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

NWPSOU030 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Inspect and report river performance

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency NWPSOU030 - Inspect and report river performance
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to inspect and report on river flow performance including flood plains and river environment. This includes monitoring river conditions, water quality, maintaining integrity of the bank, regulating and monitoring flows.This unit applies to field staff with the responsibility of inspecting rivers.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, performing routine tasks, in 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: Establish river performance requirements
  • Establish legislative and organisational requirements.
  • Establish the river conditions.
  • Identify environmental factors that impact on water flows and quality.
       
Element: Inspect and monitor performance
  • Schedule and conduct routine inspections of rivers or waterways.
  • Monitor water quality and flows of rivers.
  • Determine adjustments required to flows based on hydraulics and environmental factors.
  • Apply system adjustments to ensure that system performance meets organisational and statutory requirements.
       
Element: Report on river performance
  • Collect, interpret and report on process data.
  • Compile river data report.
  • Report observations outside defined parameters for further action.
       
Element: Establish river performance requirements
  • Establish legislative and organisational requirements.
  • Establish the river conditions.
  • Identify environmental factors that impact on water flows and quality.
       
Element: Inspect and monitor performance
  • Schedule and conduct routine inspections of rivers or waterways.
  • Monitor water quality and flows of rivers.
  • Determine adjustments required to flows based on hydraulics and environmental factors.
  • Apply system adjustments to ensure that system performance meets organisational and statutory requirements.
       
Element: Report on river performance
  • Collect, interpret and report on process data.
  • Compile river data report.
  • Report observations outside defined parameters for further action.
       


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. Establish river performance requirements

1.1 Establish legislative and organisational requirements.

1.2 Establish the river conditions.

1.3 Identify environmental factors that impact on water flows and quality.

2. Inspect and monitor performance

2.1 Schedule and conduct routine inspections of rivers or waterways.

2.2 Monitor water quality and flows of rivers.

2.3 Determine adjustments required to flows based on hydraulics and environmental factors.

2.4 Apply system adjustments to ensure that system performance meets organisational and statutory requirements.

3. Report on river performance

3.1 Collect, interpret and report on process data.

3.2 Compile river data report.

3.3 Report observations outside defined parameters for further action.

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 plans, charts and instructions, policies, procedures and standards

identifying water flow, water quality and water quantity requirements

identifying performance measures for the resource and operations

coordinating river flow adjustments

taking pictures of deficiencies, problems

locating requirements

interpreting relevant standards and legislation

recording data

assessing water levels

planning inspection

conducting a risk assessment

preserving own safety when conducting the inspection

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.

system flows or transit times

system layout and processes

environmental aspects of river systems

risk factors and potential hazards involved with river systems

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

river conditions, what is the norm

river systems flow regimes

WHS

effects of weather and conditions on operation of river systems

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. Establish river performance requirements

1.1 Establish legislative and organisational requirements.

1.2 Establish the river conditions.

1.3 Identify environmental factors that impact on water flows and quality.

2. Inspect and monitor performance

2.1 Schedule and conduct routine inspections of rivers or waterways.

2.2 Monitor water quality and flows of rivers.

2.3 Determine adjustments required to flows based on hydraulics and environmental factors.

2.4 Apply system adjustments to ensure that system performance meets organisational and statutory requirements.

3. Report on river performance

3.1 Collect, interpret and report on process data.

3.2 Compile river data report.

3.3 Report observations outside defined parameters for further action.

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
Establish legislative and organisational requirements. 
Establish the river conditions. 
Identify environmental factors that impact on water flows and quality. 
Schedule and conduct routine inspections of rivers or waterways. 
Monitor water quality and flows of rivers. 
Determine adjustments required to flows based on hydraulics and environmental factors. 
Apply system adjustments to ensure that system performance meets organisational and statutory requirements. 
Collect, interpret and report on process data. 
Compile river data report. 
Report observations outside defined parameters for further action. 
Establish legislative and organisational requirements. 
Establish the river conditions. 
Identify environmental factors that impact on water flows and quality. 
Schedule and conduct routine inspections of rivers or waterways. 
Monitor water quality and flows of rivers. 
Determine adjustments required to flows based on hydraulics and environmental factors. 
Apply system adjustments to ensure that system performance meets organisational and statutory requirements. 
Collect, interpret and report on process data. 
Compile river data report. 
Report observations outside defined parameters for further action. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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