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NWPIRR072
Implement and coordinate surface water management plan

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required for the implementation of the management plan for surface water to ensure environmental considerations are met and source of supply is maintained.

This unit applies to those working as managers in water organisations with responsibility for the management of surface water 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. Implement and coordinate monitoring and testing program

1.1 Confirm performance measures of the surface water management plan.

1.2 Design and implement monitoring and testing programs.

1.3 Coordinate activities relating to the surface water plan.

1.4 Interpret and record test results and education programs.

1.5 Identify and investigate current and/or potential problems and report results and recommendations.

1.6 Gather and evaluate historical surface water information.

1.7 Monitor water usage, water flow and water quality according to the plan.

2. Monitor and evaluate performance of surface water management plans

2.1 Identify, investigate and report deviations of planned water usage and quality and management plan procedures.

2.2 Review objectives of the management and implementation plans.

2.3 Review parameters for water usage and quality.

2.4 Monitor and review environmental factors that impact on surface water.

2.5 Make recommendations for changes to plan objectives and procedures and usage and quality parameters.

2.6 Provide advice and guidance to water users and stakeholders.

3. Report on monitoring and implementation activities

3.1 Identify and report deviations from the management plan.

3.2 Review and report objectives of the management and implementation plans.

3.3 Make recommendations for changes to plan objectives.

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.

implementing management plans for surface water to ensure environmental considerations are met and source of supply is maintained

performing calculations relating to water usage and quality

reading and interpreting a range of numerical data related to surface water and environmental factors

gathering, interpreting and synthesising information, including:

historical data

current legislation and standards

stakeholder views

water quantity and quality test results

designing and implementing testing processes and programs

monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of the surface water management plan

providing advice about water usage and communicate with stakeholders and users

preparing reports and recommendations for future action

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

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 task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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. Implement and coordinate monitoring and testing program

1.1 Confirm performance measures of the surface water management plan.

1.2 Design and implement monitoring and testing programs.

1.3 Coordinate activities relating to the surface water plan.

1.4 Interpret and record test results and education programs.

1.5 Identify and investigate current and/or potential problems and report results and recommendations.

1.6 Gather and evaluate historical surface water information.

1.7 Monitor water usage, water flow and water quality according to the plan.

2. Monitor and evaluate performance of surface water management plans

2.1 Identify, investigate and report deviations of planned water usage and quality and management plan procedures.

2.2 Review objectives of the management and implementation plans.

2.3 Review parameters for water usage and quality.

2.4 Monitor and review environmental factors that impact on surface water.

2.5 Make recommendations for changes to plan objectives and procedures and usage and quality parameters.

2.6 Provide advice and guidance to water users and stakeholders.

3. Report on monitoring and implementation activities

3.1 Identify and report deviations from the management plan.

3.2 Review and report objectives of the management and implementation plans.

3.3 Make recommendations for changes to plan objectives.

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.

implementing management plans for surface water to ensure environmental considerations are met and source of supply is maintained

performing calculations relating to water usage and quality

reading and interpreting a range of numerical data related to surface water and environmental factors

gathering, interpreting and synthesising information, including:

historical data

current legislation and standards

stakeholder views

water quantity and quality test results

designing and implementing testing processes and programs

monitoring and evaluating the outcomes of the surface water management plan

providing advice about water usage and communicate with stakeholders and users

preparing reports and recommendations for future action

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

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
Confirm performance measures of the surface water management plan. 
Design and implement monitoring and testing programs. 
Coordinate activities relating to the surface water plan. 
Interpret and record test results and education programs. 
Identify and investigate current and/or potential problems and report results and recommendations. 
Gather and evaluate historical surface water information. 
Monitor water usage, water flow and water quality according to the plan. 
Identify, investigate and report deviations of planned water usage and quality and management plan procedures. 
Review objectives of the management and implementation plans. 
Review parameters for water usage and quality. 
Monitor and review environmental factors that impact on surface water. 
Make recommendations for changes to plan objectives and procedures and usage and quality parameters. 
Provide advice and guidance to water users and stakeholders. 
Identify and report deviations from the management plan. 
Review and report objectives of the management and implementation plans. 
Make recommendations for changes to plan objectives. 
Confirm performance measures of the surface water management plan. 
Design and implement monitoring and testing programs. 
Coordinate activities relating to the surface water plan. 
Interpret and record test results and education programs. 
Identify and investigate current and/or potential problems and report results and recommendations. 
Gather and evaluate historical surface water information. 
Monitor water usage, water flow and water quality according to the plan. 
Identify, investigate and report deviations of planned water usage and quality and management plan procedures. 
Review objectives of the management and implementation plans. 
Review parameters for water usage and quality. 
Monitor and review environmental factors that impact on surface water. 
Make recommendations for changes to plan objectives and procedures and usage and quality parameters. 
Provide advice and guidance to water users and stakeholders. 
Identify and report deviations from the management plan. 
Review and report objectives of the management and implementation plans. 
Make recommendations for changes to plan objectives. 

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