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Maintain catchment and surrounding areas

Maintain catchment and surrounding areas

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPCAD004
State Code
OBO38
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
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to maintain catchment and surrounding areas.It includes maintaining surface catchment areas and associated rivers, lakes, water bodies, dams, water storages and groundwater areas whilst contributing to the maintenance of water quality, protection of the environment and public. It also includes maintaining environmental conditions, undertaking maintenance and reporting outcomes.This unit applies to those working as field staff with specific responsibility for maintaining catchment and surrounding areas and contributing to catchment management and control. Those undertaking this unit would work under appropriate supervision either independently or in a team, while performing routine tasks in 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 work
  • 1.1 Access and review catchment records describing maintenance requirements for action
  • 1.2 Identify and follow work requirements and timelines for performing maintenance tasks of catchments and surrounding areas
  • 1.3 Assess site, equipment and methods for risks and apply appropriate control measures
  • 1.4 Plan maintenance work to be conducted within required timeframe, using allocated resources
2 Maintain environmental condition of waterways and surrounding areas
  • 2.1 Remove and dispose of dead livestock or native fauna from waterways and surrounding catchments
  • 2.2 Remove flood debris from waterways and surrounding areas according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Carry out fuel reduction burns according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Apply control measures to contain or control chemical spills or contaminated water supplies
  • 2.5 Identify and report potential or emerging changes to environmental conditions to relevant personnel
  • 2.6 Identify procedures for responding to emergencies and providing security to the catchment area
3 Eradicate noxious weeds and feral pests
  • 3.1 Identify and report noxious weeds and feral pests contributing to degradation of catchment and surrounding areas to relevant personnel
  • 3.2 Organise for the removal of noxious weeds and feral pests
  • 3.3 Identify and report observations outside defined parameters to relevant personnel for further action
  • 3.4 Compile reports on eradication process and submit to relevant personnel
  • 3.5 Monitor and report activities within the catchment area to relevant personnel
4 Perform maintenancewithin catchment area
  • 4.1 Identify and inspect infrastructure requiring minor maintenance
  • 4.2 Apply erosion control measures for waterways and surrounding areas
  • 4.3 Make repairs using appropriate tools, equipment and resources according to workplace procedures
  • 4.4 Record and report maintenance performed to relevant personnel
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State Code National Code Title Type
AVY54 NWPSOU011 Maintain catchment and surrounding areas Unit of competency