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

Required skills

collect and analyse hydrometric and water resource management datainformation sourced locally nationally and internationally

apply complex mathematical modelling and analytical tools

interpret and prepare technical documentation regarding the collection analysis and reporting of hydrometric data

identify potential or actual operational problems

undertake evidencebased short medium and long range planning

communicate with employees senior management and external industry experts

prepare complex reports

use computer systems

use communication systems

give and receive instructions

Required knowledge

high level hydrometric and water resource management technical and planning information

mathematical techniques relevant to the complex analysis and planning of hydrometric data

sampling and testing procedures

occupational health and safety procedures

policies and standard operating procedures

communication systems

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 provide leadership to hydrometric planning and water resource management including

gathering interpreting and applying complex documentation related to the hydrometric planning and water resource management processes of the organisation

reviewing and refining current practices used in the collection analysis storage and reporting of hydrometric data

planning and setting priorities for the management of hydrometric data collection storage and reporting

preparing clear and accurate reports

contributing to the development of short medium and long term water resource management planning within the organisation

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

Data required may include:

Processes to collect, analyse, store and report hydrometric data may include:

Mathematical and technical processes may include: