Elements and Performance Criteria

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. Add any 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.
Data required may include:
local anecdotal data (verbal metadata)
survey data on stream sections, both cross and longitudinal
geographic information system (GIS) data
meteorological data
hydraulic analysis data
budgetary data
catchment water use datasets of actual resource use
discharge measurements
ratings tables
water licence entitlements datasets
time series data across data types.
Processes to collect, analyse, store and report hydrometric network data may include:
downloading, processing, editing, validating, quality-coding and archiving time series data
service agreements
procedures for establishing and managing ratings tables
data network audit tools, processes and software
high-level use of database software, including KISTERS and modelling
communication of hydrographic information to clients
budget development and management processes.
Mathematical and technical processes may include:
extending rating curves for monitoring sites
hydraulic analysis processes
physical and chemical interactions analysis
dataset extension techniques and processes
dataset interpolation techniques and processes
dataset creation techniques and processes, such as small ungauged catchments
estimating uncertainty of measurements or estimations
applying statistical tests to evaluate an existing ratings table
using modelling or other processes to create synthesised data parameters based on accepted procedures or standards.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The candidate should demonstrate the ability to provide leadership in hydrometric network planning and water resource management including:
gathering, interpreting and applying complex documentation related to hydrometric network planning and water resource management processes of organisation
reviewing and refining current practices used in collecting, analysing, storing and reporting hydrometric data
planning and setting priorities for the management of hydrometric data collection, storage and reporting
preparing clear and accurate reports
contributing to development of short, medium and long-term water resource management planning within organisation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Access to the workplace and resources including:
documentation that should normally be available in a water industry organisation
relevant codes, standards and government regulations.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace
where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice
a decision of competence should only be made when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence over time and in various contexts
all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence
where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time
assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit.
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator and cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.