List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
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. Plan and prepare for dam safety surveillance | 1.1 Access and apply relevant legislation and documentation. 1.2 Implement safety surveillance policies, plans and procedures. 1.3 Access and interpret historical and design information. 1.4 Assess and document dam behaviour and potential failure modes. 1.5 Determine instrumentation requirements and data collection methods. |
2. Implement dam safety surveillance plans | 2.1 Inform stakeholders of policies and plans. 2.2 Develop inspection programs and implement inspection and monitoring procedures. 2.3 Communicate procedures for the collection and recording of information to field staff. 2.4 Collate, process, validate, record and store data from instruments and personnel. 2.5 Analyse data and determine, record and evaluate structural, material and/or behavioural problems. |
3. Complete safety surveillance reports | 3.1 Prepare and distribute reports to meet dam owner, stakeholder and regulatory requirements. 3.2 Communicate consequences of failure to dam owners and other stakeholders. 3.3 Include recommendations for remedial action. 3.4 Undertake cost estimates and work schedules according to enterprise requirements. 3.5 Assess the timeliness of all stages of communication and reporting. |
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.
analysing and processing data
inspecting and operating instruments
planning, scheduling, implementing and reporting on dam safety surveillance
planning and preparing for dam safety surveillance
implementing dam safety surveillance plans
completing safety surveillance 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.
properties of stored water
dam design principles
materials science
communication systems
relevant utilities
principles of hydraulics
principles of soil mechanics
concrete structure
strengths and deterioration
construction procedure
safe dam operating procedures
principles of dam surveillance
risk management techniques
maintenance practices
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.