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

NWPSOU032 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and maintain fishways

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency NWPSOU032 - Operate and maintain fishways
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to operate and maintain automated and manual fishways by regulating flows into fishway channels, including handling and disposing of fish. This unit applies to field staff with the responsibility for operating fishways in remote locations.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 will work independently under indirect supervision while performing routine tasks in a 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: Plan and prepare work
  • Determine and apply the operational rules for the fishways from design reports.
  • Perform site check to establish upstream flows coming into the weir.
  • Plan gate opening and gate operations.
  • Develop plans for the maintenance of the fishways.
       
Element: Operate the fishways
  • Regulate weir and fishway gates to maintain fish attraction flows.
  • Identify, sort and record fish species and numbers.
  • Collect samples and test for temperature, DO, pH and conductivity.
  • Release native fish into weir pool and dispose of noxious fish.
       
Element: Maintain the fishways
  • Inspect the fishway channel, gates, baffles and cage to identify maintenance needs.
  • Test equipment and schedule maintenance tasks.
       
Element: Finalise work
  • Monitor and record water flow.
  • Collect fishway data from inspections and monitoring points.
  • Compile reports from the fishway data.
       
Element: Plan and prepare work
  • Determine and apply the operational rules for the fishways from design reports.
  • Perform site check to establish upstream flows coming into the weir.
  • Plan gate opening and gate operations.
  • Develop plans for the maintenance of the fishways.
       
Element: Operate the fishways
  • Regulate weir and fishway gates to maintain fish attraction flows.
  • Identify, sort and record fish species and numbers.
  • Collect samples and test for temperature, DO, pH and conductivity.
  • Release native fish into weir pool and dispose of noxious fish.
       
Element: Maintain the fishways
  • Inspect the fishway channel, gates, baffles and cage to identify maintenance needs.
  • Test equipment and schedule maintenance tasks.
       
Element: Finalise work
  • Monitor and record water flow.
  • Collect fishway data from inspections and monitoring points.
  • Compile reports from the fishway data.
       


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 and prepare work

1.1 Determine and apply the operational rules for the fishways from design reports.

1.2 Perform site check to establish upstream flows coming into the weir.

1.3 Plan gate opening and gate operations.

1.4 Develop plans for the maintenance of the fishways.

2. Operate the fishways

2.1 Regulate weir and fishway gates to maintain fish attraction flows.

2.2 Identify, sort and record fish species and numbers.

2.3 Collect samples and test for temperature, DO, pH and conductivity.

2.4 Release native fish into weir pool and dispose of noxious fish.

3. Maintain the fishways

3.1 Inspect the fishway channel, gates, baffles and cage to identify maintenance needs.

3.2 Test equipment and schedule maintenance tasks.

4. Finalise work

4.1 Monitor and record water flow.

4.2 Collect fishway data from inspections and monitoring points.

4.3 Compile reports from the fishway data.

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 policies, procedures and standards

identifying and investigating operational problems coordinating the operation of the fishway gates

handling and disposing of fish

identifying fish species and their behaviour

collecting samples

collecting data

producing plans

operating fishing handling equipment

maintaining the fishway channel including relevant:

removing debris

painting metal work

repairing concrete

repairing lift equipment

lubricating gate slides

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.

fish species and their behaviour

basic fish biology

fishway passage requirements

operating rules for fishways

fishway hydraulics

fish handling

blackwater events

sampling and testing requirements

maintenance requirements of fishway channel

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. Plan and prepare work

1.1 Determine and apply the operational rules for the fishways from design reports.

1.2 Perform site check to establish upstream flows coming into the weir.

1.3 Plan gate opening and gate operations.

1.4 Develop plans for the maintenance of the fishways.

2. Operate the fishways

2.1 Regulate weir and fishway gates to maintain fish attraction flows.

2.2 Identify, sort and record fish species and numbers.

2.3 Collect samples and test for temperature, DO, pH and conductivity.

2.4 Release native fish into weir pool and dispose of noxious fish.

3. Maintain the fishways

3.1 Inspect the fishway channel, gates, baffles and cage to identify maintenance needs.

3.2 Test equipment and schedule maintenance tasks.

4. Finalise work

4.1 Monitor and record water flow.

4.2 Collect fishway data from inspections and monitoring points.

4.3 Compile reports from the fishway data.

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
Determine and apply the operational rules for the fishways from design reports. 
Perform site check to establish upstream flows coming into the weir. 
Plan gate opening and gate operations. 
Develop plans for the maintenance of the fishways. 
Regulate weir and fishway gates to maintain fish attraction flows. 
Identify, sort and record fish species and numbers. 
Collect samples and test for temperature, DO, pH and conductivity. 
Release native fish into weir pool and dispose of noxious fish. 
Inspect the fishway channel, gates, baffles and cage to identify maintenance needs. 
Test equipment and schedule maintenance tasks. 
Monitor and record water flow. 
Collect fishway data from inspections and monitoring points. 
Compile reports from the fishway data. 
Determine and apply the operational rules for the fishways from design reports. 
Perform site check to establish upstream flows coming into the weir. 
Plan gate opening and gate operations. 
Develop plans for the maintenance of the fishways. 
Regulate weir and fishway gates to maintain fish attraction flows. 
Identify, sort and record fish species and numbers. 
Collect samples and test for temperature, DO, pH and conductivity. 
Release native fish into weir pool and dispose of noxious fish. 
Inspect the fishway channel, gates, baffles and cage to identify maintenance needs. 
Test equipment and schedule maintenance tasks. 
Monitor and record water flow. 
Collect fishway data from inspections and monitoring points. 
Compile reports from the fishway data. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

NWPSOU032 - Operate and maintain fishways
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Assessment Record Sheet

NWPSOU032 - Operate and maintain fishways

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