Assessor Resource

NWP515B
Develop and review groundwater management plan

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for managers in water organisations with responsibility for the development and review of groundwater resources.

This unit of competency describes the outcomes required for the management of groundwater as a resource to be used for water supply.

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Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit of competency contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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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, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to manage groundwater as a resource to be used for water supply including:

gathering, interpreting and synthesising information (including historical data, current legislation and standards, stakeholder views and water quality test results) to underpin the sound development of the groundwater management plan

consulting widely and effectively

developing effective groundwater management plans that address the water organisation's objectives and requirements

using data from testing and other monitoring arrangements to track the performance of the groundwater management plan and inform the review of the plan

preparing reports and recommendations for changes to the objectives of the management plan and its implementation.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access to the workplace and resources including:

documentation that should normally be available in a water industry organisation

relevant codes, standards, and government regulations.

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:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice

a decision of competence should only be made when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence over time and in various contexts

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence

where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning 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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills:

communicate and consult

interpret and apply legislation and policies

use data to inform decision making and planning

develop plans to meet organisational requirements and performance indicators

conduct investigations

assess environmental impact

report clearly and effectively.

Required knowledge:

relevant legislation

relevant enterprise policies

range of appropriate measuring and testing procedures

investigation procedures

risk management principles

customer expectations and requirements

groundwater analysis procedures

groundwater hydraulics

environmental legislation.

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.

Legislative requirements may include:

relevant federal legislation

relevant state or territory legislation

relevant local government by-laws.

Historical groundwater information may include:

relevant geological data

hydro-geological data

hydrometrical information

previous monitoring studies

previous risk assessments

land use studies

environment management studies.

Environmental and development factors may include:

human interaction

adsorption

pollutants

nutrients

salinity

cultural aspects

land use

other human activity

vegetation

urban growth

industry growth.

Monitoring may include:

resource yield

testing procedures

testing medium

frequency

quality requirements

geophysical work

modelling

surveys

water quality

other variables.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and interpret legislative requirements and organisational policies for the management of groundwater. 
Identify stakeholder requirements that impact on the groundwater quality, quantity and conservation. 
Gather historical groundwater information and evaluate as input to the planning process. 
Identify, interpret and assess water quality and quantity requirements. 
Identify and interpret environmental and development factors that impact on the groundwater. 
Identify and interpret groundwater management requirements. 
Identify, interpret and validate stakeholder requirements that impact on groundwater. 
Develop a groundwater management plan. 
Identify, investigate and report breaches of usage provisions and changes to quality parameters. 
Assess data from the ongoing implementation and monitoring of the groundwater management plan and use to inform the review of the plan. 
Review objectives of the management and implementation plans. 
Make recommendations for changes to objectives and implementation procedures. 
Provide advice and guidance to groundwater users and other stakeholders. 

Forms

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