Modification History
NWP516B Release 2: Layout adjusted. No changes to content.
NWP516B Release 1: Primary release.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required for the implementation of the management plan for surface water to ensure environmental considerations are met and source of supply is maintained.
Application of the Unit
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for managers in water organisations with responsibility for the management of surface water resources.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
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 required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Implement and coordinate monitoring and testing program . |
1.1 Confirm performance measures of the surface water management plan. 1.2 Design and implement monitoring and testing programs . 1.3 Coordinate activities relating to the surface water plan. 1.4 Interpret and record test results and education programs. 1.5 Identify and investigate current and/or potential problems and report results and recommendations. 1.6 Gather historical surface water information and evaluate. 1.7 Monitor water usage , water flow and water quality according to the plan. |
2 Monitor and evaluate performance of surface water management plans . |
2.1 Identify, investigate and report deviations of planned water usage and quality and management plan procedures. 2.2 Review objectives of the management and implementation plans. 2.3 Review parameters for water usage and quality. 2.4 Monitor and review environmental factors that impact on surface water . 2.5 Make recommendations for changes to plan objectives and procedures and usage and quality parameters. 2.6 Provide advice and guidance to water users and stakeholders . |
3 Report on monitoring and implementation activities . |
3.1 Identify and report deviations from the management plan. 3.2 Review and report objectives of the management and implementation plans. 3.3 Make recommendations for changes to plan objectives. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required skills :
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Required knowledge :
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Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the 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 implement management plans for surface water to ensure environmental considerations are met and source of supply is maintained:
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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:
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
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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Surface water sources may include: |
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Monitoring and testing programs may include: |
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Historical surface water information may include: |
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Water usage , water flow and water quality may be influenced by a range of factors including: |
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Environmental factors that impact on surface water may include: |
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Users and stakeholders may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Collection and distribution.