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Coordinate and monitor groundwater system usage

Coordinate and monitor groundwater system usage

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPCAD022
State Code
OCW44
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/04/2021
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
12/04/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to coordinate and monitor groundwater system usage.It includes coordinating and monitoring the use of groundwater as a source of water supply, ensuring Ground Water Management Plan (GWMP) performance measures are met, environmental issues are addressed and a source of supply is maintained.This unit applies to workers with a specific responsibility for ensuring groundwater systems usage complies with the GWMP and assets and processes comply with organisational and statutory requirements. Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, usually with supervisory responsibilities, while performing complex tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Confirm GWMP performance measures
  • 1.1 Identify groundwater management, stakeholder and water quality and quantity requirements
  • 1.2 Gather and apply historical groundwater information
  • 1.3 Identify environmental factors and issues impacting on groundwater
2 Monitor and coordinate processes
  • 2.1 Conduct monitoring and testing programs according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Monitor groundwater usage and quality
  • 2.3 Identify, investigate and report breaches of usage provisions and changes to quality parameters
3 Monitor performance of assets
  • 3.1 Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Inspect and monitor assets to ensure performance meets specifications in plan
  • 3.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment
  • 3.4 Develop and schedule maintenance programs to meet current and potential problems
4 Report on groundwater system usage
  • 4.1 Analyse, record and report coordination and monitoring data
  • 4.2 Identify and investigate current and potential problems
  • 4.3 Report investigation results and recommendations to relevant personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVY34 NWPSOU053 Coordinate and monitor groundwater system usage Unit of competency