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Implement and coordinate groundwater management plan

Implement and coordinate groundwater management plan

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPIRR074
State Code
AVY86
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2016
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
15/04/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills required to implement and coordinate the management plan to use groundwater as a resource for water supply.This unit applies to those working as managers in water organisations with responsibility for the management of groundwater resources.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 and manage staff, while performing sophisticated tasks in a range of familiar contexts. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for the management of groundwater
  • 1.1 Confirm performance measures for the groundwater management plan.
  • 1.2 Identify and interpret legislative requirements and organisational policies for the management of groundwater.
  • 1.3 Identify stakeholder requirements that impact on the groundwater quality, quantity and conservation.
  • 1.4 Gather historical groundwater information and evaluate as input to the management process.
  • 1.5 Identify, interpret and assess water quality and quantity requirements.
  • 1.6 Identify and interpret environmental and developmental factors that impact on the groundwater.
2. Implement the groundwater management plan
  • 2.1 Inform and educate stakeholders about groundwater activity regulations.
  • 2.2 Develop and coordinate management plan activities.
  • 2.3 Develop and present the implementation plan
3. Monitor the groundwater management plan
  • 3.1 Design and implement monitoring and testing programs.
  • 3.2 Analyse, interpret and record test results.
  • 3.3 Identify and investigate current and/or potential problems and report results and recommendations.
  • 3.4 Monitor groundwater usage and quality according to the plan.
  • 3.5 Identify, investigate and report breaches of usage provisions and changes to quality parameters.
4. Evaluate and review the performance of the groundwater management plan
  • 4.1 Identify, investigate and report deviations of planned groundwater usage quality and management from plan procedures.
  • 4.2 Make recommendations for changes to objectives and implementation procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1967 NWP514B Implement and manage groundwater management plan Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAO97 NWPSOU008 Implement and coordinate a groundwater plan Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AYW5 NWP50715 Diploma of Water Industry Operations Qualification