Google Links

Follow the links below to find material targeted to the unit's elements, performance criteria, required skills and knowledge

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Monitor flow and flood routing
   • Monitor catchment behaviour during normal and flood conditions.
   • Determine outflow using standard flow rate calculations.
   • Determine flow control settings.
2. Plan and prepare for dam or storage operation
   • Plan and prepare for dam or storage operations.
   • Conduct inspections.
   • Develop hydrograph template.
3. Implement dam/water storage operation plans
   • Apply operation plans.
   • Inspect and test plant and equipment.
   • Test, assess and document safety mechanisms.
4. Regulate flows
   • Plot flood data on hydrograph.
   • Regulate flow control mechanisms to maintain safety of asset and required system supply and flood routing.
   • Produce data relating to flood performance.
5. Monitor flow and flood routing
   • Monitor catchment behaviour during normal and flood conditions.
   • Determine outflow using standard flow rate calculations.
   • Determine flow control settings.
6. Plan and prepare for dam or storage operation
   • Plan and prepare for dam or storage operations.
   • Conduct inspections.
   • Develop hydrograph template.
7. Implement dam/water storage operation plans
   • Apply operation plans.
   • Inspect and test plant and equipment.
   • Test, assess and document safety mechanisms.
8. Regulate flows
   • Plot flood data on hydrograph.
   • Regulate flow control mechanisms to maintain safety of asset and required system supply and flood routing.
   • Produce data relating to flood performance.

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.

calculating inflow and outflow rates

interpreting and plotting graphs

operating controls and ancillary equipment

conducting inspections

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

using safety equipment and personal protective equipment

identifying hazards

using equipment and instruments

managing and conducting surveillance of catchment run-off through dams and other water storage assets

operating gated spillways

identifying and investigating operational problems

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

system hydraulics

effects of water and catchment conditions on flow expectations

interrogation of catchment monitoring equipment

water flow measurement

operation of flood gates or plant

control systems

dam operation principles

materials science

communication systems

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

principles of dam inspection

risk management techniques

WHS

organisational and statutory requirements

---