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NWPHYD016 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Process and report hydrographic time series data

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency NWPHYD016 - Process and report hydrographic time series data
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to compile, interpret, analyse and verify data includingwater level (streams, lakes), rainfall, groundwater, soil moisture, evaporation, radiation, wind, temperature and electro conductivity. It also describes the skills required to produce hydrometric data reports to support organisational decision making.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 relating to WHS, Bureau of Meteorology, World Meteorological Organisation and Australian Standards.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, supervising staff, 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: Prepare for collection of data
  • Identify objectives of time series, client’s data and reporting requirements.
  • Identify parameters and procedures for collection of hydrometric data.
       
Element: Retrieve time series data
  • Retrieve and manage data.
  • Reset data logger.
  • Apply and record field verification checks.
  • Complete field documentation.
       
Element: Verify hydrometric data
  • Prepare working copy of data.
  • Select data to be verified.
  • Use standard processes, software, mathematical and scientific techniques to check, edit, verify, adjust and qualify data.
  • Review and apply verification information and additional (backup time series) data sets to time series data and identify proposed adjustments to data.
  • Use historical data, nearby sites and related parameters to validate data, identify data irregularities and ensure data integrity.
  • Estimate failed periods required by client.
  • Document checks and adjustments.
  • Archive raw and/or processed data.
       
Element: Prepare reports
  • Prepare standard reports to check integrity of verified data.
  • Prepare client specific reports.
  • Prepare verified data, documentation and reports for authorisation.
  • File authorised information.
       
Element: Prepare for collection of data
  • Identify objectives of time series, client’s data and reporting requirements.
  • Identify parameters and procedures for collection of hydrometric data.
       
Element: Retrieve time series data
  • Retrieve and manage data.
  • Reset data logger.
  • Apply and record field verification checks.
  • Complete field documentation.
       
Element: Verify hydrometric data
  • Prepare working copy of data.
  • Select data to be verified.
  • Use standard processes, software, mathematical and scientific techniques to check, edit, verify, adjust and qualify data.
  • Review and apply verification information and additional (backup time series) data sets to time series data and identify proposed adjustments to data.
  • Use historical data, nearby sites and related parameters to validate data, identify data irregularities and ensure data integrity.
  • Estimate failed periods required by client.
  • Document checks and adjustments.
  • Archive raw and/or processed data.
       
Element: Prepare reports
  • Prepare standard reports to check integrity of verified data.
  • Prepare client specific reports.
  • Prepare verified data, documentation and reports for authorisation.
  • File authorised information.
       


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. Prepare for collection of data

1.1 Identify objectives of time series, client’s data and reporting requirements.

1.2 Identify parameters and procedures for collection of hydrometric data.

2. Retrieve time series data

2.1 Retrieve and manage data.

2.2 Reset data logger.

2.3 Apply and record field verification checks.

2.4 Complete field documentation.

3. Verify hydrometric data

3.1 Prepare working copy of data.

3.2 Select data to be verified.

3.3 Use standard processes, software, mathematical and scientific techniques to check, edit, verify, adjust and qualify data.

3.4 Review and apply verification information and additional (backup time series) data sets to time series data and identify proposed adjustments to data.

3.5 Use historical data, nearby sites and related parameters to validate data, identify data irregularities and ensure data integrity.

3.6 Estimate failed periods required by client.

3.7 Document checks and adjustments.

3.8 Archive raw and/or processed data.

4. Prepare reports

4.1 Prepare standard reports to check integrity of verified data.

4.2 Prepare client specific reports.

4.3 Prepare verified data, documentation and reports for authorisation.

4.4 File authorised information.

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.

communicating technical information using communication technology with colleagues, management and clients

assessing the performance and limitations of the monitoring systems and sites employed in monitoring the network/catchment

identifying and assessing the characteristics of hydrographs and pluviometer traces

applying analytical tools for hydrographic data

interpreting and applying technical documentation to the collection, analysis and reporting of hydrographic data

identifying and responding effectively to operational problems

using information and data management computer systems

compiling, analysing, storing, archiving and verifying data

producing hydrographic data reports to support organisational decision making

gathering and interpreting complex documentation and applying it to the specification of hydrographic data collection and reporting procedures

collecting samples

identifying, reporting and resolving potential and actual problems

estimating failed periods required by client, using:

verification of information

historical data

nearby sites and related parameters

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applying peak stage level or total stored rainfall checks

estimation using standard processes and software

applying and recording field verification checks including at least one of:

staff gauge reading

well tape check

survey level

peak level indicators

flood marks

rainfall storage and/or calibration check

EC on-site meter reading

groundwater down the casing tape check

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.

the hydrographic cycle and its impact on the conditions and objectives of hydrographic time series data management

measurement methods for collection and checking continuous hydrographic data in the field

continuous data verification techniques

mathematical and scientific techniques relevant to the analysis of hydrographic data

computer software relevant to the analysis and archiving of hydrographic data

water sampling and testing procedures

policies and standard operating procedures for data analysis

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

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

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. Prepare for collection of data

1.1 Identify objectives of time series, client’s data and reporting requirements.

1.2 Identify parameters and procedures for collection of hydrometric data.

2. Retrieve time series data

2.1 Retrieve and manage data.

2.2 Reset data logger.

2.3 Apply and record field verification checks.

2.4 Complete field documentation.

3. Verify hydrometric data

3.1 Prepare working copy of data.

3.2 Select data to be verified.

3.3 Use standard processes, software, mathematical and scientific techniques to check, edit, verify, adjust and qualify data.

3.4 Review and apply verification information and additional (backup time series) data sets to time series data and identify proposed adjustments to data.

3.5 Use historical data, nearby sites and related parameters to validate data, identify data irregularities and ensure data integrity.

3.6 Estimate failed periods required by client.

3.7 Document checks and adjustments.

3.8 Archive raw and/or processed data.

4. Prepare reports

4.1 Prepare standard reports to check integrity of verified data.

4.2 Prepare client specific reports.

4.3 Prepare verified data, documentation and reports for authorisation.

4.4 File authorised information.

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 objectives of time series, client’s data and reporting requirements. 
Identify parameters and procedures for collection of hydrometric data. 
Retrieve and manage data. 
Reset data logger. 
Apply and record field verification checks. 
Complete field documentation. 
Prepare working copy of data. 
Select data to be verified. 
Use standard processes, software, mathematical and scientific techniques to check, edit, verify, adjust and qualify data. 
Review and apply verification information and additional (backup time series) data sets to time series data and identify proposed adjustments to data. 
Use historical data, nearby sites and related parameters to validate data, identify data irregularities and ensure data integrity. 
Estimate failed periods required by client. 
Document checks and adjustments. 
Archive raw and/or processed data. 
Prepare standard reports to check integrity of verified data. 
Prepare client specific reports. 
Prepare verified data, documentation and reports for authorisation. 
File authorised information. 
Identify objectives of time series, client’s data and reporting requirements. 
Identify parameters and procedures for collection of hydrometric data. 
Retrieve and manage data. 
Reset data logger. 
Apply and record field verification checks. 
Complete field documentation. 
Prepare working copy of data. 
Select data to be verified. 
Use standard processes, software, mathematical and scientific techniques to check, edit, verify, adjust and qualify data. 
Review and apply verification information and additional (backup time series) data sets to time series data and identify proposed adjustments to data. 
Use historical data, nearby sites and related parameters to validate data, identify data irregularities and ensure data integrity. 
Estimate failed periods required by client. 
Document checks and adjustments. 
Archive raw and/or processed data. 
Prepare standard reports to check integrity of verified data. 
Prepare client specific reports. 
Prepare verified data, documentation and reports for authorisation. 
File authorised information. 

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