This unit describes the skills required to plan, schedule, implement and report on dam safety surveillance.This unit applies to those working as staff with a specific responsibility for managing the safety surveillance of large dams.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, with management responsibilities, while performing complex tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.