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Monitor and implement dam maintenance

Monitor and implement dam maintenance

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPCAD009
State Code
OBO32
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/02/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/06/2020
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
15/06/2020
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor and implement dam maintenance.It includes maintaining dam safety mechanisms, interpreting technical documentation, investigating and resolving maintenance problems, collecting and analysing technical information.This unit applies to those working as field and operational staff with a specific responsibility for the maintenance of dams. Those undertaking this unit would work under appropriate supervision while performing routine tasks in a limited range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for dam maintenance
  • 1.1 Prepare for dam maintenance according to workplace procedures and operational requirements
  • 1.2 Inspect dam and develop a maintenance plan according to workplace procedures
2 Implement dam maintenance plans
  • 2.1 Schedule dam maintenance works and communicate with relevant personnel
  • 2.2 Maintain civil and mechanical dam assets according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Operate and test equipment relevant to dam maintenance
3 Compile maintenance and inspection reports
  • 3.1 Collect required data from inspections, measurement instruments and relevant personnel
  • 3.2 Collate, process, evaluate, validate, record and store data according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Record and report structural, material and/or equipment problems and recommend remedial action to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVY48 NWPSOU023 Monitor and implement dam maintenance Unit of competency