Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, implement, monitor and review works projects conducted in catchments and waterways. This includes engaging and working with stakeholders and ensuring works meet environmental and project outcomes and priorities.
This unit applies to those engaged in contract project works in catchments and waterways who take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Inspect and assess catchment and waterways sites for inclusion in a works program | 1.1 Establish the environmental outcomes and priorities of the works program 1.2 Apply work health and safety policies and procedures, environmentally sustainable practices and biosecurity measures 1.3 Confirm the physical characteristics and health of catchment and waterways with a site assessment 1.4 Assess the range of operating conditions, hazards and sensitive environments for impact on proposed projects 1.5 Assess the heritage and cultural values of sites 1.6 Consult potential project partners and investors on the scope and purpose of the works program |
2. Plan works project | 2.1 Consult with stakeholders to determine project priorities 2.2 Obtain permits, licenses and other authorisations 2.3 Determine and source equipment and materials and personnel required for project 2.4 Confirm terms and conditions of project work with project partners and investors 2.5 Prepare plans and specifications for works project 2.6 Complete project documentation and communicate details |
3. Monitor works project | 3.1 Establish monitoring program that includes selecting representative water quality and macro invertebrate monitoring sites using data collection guidelines, data collection parameters and timelines 3.2 Establish data benchmarks for evaluating the outcomes of project 3.3 Ensure the ongoing requirements of contractors and project workers are met 3.4 Provide appropriate and timely support 3.5 Monitor the condition of the project site to ensure it is left in an agreed condition 3.6 Report outcomes of monitoring to enterprise requirements |
4. Review works program | 4.1 Evaluate individual projects to ensure compliance with agreed outcomes 4.2 Determine whether projects are meeting the environmental targets 4.3 Recommend changes to the works program to better achieve catchment and waterways priorities 4.4 Use a relational data management system for recording monitoring data and reporting to stakeholders |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
apply effective consultation techniques to ensure stakeholder contribution to project priorities
research and determine the environmental conditions of project worksites in relation to the wider catchment
undertake consultation with stakeholders
work with and support project partners during project implementation
develop waterway monitoring program that includes selecting representative water quality and macro invertebrate monitoring sites
monitor project to ensure it is meeting regulatory requirements
evaluate the impact of projects on sustainable catchment management
determine the physical and human resources necessary for project success
determine suitable monitoring procedures that will provide sufficient information for evaluation and review of the project
evaluate the environmental benefits of the works program using existing techniques and reporting guidelines
complete reporting requirements to enterprise standards and to meet the needs of stakeholders, partners and investors
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of physical characteristics and indicators of health of waterways and catchments, including:
wetland and floodplain processes and function:
factors that influence stream flow
stream dynamics
stream formation
eutrophication
impacts of land use on waterways
indicators of catchment health:
pest plant and animal infestations
vegetation decline
soil erosion
stream bank erosion
water quality decline
water quality parameters:
physical and chemical properties of water
biological indicators of water quality
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
project planning processes
permits and licences required for on-ground works
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Natural Resource Management (NRM)