ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare for development of the management plan

1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the implementation of the site water management plans

1.2. Obtain, review and interpret the site geological, hydrological and survey data relevant to the implementation of the plan

1.3. Access, interpret and clarify the organisation's water management systems requirements, where applicable

2. Prepare the management plan

2.1. Involve internal and external stakeholders in the planning process in a way that uses their contribution effectively and gains their support for the outcomes

2.2. Develop and document the plan in accordance with operational requirements, the water management system, geological, hydrological and survey data, and requirements and procedures

2.3. Develop an emergency response plan should any critical aspect of the mine water management system fail

2.4. Identify and acquire the resources required for the implementation of the plan

2.5. Identify and arrange any training required for personnel involved in the site water management operations

2.6. Prepare and present the site water management operations budget

3. Initiate, monitor and adjust the implementation of the management plan

3.1. Issue and explain the plan to team members and others involved, for the safe, effective and efficient implementation of the plan

3.2. Allocate roles and responsibilities and set targets and standards of achievement

3.3. Provide timely ongoing support and advise to those implementing the plan

3.4. Ensure required records and reports are maintained and issued

3.5. Monitor the site water management performance against the organisation and site requirements and the budget; resolve anomalies in consultation with relevant stakeholders and issue appropriate instructions for adjustments to the plan and/or its implementation

Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to implement the site water management plan:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

interpret legislative and site requirements and procedures

interpret and apply geological, hydrological and survey data

provide team leadership

apply procedures for selecting construction techniques

apply procedures for selecting and assigning plant and equipment

apply procedures for selecting development strategies

apply procedures for developing, initiating and administering work plans

interpret and apply operational performance data

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the Performance Criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following, as required to implement the site water management plan:

site risk, statutory compliance, health, safety, environmental, quality and communication requirements and procedures

geological, hydrological and survey data

organisation water management policy, objectives and procedures (where they exist)

licence or environmental conditions

site water management development options and procedures

operational techniques required for execution of the plan

plant and equipment capabilities

work planning techniques

team leadership techniques

consultative and coaching techniques

work monitoring methods

recording and reporting systems

training systems

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the implementing of the site water management plans

implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementing of the site water management plans

the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

the identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

working with others to undertake and complete the implementing of the site water management plans

consistent successful implementing of the site water management plans

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a civil works environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge to apply in undertaking of the implementing of the site water management plans

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes

identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes

identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the implementing of the site water management plans

provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the implementing of the site water management plans

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation

may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and workplace relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Site water management plan should where applicable include:

risk management requirements

occupational health and safety requirements

environmental requirements

specific site water balances for peak and low scenarios

water reuse and recycle opportunities

site specific water recycling processes

site water withdrawals, including; volume and source use in normal and dry weather

adequate pumping capacities to meet current and future production needs

the volume and quality of discharges

clean and contaminated flows segregation

treatment programs for contaminated flows

wastewater volume usage and quality and how and where it should be stored for treatment before discharge

the protection of groundwater sources

existing neighbour water users and respective discharges

surface water resources, including; hydrological data of rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands and present surface water quality data

the quality and potential of ground water regime, local wells and surface water sources

requirements for testing management system for discharge waters, in accordance with legislative and organisation's requirements

contingency plans for flood routing of waters in the pit's operational area to cope with peak flows and in accordance with organisation's guidelines

procedures for pumping of waters from and within the site to achieve plan objectives and regulatory requirements

plans for surface drainage and total reticulation network servicing the life of pit according to engineering principles and organisation's guidelines

plans for drainage structures and roads according to engineering principles and organisation's guidelines

the staged development of civil aspects to the pits development for efficient and effective achievement of the overall development

requirements for the supervision of maintenance of the drainage scheme of the site to ensure its ongoing efficiency and effectiveness in achieving the plans objectives

site procedures for informing and instructing site personnel on all matters of drainage and reticulation required for the effective and efficient implementation of the plan

procedures for the monitoring of site drainage and wastewater treatment processes to ensure achievement of plan goals and regulatory requirements

procedures for recording the quality of site drainage effluent to meet regulatory and organisation's requirements

water treatment systems to meet specifications

procedures for the monitoring of work on hydrological effects and sensitive ecological/conservations sites

procedures for the recording and adopting of integrated measures to mitigate hydrological impact and to encourage best practice at the site

Geological data may include:

coal, rock and overburden properties

faults and joints

groundwater

springs

Hydrological data may include:

rainfall

surface water, existing streams and dams

catchment areas and runoff characteristics

groundwater and bores

flood predictions

Survey data may include:

site and neighbouring land form

site and neighbouring boundaries and structures

predicted flood levels

water pumping levels

locations of pipes, pumps

Internal and external stakeholders may include:

site and offsite employees

contractors

equipment suppliers

geologists, surveyors and/or draughtspersons

regulatory authorities representatives

community representatives

site neighbours

Resources may include:

financial

labour

materials

services

plant and

equipment