Application
This unit describes the skills required to implement and coordinate activities in water catchments that impact on water yield and/or quality, to ensure performance measures for the catchment management plan are met.
This unit applies to those working as managers in water organisations with responsibility for the management of water catchments.
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 autonomously, managing staff, while performing sophisticated tasks in a range of familiar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
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. Prepare for catchment management | 1.1 Confirm performance measures for the catchment management plan. 1.2 Identify and interpret catchment management requirements. 1.3 Identify user and customer requirements and environmental factors that impact on the catchment area. 1.4 Gather historical catchment information and evaluate as input to the management process. 1.5 Identify, interpret and assess water quality and quantity requirements. |
2. Implement the catchment management plan | 2.1 Inform stakeholders about catchment activity regulations. 2.2 Develop and coordinate management plan activities. 2.3 Develop the implementation plan. |
3. Monitor the catchment management plan | 3.1 Design and implement monitoring and testing programs. 3.2 Analyse, interpret and record testing results. 3.3 Manage the identification and investigation of current and/or potential problems. 3.4 Report the results of the investigation of problems and make recommendations. 3.5 Monitor the catchment area usage according to the plan. 3.6 Manage the identification, investigation and reporting of breaches of usage provisions. |
4. Review the catchment management plan | 4.1 Review objectives of the management and implementation plans. 4.2 Make recommendations for changes to objectives and implementation procedures. |
Evidence of 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.
designing and managing measuring and testing activities
analysing test results
coordinating and overseeing the conduct of investigations
assessing environmental impact
reading and interpreting a range of numerical data related to water catchment
developing implementation plans that reflect management plan objectives and organisational requirements
implementing and managing activities in water catchments that impact on water yield and quality
ensuring performance measures for the catchment management plan
gathering, interpreting and synthesising information (including historical data, current legislation and standards, stakeholder views and water quality test results) to underpin the sound management of the water catchment plan
consulting widely and effectively
developing implementation plans that address the objectives and requirements specified in the management plan
developing, implementing and overseeing testing and other monitoring arrangements to track the performance of the catchment management plan
preparing reports and recommendations for future action
Evidence of Knowledge
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.
relevant historical records
relevant legislation, policies, procedures
risk management principles
Assessment Conditions
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.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Irrigation