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Conduct water conveyance and control

Conduct water conveyance and control

Unit of competency
National Code
UEPOPS018
State Code
ODZ14
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/04/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
14/04/2023
Field of Education
010711 - Hydrology
Original Release Date
14/04/2023
Nominal Hours
27
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required for the operation of storage, conveyance and control systems of hydro generation water supplies.Water storage, conveyance and control systems can include dams, canals, pipelines, tunnels and related hydraulic components and structures. Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, supply water for power generation,implement flood control proceduresand complete all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work as an operator in a power generation facility. Power generation plant operators are trained and authorised to isolate, prepare plant and issue permits to work.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare
  • 1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, codes of practice, manufacturers’ recommendations and specifications, environmental requirements and workplace procedures are identified, applied and monitored
  • 1.2 Work requirements are identified from relevant personnel and site inspection in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.3 Resources are identified and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.4 Potential hazards are identified, and risk control measures are selected in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 1.5 Storage, conveyance and control hydro system work is sequenced and prioritised in accordance with workplace procedures
2 Supply water for power generation
  • 2.1 Inspections of hydro storage and conveyance systems are scheduled, and problems are reported and monitored, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Water quality is monitored and recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Water flow regulating systems are monitored and adjusted to meet power generation needs and other user requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Water flow diversions are determined to facilitate maintenance and emergency activities in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.5 Dam surveillance procedures are performed in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.6 Dam levels are maintained and monitored to power generation system requirements in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 2.7 Functional tests of equipment are undertaken in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations and specifications, and workplace procedures
3 Implement flood control procedures
  • 3.1 Potential flood conditions are determined using data collected and reports communicated in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Flood control procedures are implemented in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 3.3 Flood control outcomes are monitored, recorded and reported to relevant personnel and are reviewed in accordance with workplace procedures
4 Complete documentation
  • 4.1 Equipment problems, movements and status are reported in accordance with workplace procedures
  • 4.2 Documentation is updated in accordance with workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
OAG85 UEPOPS344 Conduct water conveyance and control Unit of competency