8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of implementing dam safety surveillance procedures for a permit to work. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. The extent of the Essential Knowledge and Associated Skills required follows: KS01-PO345B Dam safety surveillance procedures Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired for safe working practices of: T1 Relevant environmental, occupational health and safety legislation and regulations T2 Enterprise procedures T3 Plant drawings and manufacturers manuals T4 Introduction to and typical arrangements of hydro power production plant T5 Relevant plant and equipment, its location and operating parameters T6 Relevant state and territory regulations T7 Dam, types and characteristics T8 Properties of stored water T9 Dam design principles T10 Materials science, e.g. corrosion, paint coating T11 Relevant utilities T12 Principles of hydraulics T13 Principles of soil mechanics T14 Concrete structure, strengths and deterioration T15 Construction procedures; safe dam operating procedures T16 Principles of dam surveillance T17 Risk management techniques T18 Maintenance practices KS02-PO345B Dam safety surveillance procedures Specific skills needed to achieve the Performance Criteria: T1 Interpret plant drawings and manufacturers manuals T2 Apply relevant state and territory regulations T3 Analysis T4 Data processing T5 Communication T6 Use of equipment and instruments T7 Interpretation of plans and charts T8 Production of reports T9 Inspection skills T10 Operation of instruments. |