Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

NWPGEN034 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and maintain flood warning sites

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency NWPGEN034 - Operate and maintain flood warning sites
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare for site requirements
  • Gather appropriate test and maintenance equipment required for flood warning site
       
Element: Obtain and check personal protective equipment (PPE) relevant for site requirements
       
Element: Obtain and review historic recorded data from the remote warning site using relevant software as part of pre-visit function test
       
Element: Use relevant communications software, noting any abnormal readings requiring further investigation
       
Element: Complete relevant risk assessment applicable to work environment
       
Element: Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements according to relevant legislation and workplace procedures
       
Element: Arrange for traffic control, as required
       
Element: Prepare relevant reports from historical data, as required
       
Element: Inspect overall site conditions
  • Select, fit and use PPE and outlay signage according to site requirements
       
Element: Undertake a visual inspection and note observations and irregularities for remediation
       
Element: Complete site inspection forms with appropriate details, including digital photos
       
Element: Test equipment on site
  • Check independent water level, compare with instrument reading and take appropriate action, as required
       
Element: Perform routine maintenance, as required
       
Element: Complete onsite checklist for water level equipment
       
Element: Clean, test and calibrate rainfall equipment according to manufacturer instructions, as required
       
Element: Conduct test to ensure power supply is working within specified ranges and isolate power, as required
       
Element: Maintain and assess camera equipment, if applicable
       
Element: Check functionality of automatic warning systems, if applicable
       
Element: Undertake onsite maintenance
  • Maintain area around onsite equipment according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Inspect site for structural integrity issues and organise for repairs, as required
       
Element: Complete documentation and reports
  • Take pre- and post-photos of site to record as future evidence
       
Element: Complete checklists and record future maintenance according to workplace procedures
       
Element: Store reports and send to appropriate agencies, as required
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Gather appropriate test and maintenance equipment required for flood warning site 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Select, fit and use PPE and outlay signage according to site requirements 
 
 
Check independent water level, compare with instrument reading and take appropriate action, as required 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Maintain area around onsite equipment according to workplace procedures 
 
Take pre- and post-photos of site to record as future evidence 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

NWPGEN034 - Operate and maintain flood warning sites
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Assessment Record Sheet

NWPGEN034 - Operate and maintain flood warning sites

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