures for the use of tools and equipment
  9. the risks associated with manual handling and the appropriate control measures
  10. implications of inadequate inspection and operational maintenance for the operation of the system
  11. interpretation of results from verification and testing
  12. technical specifications for: tools and equipment; operational maintenance procedures; verification and testing
  13. how to identify faults and damage
  14. recording and reporting procedures
  15. implications of not correctly recording and reporting faults and damage
  16. types of temporary arrangements and methods of procurement
  17. effects of influents on sewer condition
  18. implications of flooding and pollution