Assessment Requirements for NWPSOU013 Monitor and coordinate catchment operations

Release: 1

Assessment Requirements for NWPSOU013 Monitor and coordinate catchment operations

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	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 Assessment Requirements created drawing upon specified assessment information from superseded unit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

using pest eradication equipment

calculating flow and capacity

coordinating safety surveillance

identifying control system faults

inspecting and monitoring catchment areas

monitoring flows

coordinating catchment processes

inspecting catchment areas and identifying water quality risks

monitoring catchment and collecting and reporting catchment data

collecting samples

inspecting and adjusting flow regulating systems

identifying and reporting on flows into the catchment area

assessing and reporting on the condition of the catchment area

identifying and addressing risks and hazards

monitoring and integrating catchments processes

completing documentation

implementing actions resulting from investigations

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.

inspection of catchments

coordination processes

system layout and processes

environmental aspects of catchment areas

policies and standard operating procedures

a general understanding of water and wastewater treatment and the effect of floods on these systems

Australian Drinking Water Guidelines (ADWG)

hazardous substances handling

communication systems

risk factors and potential hazards involved with catchment area processes, equipment operation, capacity and limitations

effects of weather and conditions on operation of catchment areas

pumping and valving systems

control systems

pest control specifications

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.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037

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

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

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