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

UEPOPS344 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct water conveyance and control

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency UEPOPS344 - Conduct water conveyance and control
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application 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 typically 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.Note: Workplace practiceThe application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Operations
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: Plan and prepare
  • Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications, environmental obligations and workplace procedures are identified, applied and monitored
  • Work requirements for storage, conveyance and control systems of hydro generation water supplies are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel or by site inspection, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Resources are identified and obtained, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Potential hazards are identified and risk control measures are selected, in accordance with workplace procedures
  • Storage, conveyance and control hydro system work is sequenced and prioritised, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Work requirements for storage, conveyance and control systems of hydro generation water supplies are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel or by site inspection, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Resources are identified and obtained, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Potential hazards are identified and risk control measures are selected, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Storage, conveyance and control hydro system work is sequenced and prioritised, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Supply water for power generation
  • Inspections of hydro storage and conveyance systems are scheduled and problems are reported and monitored, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Water quality is monitored and recorded, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Water flow regulating systems are monitored and adjusted to meet power generation needs, and other user requirements, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Water flow diversions are determined to facilitate maintenance or emergency activities, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Dam surveillance procedures are performed, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Dam levels are maintained and monitored, in accordance with workplace procedures and power generation system requirements
       
Element: Functional tests of equipment are undertaken, in accordance with manufacturers' specifications and workplace procedures
       
Element: Implement flood control procedures
  • Potential flood conditions are determined using data collected and reports communicated, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Flood control procedures are implemented, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Flood control outcomes are monitored, recorded and reported to appropriate personnel and are reviewed, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Equipment problems, movements and status are reported, in accordance with workplace procedures
       
Element: Documentation is updated, in accordance with workplace procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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

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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.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Work, Health and Safety (WHS)/Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) regulations, legislative requirements, industry standards, codes of practice, manufacturers’ specifications, environmental obligations and workplace procedures are identified, applied and monitored 
Work requirements for storage, conveyance and control systems of hydro generation water supplies are identified and confirmed with appropriate personnel or by site inspection, in accordance with workplace procedures 
Resources are identified and obtained, in accordance with workplace procedures 
Potential hazards are identified and risk control measures are selected, in accordance with workplace procedures 
Storage, conveyance and control hydro system work is sequenced and prioritised, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
Inspections of hydro storage and conveyance systems are scheduled and problems are reported and monitored, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Potential flood conditions are determined using data collected and reports communicated, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 
 
Equipment problems, movements and status are reported, in accordance with workplace procedures 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

UEPOPS344 - Conduct water conveyance and control
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