Required skills

access and collate existing hydrological information

analyse surface and groundwater hydrological processes in catchments

undertake field site assessments for the collection of hydrological data

identify and evaluate nonsustainable practices in catchments

estimate and assess the impact of hydrological events

present and interpret hydrological data in an appropriate form

use oral communication skillslanguage competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning active listening asking for clarification negotiating solutions and responding to a range of views

use interpersonal skills to work with others and relate to people from a range of cultural social and religious backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities

Required knowledge

hydrological cycle

chemical and physical properties of water

rock and soil types including weathering processes

fluvial geomorphology including

drainage basin function

factors influencing stream flow rates

interactions between ground and surface water

stream hierarchy and ordering

human impacts on surface water quality and quantity

hydrogeology including

aquifer types and properties

aquifer discharge and recharge

rates of water movement through aquifers

human impacts on groundwater quality and quantity

sustainable use of ground and surface water including

uses of water in catchments

water allocation

policies and strategies determining water use

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The candidate must be able to locate collect and assess a wide range of hydrological data This data must then be interpreted and presented according to the requirements of the task The candidate must be capable of determining the movement of water within a catchment from existing data and report on the impacts of environmental change on water quantity and quality in a catchment

Context of and specific resources for assessment

For valid assessment to take place candidates should have access to

equipment used to analyse water quality and quantity

hydrological data in electronic form

geological maps and appropriate remotely sensed data

water management plans

Sources of information may include:

Field surveys may include:

Management objectives may include:

Threats may include:

Remediation measures may include:

Management objectives may include: