Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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Prepare and report on data related to flood operations
Prepare and report on data related to flood operations
Unit of competency
National Code
NWPSOU028
NWPSOU028
State Code
AVY43
AVY43
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2016
Field of Education
010711 - Hydrology
Original Release Date
15/04/2016
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the skills required to analyse and model data relating to flooding, develop effective management and warning systems, and communicate the outcomes concisely and effectively.This unit applies to those working as planners and managers in water organisations with responsibility for the preparation of flood management strategies and flood warning systems.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 with management responsibilities, while performing complex tasks in familiar contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse rainfall and run-off regimes
- 1.1 Access and interpret historical rainfall run-off and flooding regimes of specific catchments.
- 1.2 Study records to determine previous rainfall amounts, durations and time taken to reach catchment.
- 1.3 Model simulated, hypothetical or estimated rainfall intensity data and model catchment.
- 1.4 Collate, manipulate and interpret data.
2. Estimate flooding
- 2.1 Estimate and record flood levels, extents and flow rates using organisational techniques and guidelines.
- 2.2 Assess and record flood hazard.
3. Determine management and warning systems
- 3.1 Evaluate the roles of storage and/or retarding basins safety and flood attenuation strategies.
- 3.2 Evaluate current flood classifications and impacts.
- 3.3 Formulate planning controls for flood plain or waterway management.
- 3.4 Evaluate current flood warning systems.
- 3.5 Recommend or develop changes to existing flood plain or waterway management controls and warning systems.
4. Report and communicate recommendations
- 4.1 Collate, analyse and record information.
- 4.2 Prepare and present reports.
- 4.3 Communicate findings and recommendations to stakeholders.
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Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OAO87 | NWPSOU006 | Develop and manage a flood plan | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BDA6 | AHC51116 | Diploma of Conservation and Land Management | Qualification |
| AYW5 | NWP50715 | Diploma of Water Industry Operations | Qualification |