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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for dam operation
  2. Implement dam operation plans
  3. Compile and process operation reports
  4. Plan and prepare for dam operation
  5. Implement dam operation plans
  6. Compile and process operation reports

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

identifying and investigating operational, access or security problems

conducting inspections

implementing operational activities

interpreting plans, drawings, instructions, standard operating procedures, policies and standards

using equipment, tools, machinery and personal protective equipment

identifying safety hazards

preparing for and implementing dam operation plans

operating dams

interpreting technical documentation

collecting and analysing technical information

preparing required reports


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

properties of stored water

basic dam design principles

risks to dams

lessons from dam incidents

dam safety emergency operations

dam security issues

dam access issues

dam operation principles

basic materials science

communication systems

basic principles of hydraulics

system layout

environmental aspects of operation and maintenance

lock out procedures for mechanical and electrical installations

control systems

equipment operation

relevant utilities and service bodies

hazardous materials handling

effects of weather and conditions on bulkwater assets

risk management techniques

WHS

organisational and statutory requirements