Required skills

follow instructions standard operating procedures policies and standards for dam safety monitoring and instrumentation

collect and process data

read and interpret plans drawings and charts

record and report monitoring and safety information and interpret a range of workplace documents

use mathematical calculations to collect and process data on dam safety

produce dam instrumentation monitoring reports

inspect and operate monitoring equipment and instruments

communicate deviations and faults in equipment and data using clear and direct communication and relevant communication methods and equipment

apply occupational safety protocols for working with dam assets and dam safety including working in confined spaces

Required knowledge

principles of dam design and construction

causes of dam failures and incidents

impact of unusual events on dam safety

types of instrumentation and their application

requirements for installation of instruments and instrument failure

purpose of monitoring and instrumentation used

instructions for the operation of monitoring equipment

dam safety performance indicators

OHampS procedures related to dam monitoring and working ion confined spaces

dam faults and changes indicated by monitoring and instrumentation

organisational and statutory requirements related to monitoring and reporting dam safety

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The candidate should demonstrate to ability to plan implement and report on the monitoring of basic instrumentation installed in dams

preparing monitoring activity

setting up relevant instrumentation

interpreting and applying all relevant organisational and regulatory information and requirements in planning dam safety monitoring activities

identifying dam safety monitoring sites and scheduling activities according to the required frequency of reporting

conducting inspection and monitoring activities using standard workplace equipment and instruments

gathering and recording data

identifying faults changes and failure indicators

reporting on dam safety monitoring outcomes with recommendations for action

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access to the workplace and resources including

documentation that should normally be available in dam operation worksites

codes standards and government regulations relevant to monitoring dam safety

Candidates should have access to on and off the job learning and assessment support when evidence is inadequate and competency has not yet been achieved

Candidates level of English language and literacy should be taken into account in designing assessment and adjustments should be recorded in assessment plans

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

a decision of competence should only be made when the assessor has complete confidence in the persons competence over time and in various contexts

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct indirect and supplementary evidence

where assessment is for the purpose of recognition RCCRPL the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

assessment can be through simulated projectbased activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning and examination to assess the underpinning knowledge Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions and reflecting the requirements of the competency and the work being performed

Organisational procedures and guidelines will include:

Dam safety monitoring procedures and practices include:

Unusual events will include:

Dam instrumentation will include those used in the workplace from the range:

Faults and changes will include: