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NWPSOU014
Develop and implement catchment operational plans

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to develop and implement catchment operational plans.

This unit applies to workers with a specific responsibility for ensuring that storage catchment activities comply with 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, however, the level of responsibility may vary according to the size, scope, location, and technical complexity of individual projects. They would perform complex tasks, ensuring minimum damage to the environment in a familiar context.

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 the performance measures

1.1 Identify catchment management, stakeholder and water quality and quantity requirements.

1.2 Gather historical catchment information and apply as required.

1.3 Identify environmental factors and issues that impact on the catchment area.

2. Monitor catchment activities

2.1 Conduct monitoring and testing programs.

2.2 Develop catchment operation and maintenance plan.

2.3 Monitor catchment area usage and maintenance activities.

3. Report outcome of testing and monitoring

3.1 Analyse, record and report coordination and monitoring data.

3.2 Identify and investigate current and/or potential problems and report results.

3.3 Identify, investigate and report breaches of usage provisions.

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.

using safety equipment and personal protective equipment

identifying water quality risks and preparing protection strategies

coordinating and monitoring water storage catchment activities

identifying catchment management requirements

identifying stakeholder requirements and environmental factors that impact on water storage catchment areas

implementing monitoring and testing programs

monitoring usage

investigating and reporting on breaches

reporting on monitoring activities

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 historical records

relevant legislation, policies, procedures

relevant technical skills

coordination processes

system layout, processes

environmental aspects of catchment areas

hazardous substances handling

communication systems

risk management principles

risk factors and potential hazards involved with catchment area processes equipment operation, capacity and limitations

effects of weather and conditions on operation of catchment areas

pumping and valving systems

control systems

pest control specifications

customer expectations and requirements

catchment management issues, including:

feral/native animals

transfer of noxious weeds

human interaction with the catchment including litter and waste

perimeter inspections

fire management

mimosa

policing role

conservation management

remote community catchment areas

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 the performance measures

1.1 Identify catchment management, stakeholder and water quality and quantity requirements.

1.2 Gather historical catchment information and apply as required.

1.3 Identify environmental factors and issues that impact on the catchment area.

2. Monitor catchment activities

2.1 Conduct monitoring and testing programs.

2.2 Develop catchment operation and maintenance plan.

2.3 Monitor catchment area usage and maintenance activities.

3. Report outcome of testing and monitoring

3.1 Analyse, record and report coordination and monitoring data.

3.2 Identify and investigate current and/or potential problems and report results.

3.3 Identify, investigate and report breaches of usage provisions.

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.

using safety equipment and personal protective equipment

identifying water quality risks and preparing protection strategies

coordinating and monitoring water storage catchment activities

identifying catchment management requirements

identifying stakeholder requirements and environmental factors that impact on water storage catchment areas

implementing monitoring and testing programs

monitoring usage

investigating and reporting on breaches

reporting on monitoring activities

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 historical records

relevant legislation, policies, procedures

relevant technical skills

coordination processes

system layout, processes

environmental aspects of catchment areas

hazardous substances handling

communication systems

risk management principles

risk factors and potential hazards involved with catchment area processes equipment operation, capacity and limitations

effects of weather and conditions on operation of catchment areas

pumping and valving systems

control systems

pest control specifications

customer expectations and requirements

catchment management issues, including:

feral/native animals

transfer of noxious weeds

human interaction with the catchment including litter and waste

perimeter inspections

fire management

mimosa

policing role

conservation management

remote community catchment areas

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 catchment management, stakeholder and water quality and quantity requirements. 
Gather historical catchment information and apply as required. 
Identify environmental factors and issues that impact on the catchment area. 
Conduct monitoring and testing programs. 
Develop catchment operation and maintenance plan. 
Monitor catchment area usage and maintenance activities. 
Analyse, record and report coordination and monitoring data. 
Identify and investigate current and/or potential problems and report results. 
Identify, investigate and report breaches of usage provisions. 
Identify catchment management, stakeholder and water quality and quantity requirements. 
Gather historical catchment information and apply as required. 
Identify environmental factors and issues that impact on the catchment area. 
Conduct monitoring and testing programs. 
Develop catchment operation and maintenance plan. 
Monitor catchment area usage and maintenance activities. 
Analyse, record and report coordination and monitoring data. 
Identify and investigate current and/or potential problems and report results. 
Identify, investigate and report breaches of usage provisions. 

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