Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan, implement and report on concrete and masonry dam safety inspection. This requires the operator to conduct routine visual inspection, capture and report dam condition and faults in dams. Dam safety operators should be aware of the damage potential of the dam and be able to recognise and report deficiencies, or adverse trends that could lead to failure. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit is required by operators with responsibility for the inspection of concrete dams and reporting of faults or trends. This unit forms part of the skills set for: Monitor and inspect concrete dams |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Plan and prepare concrete dam inspection |
1.1 Identify and apply the relevant organisational procedures and proformas relating to concrete dam safety inspection. 1.2 Identify features of concrete dam types and their applications relevant to the dams to be inspected. 1.3 Identify concrete dam behaviour under a range of conditions . 1.4 Assess information from checklists and previous inspection reports. 1.5 Schedule activities and equipment for concrete dam inspection according to workplace requirements. |
2 Inspect and assess the condition of components of concrete dams |
2.1 Implement concrete dam inspection procedures and practices including for unusual events according to organisation and regulatory information . 2.2 Inspect and assess the condition and performance of identified areas and features of the concrete dam. 2.3 Recognise, record and assess any faults and changes in the condition of the concrete dam and its appurtenant structures. |
3 Report the condition of the components of the concrete dams |
3.1 Compare observations with previous inspection reports. 3.2 Collect and record evidence to establish the extent of changes in conditions. 3.3 Prepare and submit inspection reports to meet organisational requirements. 3.4 Report significant changes and deviations with recommendations for follow up action. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills :
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Required knowledge :
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The candidate should demonstrate the ability to conduct and report on concrete dam safety inspection including:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Access to the workplace and resources including:
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning and or examination to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator, any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and reflecting the requirements of the competency and the work being performed. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Organisational procedures and proformas will include: |
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Dam behaviour will include: |
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Conditions may include: |
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Assess will include: |
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Unusual events will include: |
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Organisational and regulatory information will include: |
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Identified areas and features will include: |
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Inspection techniques and details will include: |
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Faults and changes will include: |
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Evidence may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Competency field |
Dam safety |