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Implement and coordinate catchment management plan

Implement and coordinate catchment management plan

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPIRR073
State Code
AVY87
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2016
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
15/04/2016
Nominal Hours
100
Description
This unit describes the skills required to implement and coordinate activities in water catchments that impact on water yield and/or quality, to ensure performance measures for the catchment management plan are met.This unit applies to those working as managers in water organisations with responsibility for the management of water catchments.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 catchment management
  • 1.1 Confirm performance measures for the catchment management plan.
  • 1.2 Identify and interpret catchment management requirements.
  • 1.3 Identify user and customer requirements and environmental factors that impact on the catchment area.
  • 1.4 Gather historical catchment information and evaluate as input to the management process.
  • 1.5 Identify, interpret and assess water quality and quantity requirements.
2. Implement the catchment management plan
  • 2.1 Inform stakeholders about catchment activity regulations.
  • 2.2 Develop and coordinate management plan activities.
  • 2.3 Develop the implementation plan.
3. Monitor the catchment management plan
  • 3.1 Design and implement monitoring and testing programs.
  • 3.2 Analyse, interpret and record testing results.
  • 3.3 Manage the identification and investigation of current and/or potential problems.
  • 3.4 Report the results of the investigation of problems and make recommendations.
  • 3.5 Monitor the catchment area usage according to the plan.
  • 3.6 Manage the identification, investigation and reporting of breaches of usage provisions.
4. Review the catchment management plan
  • 4.1 Review objectives of the management and implementation plans.
  • 4.2 Make recommendations for changes to objectives and implementation procedures.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1965 NWP512B Implement and manage catchment management plan Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAP00 NWPSOU007 Implement and coordinate a catchment plan Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDA6 AHC51116 Diploma of Conservation and Land Management Qualification
AYW5 NWP50715 Diploma of Water Industry Operations Qualification