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NWPHYD013 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate, maintain and decommission monitoring sites

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency NWPHYD013 - Operate, maintain and decommission monitoring sites
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills required to operate, maintain and decommission monitoring sites and related equipment and instruments. The role requires an understanding of the capacity, the original purpose of the site and the application of the instruments and equipment. It also requires the ability to test and maintain instruments, equipment and the site to provide accurate data.This unit applies to hydrographers employed by the water industry and water operators involved in the monitoring of all the elements of the water cycle and their impact on the related environment.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to manufacturers’ specifications and requirements, WHS, Bureau of Meteorology, World Meteorological Organisation and Australian Standards.Those undertaking this unit would work in small teams, mostly under supervision, while performing complex tasks in a broad range of contexts that could be unpredictable, including remote, confined spaces, near water and/or at heights.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
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
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan the operation and maintenance of site, instruments and equipment
  • Identify monitoring objective of the site.
  • Prepare schedules for operation and maintenance.
  • Review the performance of instruments and equipment required for the site and its conditions.
  • Ensure that the manufacturersspecifications are applied.
  • Address logistical requirements, prepare relevant equipment, authorisations and documentation required for the installation.
       
Element: Maintain site
  • Maintain the site in accordance with the schedules and environmental conditions.
  • Assess conditions of the site and take corrective actions.
  • Review the effectiveness of the corrective actions.
  • Complete records.
       
Element: Test, maintain and calibrate instruments, equipment and systems
  • Test assignment instruments and equipment.
  • Calibrate equipment.
  • Make and test adjustments to comply with the required tolerances.
  • Report errors or deviations from the appropriate range or tolerance levels.
  • Maintain test records.
  • Complete routine maintenance in accordance with maintenance schedules.
  • Store and protect instruments and equipment.
       
Element: Operate monitoring equipment
  • Use monitoring equipment to collect data required by plan and purpose.
  • Make calculations and adjustments according to the requirements of the site and equipment.
  • Check the accuracy and reliability of readings and confirm or adjust calibrations.
       
Element: Decommission site
  • Demolish or decommission structures.
  • Restore sites.
  • Identify and address potential or actual problems and report to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Report processes and outcomes
  • Compile reports and data according to monitoring plan.
  • Identify potential and current problems proactively and take corrective action or report to relevant agents.
  • Identify indicators of urgency and high risk for priority response.
       
Element: Plan the operation and maintenance of site, instruments and equipment
  • Identify monitoring objective of the site.
  • Prepare schedules for operation and maintenance.
  • Review the performance of instruments and equipment required for the site and its conditions.
  • Ensure that the manufacturersspecifications are applied.
  • Address logistical requirements, prepare relevant equipment, authorisations and documentation required for the installation.
       
Element: Maintain site
  • Maintain the site in accordance with the schedules and environmental conditions.
  • Assess conditions of the site and take corrective actions.
  • Review the effectiveness of the corrective actions.
  • Complete records.
       
Element: Test, maintain and calibrate instruments, equipment and systems
  • Test assignment instruments and equipment.
  • Calibrate equipment.
  • Make and test adjustments to comply with the required tolerances.
  • Report errors or deviations from the appropriate range or tolerance levels.
  • Maintain test records.
  • Complete routine maintenance in accordance with maintenance schedules.
  • Store and protect instruments and equipment.
       
Element: Operate monitoring equipment
  • Use monitoring equipment to collect data required by plan and purpose.
  • Make calculations and adjustments according to the requirements of the site and equipment.
  • Check the accuracy and reliability of readings and confirm or adjust calibrations.
       
Element: Decommission site
  • Demolish or decommission structures.
  • Restore sites.
  • Identify and address potential or actual problems and report to appropriate personnel.
       
Element: Report processes and outcomes
  • Compile reports and data according to monitoring plan.
  • Identify potential and current problems proactively and take corrective action or report to relevant agents.
  • Identify indicators of urgency and high risk for priority response.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Plan the operation and maintenance of site, instruments and equipment

1.1 Identify monitoring objective of the site.

1.2 Prepare schedules for operation and maintenance.

1.3 Review the performance of instruments and equipment required for the site and its conditions.

1.4 Ensure that the manufacturersspecifications are applied.

1.5 Address logistical requirements, prepare relevant equipment, authorisations and documentation required for the installation.

2. Maintain site

2.1 Maintain the site in accordance with the schedules and environmental conditions.

2.2 Assess conditions of the site and take corrective actions.

2.3 Review the effectiveness of the corrective actions.

2.4 Complete records.

3. Test, maintain and calibrate instruments, equipment and systems

3.1 Test assignment instruments and equipment.

3.2 Calibrate equipment.

3.3 Make and test adjustments to comply with the required tolerances.

3.4 Report errors or deviations from the appropriate range or tolerance levels.

3.5 Maintain test records.

3.6 Complete routine maintenance in accordance with maintenance schedules.

3.7 Store and protect instruments and equipment.

4. Operate monitoring equipment

4.1 Use monitoring equipment to collect data required by plan and purpose.

4.2 Make calculations and adjustments according to the requirements of the site and equipment.

4.3 Check the accuracy and reliability of readings and confirm or adjust calibrations.

5. Decommission site

5.1 Demolish or decommission structures.

5.2 Restore sites.

5.3 Identify and address potential or actual problems and report to appropriate personnel.

6. Report processes and outcomes

6.1 Compile reports and data according to monitoring plan.

6.2 Identify potential and current problems proactively and take corrective action or report to relevant agents.

6.3 Identify indicators of urgency and high risk for priority response.

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.

interpreting and applying technical documentation to the installation and maintenance of instruments and equipment

applying mechanical, electrical and electronic skills to the installation and maintenance of instruments and equipment

using computer systems and system analysis equipment and tools to conduct in situ calibration of monitoring equipment and systems

using required work practices to minimise environmental impact of the installation process

using safety equipment and personal protective equipment

using hand and power tools

identifying and responding to potential or actual operational problems

conducting inspections

producing basic reports

collecting and analysing data

reading and interpreting plans, specifications, maps and job instructions

interpreting and applying technical information and applications related to the installation and maintenance of a range of hydrographic instruments and equipment

conducting tests of a range of hydrographic instruments and equipment and making adjustments to maintain accuracy

installing and maintaining a range of hydrographic instruments and equipment in a range of sites and conditions and under conditions of extreme weather and high risk

analysing risks in a range of locations and conditions and working safely in routine and extreme conditions

identifying, reporting and solving potential and current problems, and taking immediate action to address high risk conditions

storing and protecting instruments and equipment by stowing them in appropriate containers for storage and transport and by protecting them

drafting decommissioning report with authorisation

implementing decommission procedure for data management, site database, telemetry and internet

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.

mathematical and scientific principles appropriate to the work role

operating parameters, processes and capacity limitations of hydrographic instruments and equipment

electrical and/or electronic systems operating principles

risk factors and potential hazards involved with installing and monitoring instruments and equipment

effects of weather and conditions on operating of hydrographic instruments and equipment

computer based instrument and/or system analysis software and packages

WHS procedures

standards relevant to the tasks

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Plan the operation and maintenance of site, instruments and equipment

1.1 Identify monitoring objective of the site.

1.2 Prepare schedules for operation and maintenance.

1.3 Review the performance of instruments and equipment required for the site and its conditions.

1.4 Ensure that the manufacturersspecifications are applied.

1.5 Address logistical requirements, prepare relevant equipment, authorisations and documentation required for the installation.

2. Maintain site

2.1 Maintain the site in accordance with the schedules and environmental conditions.

2.2 Assess conditions of the site and take corrective actions.

2.3 Review the effectiveness of the corrective actions.

2.4 Complete records.

3. Test, maintain and calibrate instruments, equipment and systems

3.1 Test assignment instruments and equipment.

3.2 Calibrate equipment.

3.3 Make and test adjustments to comply with the required tolerances.

3.4 Report errors or deviations from the appropriate range or tolerance levels.

3.5 Maintain test records.

3.6 Complete routine maintenance in accordance with maintenance schedules.

3.7 Store and protect instruments and equipment.

4. Operate monitoring equipment

4.1 Use monitoring equipment to collect data required by plan and purpose.

4.2 Make calculations and adjustments according to the requirements of the site and equipment.

4.3 Check the accuracy and reliability of readings and confirm or adjust calibrations.

5. Decommission site

5.1 Demolish or decommission structures.

5.2 Restore sites.

5.3 Identify and address potential or actual problems and report to appropriate personnel.

6. Report processes and outcomes

6.1 Compile reports and data according to monitoring plan.

6.2 Identify potential and current problems proactively and take corrective action or report to relevant agents.

6.3 Identify indicators of urgency and high risk for priority response.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify monitoring objective of the site. 
Prepare schedules for operation and maintenance. 
Review the performance of instruments and equipment required for the site and its conditions. 
Ensure that the manufacturersspecifications are applied. 
Address logistical requirements, prepare relevant equipment, authorisations and documentation required for the installation. 
Maintain the site in accordance with the schedules and environmental conditions. 
Assess conditions of the site and take corrective actions. 
Review the effectiveness of the corrective actions. 
Complete records. 
Test assignment instruments and equipment. 
Calibrate equipment. 
Make and test adjustments to comply with the required tolerances. 
Report errors or deviations from the appropriate range or tolerance levels. 
Maintain test records. 
Complete routine maintenance in accordance with maintenance schedules. 
Store and protect instruments and equipment. 
Use monitoring equipment to collect data required by plan and purpose. 
Make calculations and adjustments according to the requirements of the site and equipment. 
Check the accuracy and reliability of readings and confirm or adjust calibrations. 
Demolish or decommission structures. 
Restore sites. 
Identify and address potential or actual problems and report to appropriate personnel. 
Compile reports and data according to monitoring plan. 
Identify potential and current problems proactively and take corrective action or report to relevant agents. 
Identify indicators of urgency and high risk for priority response. 
Identify monitoring objective of the site. 
Prepare schedules for operation and maintenance. 
Review the performance of instruments and equipment required for the site and its conditions. 
Ensure that the manufacturersspecifications are applied. 
Address logistical requirements, prepare relevant equipment, authorisations and documentation required for the installation. 
Maintain the site in accordance with the schedules and environmental conditions. 
Assess conditions of the site and take corrective actions. 
Review the effectiveness of the corrective actions. 
Complete records. 
Test assignment instruments and equipment. 
Calibrate equipment. 
Make and test adjustments to comply with the required tolerances. 
Report errors or deviations from the appropriate range or tolerance levels. 
Maintain test records. 
Complete routine maintenance in accordance with maintenance schedules. 
Store and protect instruments and equipment. 
Use monitoring equipment to collect data required by plan and purpose. 
Make calculations and adjustments according to the requirements of the site and equipment. 
Check the accuracy and reliability of readings and confirm or adjust calibrations. 
Demolish or decommission structures. 
Restore sites. 
Identify and address potential or actual problems and report to appropriate personnel. 
Compile reports and data according to monitoring plan. 
Identify potential and current problems proactively and take corrective action or report to relevant agents. 
Identify indicators of urgency and high risk for priority response. 

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