This unit describes the skills required to monitor the extraction of water from waterways and water bodies and to report risks, compliance and complaints. This includes operating pumps and meters. Skills to moniter the availability and quality of supply and control of water flows from the source are also required, in conjunction with the ability to apply legislative and organisational requirements.This unit applies to those working as field staff with responsibility for ensuring that water extraction complies with water use legislation.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 under supervision, while performing routine tasks in range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.