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NWPIRR061
Develop and review groundwater management plan

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


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

This unit applies to those working as managers in water organisations with responsibility for the development and review of groundwater resources.

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.

Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, managing staff, while performing sophisticated tasks in a range of familiar contexts.

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. Prepare for groundwater management

1.1 Gather historical groundwater information and evaluate as input to the planning process.

1.2 Identify, interpret and assess water quality and quantity requirements.

1.3 Identify and interpret environmental and development factors that impact on groundwater.

2. Develop the groundwater management plan

2.1 Identify and interpret groundwater management requirements.

2.2 Identify, interpret and validate stakeholder requirements that impact on groundwater.

2.3 Develop a groundwater management plan.

2.4 Identify, investigate and report breaches of usage provisions and changes to quality parameters.

3. Review and refine the groundwater management plan

3.1 Assess data from the ongoing implementation and monitoring of the groundwater management plan and use to inform the review of the plan.

3.2 Review objectives of the management and implementation plans.

3.3 Make recommendations for changes to objectives and implementation procedures.

3.4 Provide advice and guidance to groundwater users and other stakeholders.

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.

managing groundwater as a resource to be used for water supply

reading and interpreting numerical data to inform groundwater management plan

gathering, interpreting and synthesising information to underpin the sound development of the groundwater management plan, including:

historical data

current legislation and standards

stakeholder views

water quality test results

consulting stakeholders

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

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, policies and procedures

risk management principles

groundwater hydraulics

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. Prepare for groundwater management

1.1 Gather historical groundwater information and evaluate as input to the planning process.

1.2 Identify, interpret and assess water quality and quantity requirements.

1.3 Identify and interpret environmental and development factors that impact on groundwater.

2. Develop the groundwater management plan

2.1 Identify and interpret groundwater management requirements.

2.2 Identify, interpret and validate stakeholder requirements that impact on groundwater.

2.3 Develop a groundwater management plan.

2.4 Identify, investigate and report breaches of usage provisions and changes to quality parameters.

3. Review and refine the groundwater management plan

3.1 Assess data from the ongoing implementation and monitoring of the groundwater management plan and use to inform the review of the plan.

3.2 Review objectives of the management and implementation plans.

3.3 Make recommendations for changes to objectives and implementation procedures.

3.4 Provide advice and guidance to groundwater users and other stakeholders.

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.

managing groundwater as a resource to be used for water supply

reading and interpreting numerical data to inform groundwater management plan

gathering, interpreting and synthesising information to underpin the sound development of the groundwater management plan, including:

historical data

current legislation and standards

stakeholder views

water quality test results

consulting stakeholders

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

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, policies and procedures

risk management principles

groundwater hydraulics

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
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 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. 
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 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. 

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