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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Confirm performance measures in river system management plan.
  2. Monitor performance of assets.
  3. Coordinate processes.
  4. Report outcomes of coordination and monitoring.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

solve operational problems

produce reports and logs

use safety equipment and personal protective equipment

interpret plans charts and instructions

perform systemrelated calculations

interpret policies procedures and standards

communicate with employees and customers

use communication equipment

give and receive instructions

analyse personal and team performance

operate computerised equipment

identify control system faults

Required knowledge

system hydraulics

coordination processes

system layout

environmental aspects of river systems

system processes

lock out procedures for mechanical and electrical installations

policies procedures and legislation

relevant utilities and service bodies

communication systems

risk factors and potential hazards involved with river systems

equipment operation capacity and limitations

system calculations

effects of weather and conditions on operation of river systems

pipes and fittings

pumping and valving systems

control systems

Evidence Required

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the 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 the ability to coordinate and monitor river system usage including

identifying water flow water quality and water quantity requirements

identifying relevant environmental factors to be considered

identifying performance measures for the resource and operations

implementing monitoring and testing programs including monitoring of assets water usage and water

coordinating processes and making system adjustments

analysing and reporting data and reporting problems

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access to the workplace and resources including

documentation that should normally be available in a water industry organisation

relevant codes standards and government regulations

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning andor assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

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

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice

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 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


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Equipment used may include:

electronic monitoring and metering systems

manual chart recording systems

on- and off-road vehicles

communication equipment

personal protective equipment.

System adjustments may include:

regulation of flow and pressure, including the adjustment of:

pumping systems

valving systems

control systems.

Organisational and statutory requirements may include:

by-laws and organisational policies

standard operating procedures

environment protection

relevant Australian Standards

manufacturer's standards and specifications.

equal employment opportunity

occupational health and safety

World Health Organisation and National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) guidelines.