Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 10:35 PM AWST
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Implement dam safety surveillance procedures
Implement dam safety surveillance procedures
Unit of competency
National Code
UTPNEG229A
UTPNEG229A
State Code
AYF85
AYF85
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Archived
Archived
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
0
Description
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
No information
Stream: Production Plant
Field: Operations
Equivalencies: This unit incorporates part of unit UTW NWS 270 A of the Water Industry Training Package.
Work in this unit is typically carried out under broad or limited guidance.
Differences in emphasis in the performance criteria will be reflected by the size and complexity of the task.
Surveillance sites may include:
earthen walls; concrete walls; hydraulic structures; electrical equipment; spillways; outlets; pipes; conduits; foundations; mechanical equipment (gates/valves); reservoir perimeter; weirs; tunnels/galleries:
Historical information may include:
Past surveillance reports; observation and associated comments/reports; original design plans; design modifications; construction records and reports; survey information
Data recorded and utilised may include but is not limited to:
Current and past monitoring records; flood information; seismic details; previous safety reviews; geological/foundation investigation reports; hydrological reports; past remedial works; past incidents; past surveillance reports; inspection reports; original design plans; design modifications; construction records and reports; O&M performance data
Instruments may include:
Simple manual devices through to complex computer controlled systems
Inspections may include:
Interaction and communication with employees/general public; visual observation; use of electronic and/or computer equipment; operational preparedness checks; specialist inspections;
Organisational and statutory requirements may include:
Environmental laws and policies; by-laws or organisational policy; water acts; construction and occupational health and safety regulations; public safety and disaster plans; ICOLD and ANCOLD guidelines; state government or state committees; asset management plan;
Stakeholders may include:
Dam owners; water authorities; government; water consumers; downstream land owners; meteorological bureau; local government; emergency organisations; police; land care/water watch groups; industry
Field: Operations
Equivalencies: This unit incorporates part of unit UTW NWS 270 A of the Water Industry Training Package.
Work in this unit is typically carried out under broad or limited guidance.
Differences in emphasis in the performance criteria will be reflected by the size and complexity of the task.
Surveillance sites may include:
earthen walls; concrete walls; hydraulic structures; electrical equipment; spillways; outlets; pipes; conduits; foundations; mechanical equipment (gates/valves); reservoir perimeter; weirs; tunnels/galleries:
Historical information may include:
Past surveillance reports; observation and associated comments/reports; original design plans; design modifications; construction records and reports; survey information
Data recorded and utilised may include but is not limited to:
Current and past monitoring records; flood information; seismic details; previous safety reviews; geological/foundation investigation reports; hydrological reports; past remedial works; past incidents; past surveillance reports; inspection reports; original design plans; design modifications; construction records and reports; O&M performance data
Instruments may include:
Simple manual devices through to complex computer controlled systems
Inspections may include:
Interaction and communication with employees/general public; visual observation; use of electronic and/or computer equipment; operational preparedness checks; specialist inspections;
Organisational and statutory requirements may include:
Environmental laws and policies; by-laws or organisational policy; water acts; construction and occupational health and safety regulations; public safety and disaster plans; ICOLD and ANCOLD guidelines; state government or state committees; asset management plan;
Stakeholders may include:
Dam owners; water authorities; government; water consumers; downstream land owners; meteorological bureau; local government; emergency organisations; police; land care/water watch groups; industry
The knowledge and applications of the relevant sections of Occupational Health and Safety legislation, statutory legislation, enterprise procedures and site emergency procedures.
Preparation and planning of work.
Implementation of surveillance procedures.
Actions taken in response to findings.
Care of test/recording equipment.
Data collection methods.
Enterprise documentation procedures.
Context of assessment
This Unit of Competence will be addressed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions.
Assessment should also include those aspects of core competencies that are consistent with the work environment of this unit.
Interdependent assessment of unit
Nil
Underpinning knowledge
May include a knowledge of:
Properties of stored water; dam design principles; materials science, eg corrosion, paint coating; communications systems; relevant utilities; principles of hydraulics; principles of soil mechanics; concrete structure, strengths and deterioration; construction procedures; safe dam operating procedures; principles of dam surveillance; risk management techniques; maintenance practices
Underpinning skills
May include demonstrated ability in:
Analysis; data processing; communication; use of equipment and instruments; interpretation of plans and charts; production of reports; inspection skills; operation of instruments.
Preparation and planning of work.
Implementation of surveillance procedures.
Actions taken in response to findings.
Care of test/recording equipment.
Data collection methods.
Enterprise documentation procedures.
Context of assessment
This Unit of Competence will be addressed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions.
Assessment should also include those aspects of core competencies that are consistent with the work environment of this unit.
Interdependent assessment of unit
Nil
Underpinning knowledge
May include a knowledge of:
Properties of stored water; dam design principles; materials science, eg corrosion, paint coating; communications systems; relevant utilities; principles of hydraulics; principles of soil mechanics; concrete structure, strengths and deterioration; construction procedures; safe dam operating procedures; principles of dam surveillance; risk management techniques; maintenance practices
Underpinning skills
May include demonstrated ability in:
Analysis; data processing; communication; use of equipment and instruments; interpretation of plans and charts; production of reports; inspection skills; operation of instruments.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S5231 | UEPOPS345A | Implement Dam Safety Surveillance Procedures | Unit of competency |