Storage Meter Installer and Validator Overview
Units of Competency
In order to install and validate water storage meters, you must become qualified and certified as a Storage Meter Installer & Validator (CSV). The NSW Government requires that approved storage water meters be installed where a landowner holds a floodplain harvesting access license. This course covers how to select water storage meters, data loggers and telemetry systems and the installation, commissioning/maintenance and validation of water storage meters.
By undertaking activities and assignments, students are able to obtain a Statement of Attainment for the following 4 units:
Entry Requirements Prior to enrolling and undergoing training, you are required to hold the RIIWHS204D Work safely at heights unit of competency or equivalent. A sighted* copy of the Statement of Attainment is to be emailed to training@ irrigation.org.au for verification.
Course Duration This is a three (3) day training course. On completion of the course, students have 3 months to submit their post course assessments to obtain the units of competency.
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1. NWPIWS004 Install meters for rural
2. NWPIWS006 3. AHCWHS301 4. NWPGEN018
water supplies Maintain meters for rural water supplies Contribute to work health and safety processes Follow environmental and licensing procedures
Existing Certified Meter Installer & Validators Participants who have already completed Meter Installation & Validation training (and obtained certification as a CMI/DQP) and want to obtain CSV certification are required to attend the full Storage Meter Installer & Validator training course. The reasons for this are:
• this course has been contexualised
for storage meter
• installation and validation • some of the units of competency
have been updated
• Please contact Irrigation
Australia to discuss eligibility
Upon Completion of Training Upon completion of the training requirements, each particpant will be issued a Statement of Attainment for the four (4) units of competency covered in the course. Graduates will be certified as a CSV - Certified Storage Meter Installer & Validator for a period of two (2) years (first 2 years of certification is inclusive in the course fee).
Ongoing Commitment to Best Practice Once you become a Certified Storage Meter Installer & Validator (CSV), you will be required to keep your skills and knowledge current by participating in a range of relevant activities. Points towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) will be earned for each type of activity and at the end of two (2) years, provided sufficient points have been gained, you can apply for renewal of your CSV certification.
