Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
NWP421A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Collect, measure and process hydrometric stream discharge gauging
Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | NWP421A - Collect, measure and process hydrometric stream discharge gauging |
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Description | This unit describes the competencies required to collect data using a range of discharge measuring methods and equipment, measure and calculate readings and interpret and report data for a range of clients and stakeholders. | ||
Employability Skills | This unit contains employability skills. | ||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for assistant hydrographers, field hydrologists and water operators responsible for reporting water quality, volume and flow in water systems. This unit is part of the skills set for hydrography and is suitable for entry level and working under the supervision of a senior hydrographer. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. |
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Prerequisites/co-requisites | Not applicable. | ||
Competency Field | Hydrography |
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 | |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Identify flow gauging. |
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Element: Collect depth and velocity data. |
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Element: Calculate discharge. |
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Element: Report discharge readings. |
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