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.
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. 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 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.
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 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.
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
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
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