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NWPSOU053
Coordinate and monitor groundwater system usage

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills required to coordinate and monitor the use of groundwater as a source of water supply ensuring that Ground Water Management Plan (GWMP) performance measures are met, environmental issues are addressed and a source of supply is maintained.

This unit applies to those workers with a specific responsibility for ensuring that groundwater system usage complies with the GWMP and that assets and processes 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, and may be required to coordinate an operational team. They will perform complex tasks while operating in a familiar context, ensuring minimum damage to the environment. However, the level of responsibility may vary according to the size, scope, location, and technical complexity of individual projects and groundwater system.

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 GWMP performance measures

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

1.2 Gather historical groundwater information and apply as required.

1.3 Identify environmental factors and issues that impact on groundwater.

2. Monitor and coordinate processes

2.1 Conduct monitoring and testing programs.

2.2 Monitor groundwater usage and quality.

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

3. Monitor performance of assets

3.1 Monitor assets to ensure performance meets specifications in plan.

3.2 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.

3.3 Schedule maintenance programs to meet current and potential problems.

4. Report on groundwater system usage

4.1 Analyse, record and report coordination and monitoring data.

4.2 Identify and investigate current and potential problems.

4.3 Report investigation results and recommendations.

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.

undertaking source inspections

using safety equipment and personal protective equipment

identifying potential sources of contamination

coordinating and monitoring groundwater system usage

identifying groundwater management requirements, including water quality and quantity requirements

identifying stakeholder requirements and environmental and development factors that impact on groundwater

implementing monitoring and testing programs

monitoring groundwater usage and quality

investigating and reporting on breaches

monitoring assets performance

scheduling asset maintenance programs

analysing and reporting asset performance data

identifying, investigating and reporting current and potential asset problems, including recommendations for 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, organisational and statutory requirements

customer expectations and requirements

groundwater hydraulics

properties of stored water

system layout

control systems

equipment operation

relevant utilities and service bodies

hazardous materials handling

effects of weather and conditions on bulkwater assets

principles of soil mechanics

concrete structure, strengths and deterioration

risk management techniques

WHS

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 GWMP performance measures

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

1.2 Gather historical groundwater information and apply as required.

1.3 Identify environmental factors and issues that impact on groundwater.

2. Monitor and coordinate processes

2.1 Conduct monitoring and testing programs.

2.2 Monitor groundwater usage and quality.

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

3. Monitor performance of assets

3.1 Monitor assets to ensure performance meets specifications in plan.

3.2 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.

3.3 Schedule maintenance programs to meet current and potential problems.

4. Report on groundwater system usage

4.1 Analyse, record and report coordination and monitoring data.

4.2 Identify and investigate current and potential problems.

4.3 Report investigation results and recommendations.

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.

undertaking source inspections

using safety equipment and personal protective equipment

identifying potential sources of contamination

coordinating and monitoring groundwater system usage

identifying groundwater management requirements, including water quality and quantity requirements

identifying stakeholder requirements and environmental and development factors that impact on groundwater

implementing monitoring and testing programs

monitoring groundwater usage and quality

investigating and reporting on breaches

monitoring assets performance

scheduling asset maintenance programs

analysing and reporting asset performance data

identifying, investigating and reporting current and potential asset problems, including recommendations for 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, organisational and statutory requirements

customer expectations and requirements

groundwater hydraulics

properties of stored water

system layout

control systems

equipment operation

relevant utilities and service bodies

hazardous materials handling

effects of weather and conditions on bulkwater assets

principles of soil mechanics

concrete structure, strengths and deterioration

risk management techniques

WHS

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 groundwater management, stakeholder and water quality and quantity requirements. 
Gather historical groundwater information and apply as required. 
Identify environmental factors and issues that impact on groundwater. 
Conduct monitoring and testing programs. 
Monitor groundwater usage and quality. 
Identify, investigate and report breaches of usage provisions and changes to quality parameters. 
Monitor assets to ensure performance meets specifications in plan. 
Select, fit and use personal protective equipment. 
Schedule maintenance programs to meet current and potential problems. 
Analyse, record and report coordination and monitoring data. 
Identify and investigate current and potential problems. 
Report investigation results and recommendations. 
Identify groundwater management, stakeholder and water quality and quantity requirements. 
Gather historical groundwater information and apply as required. 
Identify environmental factors and issues that impact on groundwater. 
Conduct monitoring and testing programs. 
Monitor groundwater usage and quality. 
Identify, investigate and report breaches of usage provisions and changes to quality parameters. 
Monitor assets to ensure performance meets specifications in plan. 
Select, fit and use personal protective equipment. 
Schedule maintenance programs to meet current and potential problems. 
Analyse, record and report coordination and monitoring data. 
Identify and investigate current and potential problems. 
Report investigation results and recommendations. 

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