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MSS024021 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist with assessing and monitoring stormwater systems

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency MSS024021 - Assist with assessing and monitoring stormwater systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge to inspect and/or monitor small-scale urban or semi-urban drainage systems. Personnel will plan and conduct survey, inspection and/or audit activities; collect and interpret information about the characteristics and condition of the catchment; and identify environmental issues and possible causes. This work assists engineers and planners to develop stormwater management plans and/or assess the environmental impacts of existing conditions or activities.This unit applies to environmental technicians working in a range of industry sectors, such as stormwater management, clean water; environmental services, environmental compliance, auditing and inspection. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Environmental monitoring
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Perform field work
  • Visually inspect stormwater systems to determine the degree of erosion or sediment transport along drainage channels
  • Assess the apparent effectiveness of current stormwater control devices
  • Assess the state of riparian vegetation associated with earth formed channels, ponds and basins
  • Assess the diversity of vertebrate and invertebrate fauna in stormwater channels and receiving bodies
  • Collect representative water, soil and sediment samples using specified sampling methods and equipment
  • Obtain valid and reliable in-situ measurements using specified test methods and equipment
  • Identify litter generation areas and visually inspect the effectiveness of gross pollutant traps
  • Identify and promptly report any illegal discharge to the stormwater system
  • Inspect the condition of flood mitigating structures along drainages
       
Element: Finalise field work
  • Pack and safely transport all samples, equipment and supplies back to home base
  • Ensure all samples and data are stored safely
  • Ensure dispatch of collected samples for subsequent analysis
  • Clean and test equipment before storage
       
Element: Confirm details of assigned activities with supervisor
  • Clarify the scope and objectives of the assessment, constraints, stormwater components involved and stormwater management techniques already in use
       
Element: Identify regulations, standards, guidelines and workplace procedures that apply to assigned activities
       
Element: Clarify the required outputs, timeframe, available resources and stakeholder involvement
       
Element: Source and assess available stormwater system data
  • Locate and obtain existing stormwater system information and review its relevance and accuracy
       
Element: Locate external sources of data sets and assess their availability, price, value and limitations
       
Element: Obtain selected data sets in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Use available data to identify (sub)catchment boundaries and modifications, hydrologic range, major land use categories, areas of potential pollution and environmental issues relevant to the study
       
Element: Identify the underlying geological landforms
       
Element: Collect data on the local meteorological conditions
       
Element: Plan and organise assigned field activities
  • Confirm data collection points and data quality requirements
       
Element: Analyse field activities to identify related tasks and plan efficient sequences
       
Element: Identify risks, safety and environmental requirements associated with field activities
       
Element: Assemble required field equipment and materials and check that they are fit for purpose
       
Element: Liaise with relevant personnel to explain the scope and purpose of field activities, organise site access and obtain permits
       
Element: Review work plan in response to new information, changed circumstances or instructions from relevant personnel
       
Element: Update work plan and communicate changes to relevant personnel
       
Element: Safely collect global positioning system (GPS) and environmental data
  • Set up and optimise GPS equipment with correct datum and projection settings
       
Element: Set up measuring instruments on site and perform pre-use, calibration checks
       
Element: Operate GPS equipment and measuring instruments in accordance with manufacturer specifications and workplace procedures
       
Element: Collect point positional data and attribute environmental data for each location in accordance with data collection plan
       
Element: Verify GPS and environmental data, identify atypical results and review procedures and troubleshoot equipment
  • Visually inspect stormwater systems to determine the degree of erosion or sediment transport along drainage channels
       
Element: Assess the apparent effectiveness of current stormwater control devices
       
Element: Assess the state of riparian vegetation associated with earth formed channels, ponds and basins
       
Element: Assess the diversity of vertebrate and invertebrate fauna in stormwater channels and receiving bodies
       
Element: Collect representative water, soil and sediment samples using specified sampling methods and equipment
       
Element: Obtain valid and reliable in-situ measurements using specified test methods and equipment
       
Element: Identify litter generation areas and visually inspect the effectiveness of gross pollutant traps
       
Element: Identify and promptly report any illegal discharge to the stormwater system
       
Element: Inspect the condition of flood mitigating structures along drainages
  • Pack and safely transport all samples, equipment and supplies back to home base
       
Element: Ensure all samples and data are stored safely
       
Element: Ensure dispatch of collected samples for subsequent analysis
       
Element: Clean and test equipment before storage
       
Element: Report current stormwater system conditions
  • Review field measurements and results of laboratory analyses to identify significant trends and problems with data
       
Element: Analyse data relating to catchment characteristics, existing conditions and management values
       
Element: Identify environmental issues that may impact on current stormwater management objectives and practices
       
Element: Report findings using a format and style that suits the intended use and in accordance with workplace guidelines
       
Element: Communicate results within the specified time and in accordance with workplace confidentiality and security guidelines
       
Element: Maintain a safe work environment
  • Use safe work procedures and protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others
       
Element: Minimise environmental impacts of testing and sampling and generation of waste
       
Element: Collect and dispose of all waste in accordance with environmental requirements and workplace procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Visually inspect stormwater systems to determine the degree of erosion or sediment transport along drainage channels 
Assess the apparent effectiveness of current stormwater control devices 
Assess the state of riparian vegetation associated with earth formed channels, ponds and basins 
Assess the diversity of vertebrate and invertebrate fauna in stormwater channels and receiving bodies 
Collect representative water, soil and sediment samples using specified sampling methods and equipment 
Obtain valid and reliable in-situ measurements using specified test methods and equipment 
Identify litter generation areas and visually inspect the effectiveness of gross pollutant traps 
Identify and promptly report any illegal discharge to the stormwater system 
Inspect the condition of flood mitigating structures along drainages 
Pack and safely transport all samples, equipment and supplies back to home base 
Ensure all samples and data are stored safely 
Ensure dispatch of collected samples for subsequent analysis 
Clean and test equipment before storage 
Clarify the scope and objectives of the assessment, constraints, stormwater components involved and stormwater management techniques already in use 
 
 
Locate and obtain existing stormwater system information and review its relevance and accuracy 
 
 
 
 
 
Confirm data collection points and data quality requirements 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Set up and optimise GPS equipment with correct datum and projection settings 
 
 
 
Visually inspect stormwater systems to determine the degree of erosion or sediment transport along drainage channels 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pack and safely transport all samples, equipment and supplies back to home base 
 
 
 
Review field measurements and results of laboratory analyses to identify significant trends and problems with data 
 
 
 
 
Use safe work procedures and protective equipment to ensure personal safety and that of others 
 
 

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