Assessor Resource
NWP328A
Inspect and report on embankment dam safety
Assessment tool
Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024
This unit is required for staff with responsibility for the inspection of embankment dams and reporting of faults or trends.
This unit forms part of the skills set for:
Monitor and inspect embankment dams
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to plan, implement and report on embankment dam safety inspection. This requires the operator to conduct routine visual inspection, capture and report dam condition and faults in dams constructed primarily from earth and rock materials. 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.
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