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Develop and review groundwater management plan

Develop and review groundwater management plan

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPIRR061
State Code
AVY92
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2015
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2016
Field of Education
010711 - Hydrology
Original Release Date
15/04/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills required for the management of groundwater as a resource to be used for water supply.This unit applies to those working as managers in water organisations with responsibility for the development and review 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, managing 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 groundwater management
  • 1.1 Gather historical groundwater information and evaluate as input to the planning process.
  • 1.2 Identify, interpret and assess water quality and quantity requirements.
  • 1.3 Identify and interpret environmental and development factors that impact on groundwater.
2. Develop the groundwater management plan
  • 2.1 Identify and interpret groundwater management requirements.
  • 2.2 Identify, interpret and validate stakeholder requirements that impact on groundwater.
  • 2.3 Develop a groundwater management plan.
  • 2.4 Identify, investigate and report breaches of usage provisions and changes to quality parameters.
3. Review and refine the groundwater management plan
  • 3.1 Assess data from the ongoing implementation and monitoring of the groundwater management plan and use to inform the review of the plan.
  • 3.2 Review objectives of the management and implementation plans.
  • 3.3 Make recommendations for changes to objectives and implementation procedures.
  • 3.4 Provide advice and guidance to groundwater users and other stakeholders.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1968 NWP515B Develop and review groundwater management plan Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAO96 NWPIRR004 Develop and review a groundwater plan Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AYW5 NWP50715 Diploma of Water Industry Operations Qualification