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NWPSOU027 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Route floods through storages

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency NWPSOU027 - Route floods through storages
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills required to manage and conduct surveillance of catchment run-off through dams and other water storage assets with gated spillways for dam/storage operations and flood routing.This unit applies to those working as field and operational staff with a specific responsibility for the operation of dams and other water storage assets with gated spillways.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 WHS and manufacturer guidelines.Those undertaking this unit would work under indirect supervision, while performing routine tasks in a familiar context, ensuring minimum damage to the environment. 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: Monitor flow and flood routing
  • Monitor catchment behaviour during normal and flood conditions.
  • Determine outflow using standard flow rate calculations.
  • Determine flow control settings.
       
Element: Plan and prepare for dam or storage operation
  • Plan and prepare for dam or storage operations.
  • Conduct inspections.
  • Develop hydrograph template.
       
Element: Implement dam/water storage operation plans
  • Apply operation plans.
  • Inspect and test plant and equipment.
  • Test, assess and document safety mechanisms.
       
Element: Regulate flows
  • Plot flood data on hydrograph.
  • Regulate flow control mechanisms to maintain safety of asset and required system supply and flood routing.
  • Produce data relating to flood performance.
       
Element: Monitor flow and flood routing
  • Monitor catchment behaviour during normal and flood conditions.
  • Determine outflow using standard flow rate calculations.
  • Determine flow control settings.
       
Element: Plan and prepare for dam or storage operation
  • Plan and prepare for dam or storage operations.
  • Conduct inspections.
  • Develop hydrograph template.
       
Element: Implement dam/water storage operation plans
  • Apply operation plans.
  • Inspect and test plant and equipment.
  • Test, assess and document safety mechanisms.
       
Element: Regulate flows
  • Plot flood data on hydrograph.
  • Regulate flow control mechanisms to maintain safety of asset and required system supply and flood routing.
  • Produce data relating to flood performance.
       


Evidence Required

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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. Monitor flow and flood routing

1.1 Monitor catchment behaviour during normal and flood conditions.

1.2 Determine outflow using standard flow rate calculations.

1.3 Determine flow control settings.

2. Plan and prepare for dam or storage operation

2.1 Plan and prepare for dam or storage operations.

2.2 Conduct inspections.

2.3 Develop hydrograph template.

3. Implement dam/water storage operation plans

3.1 Apply operation plans.

3.2 Inspect and test plant and equipment.

3.3 Test, assess and document safety mechanisms.

4. Regulate flows

4.1 Plot flood data on hydrograph.

4.2 Regulate flow control mechanisms to maintain safety of asset and required system supply and flood routing.

4.3 Produce data relating to flood performance.

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.

calculating inflow and outflow rates

interpreting and plotting graphs

operating controls and ancillary equipment

conducting inspections

interpreting plans, drawings, instructions, standard operating procedures, policies and standards

using safety equipment and personal protective equipment

identifying hazards

using equipment and instruments

managing and conducting surveillance of catchment run-off through dams and other water storage assets

operating gated spillways

identifying and investigating operational problems

collecting and analysing technical information

preparing required 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.

properties of stored water

system hydraulics

effects of water and catchment conditions on flow expectations

interrogation of catchment monitoring equipment

water flow measurement

operation of flood gates or plant

control systems

dam operation principles

materials science

communication systems

principles of hydraulics

system layout

environmental aspects of operation and maintenance

lock out procedures for mechanical and electrical installations

control systems

equipment operation

relevant utilities and service bodies

hazardous materials handling

effects of weather and conditions on bulkwater assets

principles of dam inspection

risk management techniques

WHS

organisational and statutory requirements

Submission Requirements

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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. Monitor flow and flood routing

1.1 Monitor catchment behaviour during normal and flood conditions.

1.2 Determine outflow using standard flow rate calculations.

1.3 Determine flow control settings.

2. Plan and prepare for dam or storage operation

2.1 Plan and prepare for dam or storage operations.

2.2 Conduct inspections.

2.3 Develop hydrograph template.

3. Implement dam/water storage operation plans

3.1 Apply operation plans.

3.2 Inspect and test plant and equipment.

3.3 Test, assess and document safety mechanisms.

4. Regulate flows

4.1 Plot flood data on hydrograph.

4.2 Regulate flow control mechanisms to maintain safety of asset and required system supply and flood routing.

4.3 Produce data relating to flood performance.

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
Monitor catchment behaviour during normal and flood conditions. 
Determine outflow using standard flow rate calculations. 
Determine flow control settings. 
Plan and prepare for dam or storage operations. 
Conduct inspections. 
Develop hydrograph template. 
Apply operation plans. 
Inspect and test plant and equipment. 
Test, assess and document safety mechanisms. 
Plot flood data on hydrograph. 
Regulate flow control mechanisms to maintain safety of asset and required system supply and flood routing. 
Produce data relating to flood performance. 
Monitor catchment behaviour during normal and flood conditions. 
Determine outflow using standard flow rate calculations. 
Determine flow control settings. 
Plan and prepare for dam or storage operations. 
Conduct inspections. 
Develop hydrograph template. 
Apply operation plans. 
Inspect and test plant and equipment. 
Test, assess and document safety mechanisms. 
Plot flood data on hydrograph. 
Regulate flow control mechanisms to maintain safety of asset and required system supply and flood routing. 
Produce data relating to flood performance. 

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