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Interpret and report on catchment hydrology

Interpret and report on catchment hydrology

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCNRM504
State Code
BAN13
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
010711 - Hydrology
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
150
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to interpret catchment hydrology to report on water quantity and quality within a catchment.The unit applies to individuals employed in a technical capacity to collect, collate, analyse and report on hydrological data for use in floodplain management, asset protection and water allocation. This person will analyse information and exercise judgement to complete a range of skilled activities. They have accountability for the work of others and analyse, design and communicate solutions to a range of complex problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Collate and evaluate catchment information
  • 1.1 Determine data collection priorities in consultation with supervisor or team
  • 1.2 Access and collate catchment information
  • 1.3 Determine the requirements for accuracy and currency of information and identify additional data requirements
  • 1.4 Identify land uses within the catchment
  • 1.5 Determine management units within the catchment
2. Analyse hydrological processes of a catchment using available data
  • 2.1 Analyse natural ground and surface water processes
  • 2.2 Identify man-made ground and surface water movement
  • 2.3 Determine and analyse man-made impacts on water quantity
  • 2.4 Determine the need for, and identify appropriate representative sites for, collection of additional data
  • 2.5 Apply work health and safety policies and procedures, environmentally sustainable practices and biosecurity measures when analysing hydrological processes
3. Design and implement field surveys and assess findings
  • 3.1 Determine objectives, locations and resource requirements for site assessments in consultation with supervisor or team
  • 3.2 Assess physical entities, processes and threats within representative management units
  • 3.3 Collect site data according to enterprise policies, procedures and guidelines
4. Report on catchment hydrology
  • 4.1 Prepare a written overview on catchment hydrological behaviour
  • 4.2 Present a visual overview of catchment hydrological behaviour to stakeholders
  • 4.3 Provide advice and guidance on remediation measures consistent with catchment management objectives
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State Code National Code Title Type
D7074 AHCNRM504A Interpret and report on catchment hydrology Unit of competency