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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare embankment dam inspection
   • Identify and apply organisational requirements relating to embankment dam safety inspection.
   • Identify features of embankment dam types and their applications to the dams to be inspected.
   • Identify embankment dam behaviour under a range of conditions.
   • Gather and validate checklists and previous inspection reports.
   • Schedule activities for embankment dam inspection.
2. Inspect and assess the condition of components of embankment dams
   • Implement embankment dam inspection procedures and practices including for unusual events.
   • Inspect and assess the condition and performance of identified areas and features of embankment dams.
   • Recognise, record and assess any faults and changes in the condition of the embankment dam and its appurtenant structures.
3. Report the condition of the components of embankment dams
   • Identify the purpose and audience of dam safety reports.
   • Collect and record measurements and evidence to establish the extent of changes in conditions.
   • Prepare and submit reports to meet organisational requirements.
4. Plan and prepare embankment dam inspection
   • Identify and apply organisational requirements relating to embankment dam safety inspection.
   • Identify features of embankment dam types and their applications to the dams to be inspected.
   • Identify embankment dam behaviour under a range of conditions.
   • Gather and validate checklists and previous inspection reports.
   • Schedule activities for embankment dam inspection.
5. Inspect and assess the condition of components of embankment dams
   • Implement embankment dam inspection procedures and practices including for unusual events.
   • Inspect and assess the condition and performance of identified areas and features of embankment dams.
   • Recognise, record and assess any faults and changes in the condition of the embankment dam and its appurtenant structures.
6. Report the condition of the components of embankment dams
   • Identify the purpose and audience of dam safety reports.
   • Collect and record measurements and evidence to establish the extent of changes in conditions.
   • Prepare and submit reports to meet organisational requirements.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

following instructions, standard operating procedures, policies and standards for embankment dam safety

planning and organising work schedules and responses to contingencies

communicating with engineering professionals, team members and the public on dam safety using clear and direct communication

making mathematical calculations to collect and process data from dam inspections

identifying embankment dam faults and failure indicators

assessing the importance and urgency of deficiencies

applying safety hazards protocols

using digital photography and locational equipment

reporting on embankment dam safety inspection

interpreting and applying relevant organisational and regulatory information and requirements to the planning of inspection activities

identifying inspection features and scheduling activities according to the required frequency

conducting embankment dam inspection activities

gathering and recording data

identifying faults, changes and failure indicators

reporting on inspection and monitoring outcomes, with recommendations for action

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Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

embankment dam types including:

concrete faced rock fill dams

elements, zones

risks and failure modes

historic information and lessons from previous embankment dam incidents

potential earthquake effects and damage

properties of stored water

embankment dam design and construction principles, including basic understanding of:

materials science (in particular soil and rock properties)

hydraulics and erosion by water

principles of filters, piping and embankment stability

treatment of foundations, grouting and drainage system

pore pressures

causes of cracks and settlement

dam performance history

principles of embankment dam inspection

WHS and personal work site safety relevant to worksite and working with dams including working in confined spaces

organisational policies, procedures, guidelines and requirements relevant to the work site and dam safety monitoring

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