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Monitor and operate groundwater extraction

Monitor and operate groundwater extraction

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPCAD019
State Code
OBO22
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
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor and operate groundwater extraction.It includes monitoring the extraction of water from waterways and water bodies and reporting risks, compliance and complaints. It also includes operating pumps and meters, monitoring availability and quality of supply, controlling water flows from the source and applying legislative and workplace requirements.This unit applies to field staff with responsibility for ensuring water extraction complies with water use legislation. Those undertaking this unit would work under appropriate supervision, 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 Interpret relevant legislation, workplace procedures and requirements
  • 1.2 Locate bore sites from plans and job specifications
  • 1.3 Schedule and plan inspection of bore asset and communicate with appropriate personnel
  • 1.4 Select, check and prepare equipment to monitor water extraction
  • 1.5 Conduct a risk assessment of bore operations and determine control measures
2 Monitor and operate groundwater extraction systems
  • 2.1 Monitor designated locations within groundwater source area according to agreed schedule
  • 2.2 Conduct inspection of bore assets, take meter readings and for water depth
  • 2.3 Calculate recharge and extraction rates
  • 2.4 Collect samples and conduct standard tests according to workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Adjust pump flows to meet customer orders
  • 2.6 Identify breaches according to legislation and workplace procedures
3 Identify and report risks, breaches and complaints
  • 3.1 Identify risks to stakeholders and environment
  • 3.2 Identify and report breaches according to workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Investigate and report complaints from the stakeholders regarding water allocation and quality
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVY36 NWPSOU051 Monitor and operate groundwater extraction Unit of competency