This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and determine the design and hydraulic requirements for water supply and disposal systems. It includes the ability to allocate pumps and infrastructure, design distribution, storage and treatment systems, and manage budgets and operational procedures.

This unit applies to individuals who have specialised knowledge and technical and management responsibilities for planning and designing water supply and disposal systems for aquaculture workplaces.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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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
Establish water budget based on identifying water sources that ensure water is available in sufficient quantities at all times
Determine water and soil quality to ensure appropriate environment is provided for stock
Design water transfer, recharge, reuse and treatment systems to conserve natural resources and match requirements for stock
Position culture or holding structures and systems to make the best use of water resources
Match water requirements with workplace production forecasts, expansion plans and seasonal variation
Ensure collection and storage processes do not degrade the water quality for the workplace or the environment
Document design calculations and decisions according to workplace requirements, ensuring construction specifications define the work required to provide suitable water for workplace
Identify environmentally sensitive areas and land degradation issues according to legislative requirements
Determine allowable effluent standards from relevant authority
Select pumps to deliver water efficiently from the water source or storage according to expert information or advice
Ensure pump motor combinations are efficient, reliable, functional, serviceable and flexible for the intended application
Optimise relationship between capital and operational costs and compare energy sources
Select accessories and performance indicators and integrate into functional systems that can be monitored and maintained
Document design calculations and decisions
Define work required in construction specifications to make suitable pumping and power systems available to workplace
Check power supply design specification with power authorities
Identify and minimise risks associated with power configurations, personal safety, water pressures and loads through system design and appropriate operating procedures
Commission detailed topographic survey or an accurate map showing extent, pond tank layout, physical constraints and contours with suitable interval
Develop excavation and earth moving plan, identifying internal or outside personnel, labour and machinery
Determine water budgets according to evaporation and seepage characteristics and water usage practices
Evaluate distribution systems and design according to system efficiencies, biosecurity and maintenance
Size pipes, valves and fittings according to design system specifications
Calculate achievable flows, water levels and pressures for the pumps
Include mechanisms for controlling and adjusting pressure, and isolation valves to direct water to areas with different water flow schedules
Design channel systems and attendant structures according to system requirements and calculation of channel flow velocities
Compare soil types for erodibility to select suitable fill for construction
Define construction plans and specifications to achieve the desired standards of uniformity and efficiency of water application
Investigate regional geology and geography to predict sustainability of pond construction and water storage
Use site investigations to determine depth of clay, depth of ground water, soil and water salinity and structural or chemical impediments and calculations
Use costings to determine the most cost-effective storage system
Develop designs in conjunction with contractors and authorities
Design drains and structures capable of carrying planned water volumes and flow intensities
Incorporate waste water treatment structures according to design specifications
Document design calculations and decisions and communicate relevant information clearly through plans, specifications and manuals
Organise a competent designer to check design output against workplace objectives
Determine material requirements and document from plans and specifications
Estimate labour requirements based upon documented work schedule with reasonable allowance for variances in work schedules
Attribute costing to each component based upon quoted information from suppliers or sound analysis of individual elements
Confirm operating expense budget is applied to the completed water supply and disposal system
Develop contingency plans in the event of reduced water quality or quantity
Develop procedures for handling notifications from authorities pertaining to water supply and disposal
Involve the business in an integrated regional approach to water monitoring, quality and quantity supply issues and future planning
Research mechanisation or automation of process or activity, including the use of specialised contract services, and introduce as required
Establish record keeping procedures for managing water supply and disposal system that meet administrative, workplace and regulatory requirements

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