Mapping	Notes	Date
Supersedes and is equivalent to NWP322B - Inspect and operate surface water systems	Unit code updated. Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards. All PC transitioned from passive to active voice. PC 1.3 removed. Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit.	06/Dec/2015
Is superseded by and equivalent to NWPIWS003 - Inspect and operate water diversion systems		03/Feb/2020

Release	Release date
1 1 (this release)	07/Dec/2015

CodeSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Title column	Release
NWP - National Water Training Package	National Water Training Package	1.0,2.0

CodeSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Title column	Usage Recommendation	Release
NWP30415 - Certificate III in Water Industry Irrigation	Certificate III in Water Industry Irrigation	Superseded	1
NWP30215 - Certificate III in Water Industry Operations	Certificate III in Water Industry Operations	Superseded	1
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Scheme	Code	Classification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	010711	Hydrology

Scheme	Code	Classification value	Start date	End date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	010711	Hydrology	29/Apr/2016

Unit of competency

Modification History

Release

Comments

This unit was released in NWP Water Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to NWP322B Inspect and operate surface water systems.

Unit code updated
Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards
All PC transitioned from passive to active voice
PC 1.3 removed

Application

This unit describes the skills required to inspect and coordinate the operation of surface water systems and to measure and report on surface water usage and system performance. The ability to collect data, monitor and adjust regulatory systems, coordinate system performance and produce technical reports are essential to performance.

This unit applies to those working as field operators with a specific responsibility for inspecting and operating surface water systems and for ensuring that flows are regulated according to organisational specifications and system demands.

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, particularly those related to WHS.

Those undertaking this unit would work under indirect supervision, while performing routine tasks ensuring minimum damage to the environment, in a familiar context.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Irrigation

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. Inspect and report on surface water system performance and usage	1.1 Schedule and complete routine inspections of surface supply areas. 1.2 Collect and record data on system capacity and flow. 1.3 Select, fit and use required safety equipment, including personal protective equipment.
2. Monitor inflows, outflows and releases	2.1 Inspect flow regulating systems and make adjustments to meet demand requirements. 2.2 Monitor flows and coordinate diversions or extractions to control usage. 2.3 Read meters and record volumes.
3. Operate and coordinate system performance	3.1 Address and record process faults and operational conditions. 3.2 Optimise process performance.
4. Complete documentation	4.1 Record inspections results. 4.2 Report data from inspection results.

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

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to NWP322B Inspect and operate surface water systems.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release

Comments

These Assessment Requirements were released in NWP Water Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

using safety equipment and personal protective equipment
calculating flow and capacity
coordinating surveillance
interpreting plans
identifying control system faults
inspecting and coordinating the operation of surface water systems
inspecting surface supply areas
collecting and recording data
collecting samples
inspecting and adjusting flow regulating systems
monitoring flows
coordinating diversions and extractions
reading meters
identifying and reporting faults
integrating processes
completing relevant documentation

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

operations of surface water systems
impacts of the principles of hydraulics on the surface water system
methods of measuring and calculating flow
system capacity and system faults
adjusting flow regulating systems
methods of monitoring flows
customer requirements
data collection requirements
reporting systems

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037

Unit of competency details

NWPIRR003 - Inspect and operate surface water systems (Release 1)

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