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NWPIRR034
Coordinate and monitor surface water systems

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to coordinate and monitor the operation of surface water systems, ensuring that Surface Water Management Plan (SWMP) performance measures are met, environmental issues are addressed and a source of supply is maintained.

This unit applies to those working as field and operational staff with a specific responsibility for ensuring that the operation of surface water systems complies with the requirements of the organisation’s SWMP and with relevant organisational and statutory requirements.

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 independently or in a team, and may be responsible for the coordination of an operational team. They would performing complex tasks ensuring minimum damage to the environment, in a familiar context. However, the level of responsibility may vary according to the size, scope, location, and technical complexity of process.

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

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Evidence Required

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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. Confirm SWMP performance measures

1.1 Identify water flow requirements in surface water sources.

1.2 Identify water quality and quantity requirements, including release rates.

1.3 Identify environmental factors that may impact on water flows and quality.

1.4 Identify performance measures for the resource and operations.

1.5 Access historic information and consult stakeholders as required.

2. Monitor the performance of assets

2.1 Carry out monitoring and testing programs.

2.2 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.

2.3 Monitor assets to ensure performance meets specifications in the SWMP.

2.4 Schedule maintenance programs to meet current and potential problems.

3. Monitor and coordinate processes

3.1 Test and monitor water usage and quality according to the SWMP.

3.2 Coordinate processes to meet SWMP requirements and targets.

3.3 Take action to optimise system performance.

4. Report the outcomes of testing and monitoring

4.1 Analyse, record and report coordination and monitoring data.

4.2 Identify and report current or potential problems.

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.

interpreting and applying legislation and policies

coordinating measuring and testing activities

consulting with customers and stakeholders

conducting site inspections

assessing environmental impact

coordinating and monitoring the operation of surface water systems

identifying water flow, quality and quantity requirements and any environmental factors that may affect these

identifying surface water system performance measures from the SWMP

accessing historic information

conducting or supervising asset monitoring and testing programs

conducting or supervising testing and monitoring of water usage and water quality

coordinating processes to meet targets and optimise system performance

analysing data, completing records and producing reports

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.

relevant legislation

relevant enterprise policies and procedures

surface water system

customer expectations and requirements

climatic and weather characteristics and impacts

hydraulic analysis

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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. Confirm SWMP performance measures

1.1 Identify water flow requirements in surface water sources.

1.2 Identify water quality and quantity requirements, including release rates.

1.3 Identify environmental factors that may impact on water flows and quality.

1.4 Identify performance measures for the resource and operations.

1.5 Access historic information and consult stakeholders as required.

2. Monitor the performance of assets

2.1 Carry out monitoring and testing programs.

2.2 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.

2.3 Monitor assets to ensure performance meets specifications in the SWMP.

2.4 Schedule maintenance programs to meet current and potential problems.

3. Monitor and coordinate processes

3.1 Test and monitor water usage and quality according to the SWMP.

3.2 Coordinate processes to meet SWMP requirements and targets.

3.3 Take action to optimise system performance.

4. Report the outcomes of testing and monitoring

4.1 Analyse, record and report coordination and monitoring data.

4.2 Identify and report current or potential problems.

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.

interpreting and applying legislation and policies

coordinating measuring and testing activities

consulting with customers and stakeholders

conducting site inspections

assessing environmental impact

coordinating and monitoring the operation of surface water systems

identifying water flow, quality and quantity requirements and any environmental factors that may affect these

identifying surface water system performance measures from the SWMP

accessing historic information

conducting or supervising asset monitoring and testing programs

conducting or supervising testing and monitoring of water usage and water quality

coordinating processes to meet targets and optimise system performance

analysing data, completing records and producing reports

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.

relevant legislation

relevant enterprise policies and procedures

surface water system

customer expectations and requirements

climatic and weather characteristics and impacts

hydraulic analysis

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.
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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 water flow requirements in surface water sources. 
Identify water quality and quantity requirements, including release rates. 
Identify environmental factors that may impact on water flows and quality. 
Identify performance measures for the resource and operations. 
Access historic information and consult stakeholders as required. 
Carry out monitoring and testing programs. 
Select, fit and use personal protective equipment. 
Monitor assets to ensure performance meets specifications in the SWMP. 
Schedule maintenance programs to meet current and potential problems. 
Test and monitor water usage and quality according to the SWMP. 
Coordinate processes to meet SWMP requirements and targets. 
Take action to optimise system performance. 
Analyse, record and report coordination and monitoring data. 
Identify and report current or potential problems. 
Identify water flow requirements in surface water sources. 
Identify water quality and quantity requirements, including release rates. 
Identify environmental factors that may impact on water flows and quality. 
Identify performance measures for the resource and operations. 
Access historic information and consult stakeholders as required. 
Carry out monitoring and testing programs. 
Select, fit and use personal protective equipment. 
Monitor assets to ensure performance meets specifications in the SWMP. 
Schedule maintenance programs to meet current and potential problems. 
Test and monitor water usage and quality according to the SWMP. 
Coordinate processes to meet SWMP requirements and targets. 
Take action to optimise system performance. 
Analyse, record and report coordination and monitoring data. 
Identify and report current or potential problems. 

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