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Route floods through storages

Route floods through storages

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPCAD012
State Code
OBO29
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
010711 - Hydrology
Original Release Date
15/06/2020
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to route floods through storages.It includes managing and conducting surveillance of catchment run-off through dams and other water storage assets, operating flow control infrastructure and ancillary equipment for dam/storage operations and flood routing.This unit applies to those working as field and operational staff with a specific responsibility for the operation of dams and other water storage assets. Those undertaking this unit would work under appropriate supervision, while performing routine tasks in a familiar context, ensuring minimum damage to the environment.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Monitor flow and flood routing
  • 1.1 Monitor catchment behaviour during normal and flood conditions according to workplace procedures
  • 1.2 Determine outflows and inflows using standard flow rate calculations
  • 1.3 Determine flow control settings based on flow rate calculations and rating tables
2 Prepare for dam or storage operation
  • 2.1 Conduct inspections of dams and relevant assets during floods
  • 2.2 Develop a hydrograph template for each new event according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Conduct risk assessment and identify hazards
3 Implement dam orwater storage operation plans
  • 3.1 Apply operation plans according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Provide flood warnings according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Inspect and test plant and equipment
  • 3.4 Test, assess and document safety mechanisms
4 Regulate flows
  • 4.1 Plot flood data on hydrograph template according to workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Regulate flow control mechanisms to maintain safety of asset and required system supply and flood routing
  • 4.3 Produce data relating to flood performance and report to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVY44 NWPSOU027 Route floods through storages Unit of competency