Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
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This unit was released in NWP Water Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.
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Application
This unit describes the skills required to inspect and report on river flow performance including flood plains and river environment. This includes monitoring river conditions, water quality, maintaining integrity of the bank, regulating and monitoring flows.
This unit applies to field staff with the responsibility of inspecting rivers.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work under supervision, performing routine tasks, in familiar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Competency Field
Source
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Establish river performance requirements |
1.1 Establish legislative and organisational requirements. 1.2 Establish the river conditions. 1.3 Identify environmental factors that impact on water flows and quality. |
2. Inspect and monitor performance |
2.1 Schedule and conduct routine inspections of rivers or waterways. 2.2 Monitor water quality and flows of rivers. 2.3 Determine adjustments required to flows based on hydraulics and environmental factors. 2.4 Apply system adjustments to ensure that system performance meets organisational and statutory requirements. |
3. Report on river performance |
3.1 Collect, interpret and report on process data. 3.2 Compile river data report. 3.3 Report observations outside defined parameters for further action. |
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Unit Mapping Information
No equivalent unit.
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037