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Collect and analyse hydrological and meteorological data

Collect and analyse hydrological and meteorological data

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS006
State Code
ODX98
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2023
Field of Education
010701 - Atmospheric Sciences
Original Release Date
14/04/2023
Nominal Hours
18
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to predict and determine inflows in catchment areas within a hydro-powered electricity generation system.Inflow forecasting for hydro-powered electricity generation systems depends on several elements such as weather, snow cover, ground conditions and the run-off process in catchment areas. All these elements help give insight into future water availability.Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan for work,plan and prepare to conduct data collection, undertake data collection, verify and report data collection and complete documentation. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power generation facility as an operator. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan for work related issues
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/Occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, codes of practice, manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, environmental requirements and workplace procedures are identified, applied and monitored
  • 1.2 Work requirements are identified from relevant personnel and documentation in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Preoperational check on hydrological and meteorological equipment is carried out in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Plan and prepare to conduct data collection
  • 2.1 Hydrological and meteorological equipment is selected to conduct data collection in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Hydrological and meteorological equipment is recalibrated for preparation of survey in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Potential hydrological and meteorological hazards are assessed, and risk control measures are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Meteorological charts and data are assessed for use in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Undertake data collection
  • 3.1 Measurement site in catchment area is established in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Hydrological and meteorological instrumentation is set out in the catchment area in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Measurements are taken in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.4 Measurements are recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.5 Tools and equipment are cleaned and stored in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Verify and report data
  • 4.1 Measurements are analysed to verify accuracy of findings, and data is entered into data system in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Work order requirements are completed in accordance with workplace procedures
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State Code National Code Title Type
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State Code National Code Title Type
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