Application
This unit describes the skills required to implement and coordinate the management plan to use groundwater as a resource for water supply.
This unit applies to those working as managers in water organisations with responsibility for the management of groundwater resources.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.
Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously and manage staff, while performing sophisticated tasks in a range of familiar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Prepare for the management of groundwater | 1.1 Confirm performance measures for the groundwater management plan. 1.2 Identify and interpret legislative requirements and organisational policies for the management of groundwater. 1.3 Identify stakeholder requirements that impact on the groundwater quality, quantity and conservation. 1.4 Gather historical groundwater information and evaluate as input to the management process. 1.5 Identify, interpret and assess water quality and quantity requirements. 1.6 Identify and interpret environmental and developmental factors that impact on the groundwater. |
2. Implement the groundwater management plan | 2.1 Inform and educate stakeholders about groundwater activity regulations. 2.2 Develop and coordinate management plan activities. 2.3 Develop and present the implementation plan |
3. Monitor the groundwater management plan | 3.1 Design and implement monitoring and testing programs. 3.2 Analyse, interpret and record test results. 3.3 Identify and investigate current and/or potential problems and report results and recommendations. 3.4 Monitor groundwater usage and quality according to the plan. 3.5 Identify, investigate and report breaches of usage provisions and changes to quality parameters. |
4. Evaluate and review the performance of the groundwater management plan | 4.1 Identify, investigate and report deviations of planned groundwater usage quality and management from plan procedures. 4.2 Make recommendations for changes to objectives and implementation procedures. |
Evidence of Performance
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.
linking implementation plans to the groundwater management plan objectives and organisational requirements
performing calculations to evaluate performance of groundwater management plan
gathering, interpreting and synthesising information to underpin the implementation of the groundwater management plan, including:
historical data
current legislation and standards
stakeholder views
water quantity
quality test results
consulting stakeholders
developing implementation plans that address the objectives and requirements specified in the management plan
investigating and reporting breaches of groundwater usage
developing, implementing and overseeing testing and other monitoring arrangements to track the performance of the groundwater management plan
Evidence of Knowledge
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.
relevant legislation, policies and procedures
risk management principles
groundwater hydraulics
Assessment Conditions
Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Irrigation