Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

NWPSOU021 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Inspect and maintain basic dams and water storages

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency NWPSOU021 - Inspect and maintain basic dams and water storages
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to undertake inspection of basic dams and water storages and to conduct routine maintenance according to organisational maintenance plans and manufacturer specifications.This unit applies to those working as field staff with specific responsibility for undertaking basic surveillance and routine maintenance on dams and storages, including urban reservoirs and large wastewater lagoons.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. Those undertaking this unit would work under supervision, while performing routine tasks in a limited range of familiar contexts. 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 Source
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: Undertake inspection
  • Select, fit and use safety equipment, including personal protective equipment.
  • Carry out routine inspections of dams and storages.
  • Read seepage flow device gauge and use table to translate, and record information.
  • Identify assets and structural components requiring routine maintenance or repairs.
       
Element: Undertake maintenance of dam or storage equipment and structures
  • Select and check equipment and materials required for maintenance and repair tasks.
  • Carry out routine maintenance.
  • Operate basic flow control, measuring, surveillance and ancillary devices as part of routine checks.
       
Element: Report on dam or storage inspection and maintenance
  • Communicate abnormal observations and potentially serious maintenance issues with line management.
  • Complete dam inspection reports and routine maintenance reports and forward to relevant personnel.
       
Element: Undertake inspection
  • Select, fit and use safety equipment, including personal protective equipment.
  • Carry out routine inspections of dams and storages.
  • Read seepage flow device gauge and use table to translate, and record information.
  • Identify assets and structural components requiring routine maintenance or repairs.
       
Element: Undertake maintenance of dam or storage equipment and structures
  • Select and check equipment and materials required for maintenance and repair tasks.
  • Carry out routine maintenance.
  • Operate basic flow control, measuring, surveillance and ancillary devices as part of routine checks.
       
Element: Report on dam or storage inspection and maintenance
  • Communicate abnormal observations and potentially serious maintenance issues with line management.
  • Complete dam inspection reports and routine maintenance reports and forward to relevant personnel.
       


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. Undertake inspection

1.1 Select, fit and use safety equipment, including personal protective equipment.

1.2 Carry out routine inspections of dams and storages.

1.3 Read seepage flow device gauge and use table to translate, and record information.

1.4 Identify assets and structural components requiring routine maintenance or repairs.

2. Undertake maintenance of dam or storage equipment and structures

2.1 Select and check equipment and materials required for maintenance and repair tasks.

2.2 Carry out routine maintenance.

2.3 Operate basic flow control, measuring, surveillance and ancillary devices as part of routine checks.

3. Report on dam or storage inspection and maintenance

3.1 Communicate abnormal observations and potentially serious maintenance issues with line management.

3.2 Complete dam inspection reports and routine maintenance reports and forward to relevant personnel.

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.

undertaking visual inspections

exercising valves

performing work-related calculations

measuring and recording seepage flow

operating controls and ancillary equipment according to standard operating procedures

following policies, procedures and standards

using safety and personal protective equipment

adjusting mechanical and electrical systems

identifying control system faults

conducting routine inspections of dams and storages according to organisational requirements

taking readings from specified devices

identifying and reporting repair and maintenance requirements

conducting routine basic maintenance according to organisational maintenance plans

completing inspection and maintenance reports

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.

visual and electronic inspection procedures

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

system layout

risk factors and potential hazards of surface water systems

routine maintenance procedures

communication and reporting systems

basic dam design

risks to dams

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. Undertake inspection

1.1 Select, fit and use safety equipment, including personal protective equipment.

1.2 Carry out routine inspections of dams and storages.

1.3 Read seepage flow device gauge and use table to translate, and record information.

1.4 Identify assets and structural components requiring routine maintenance or repairs.

2. Undertake maintenance of dam or storage equipment and structures

2.1 Select and check equipment and materials required for maintenance and repair tasks.

2.2 Carry out routine maintenance.

2.3 Operate basic flow control, measuring, surveillance and ancillary devices as part of routine checks.

3. Report on dam or storage inspection and maintenance

3.1 Communicate abnormal observations and potentially serious maintenance issues with line management.

3.2 Complete dam inspection reports and routine maintenance reports and forward to relevant personnel.

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
Select, fit and use safety equipment, including personal protective equipment. 
Carry out routine inspections of dams and storages. 
Read seepage flow device gauge and use table to translate, and record information. 
Identify assets and structural components requiring routine maintenance or repairs. 
Select and check equipment and materials required for maintenance and repair tasks. 
Carry out routine maintenance. 
Operate basic flow control, measuring, surveillance and ancillary devices as part of routine checks. 
Communicate abnormal observations and potentially serious maintenance issues with line management. 
Complete dam inspection reports and routine maintenance reports and forward to relevant personnel. 
Select, fit and use safety equipment, including personal protective equipment. 
Carry out routine inspections of dams and storages. 
Read seepage flow device gauge and use table to translate, and record information. 
Identify assets and structural components requiring routine maintenance or repairs. 
Select and check equipment and materials required for maintenance and repair tasks. 
Carry out routine maintenance. 
Operate basic flow control, measuring, surveillance and ancillary devices as part of routine checks. 
Communicate abnormal observations and potentially serious maintenance issues with line management. 
Complete dam inspection reports and routine maintenance reports and forward to relevant personnel. 

Forms

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