NWPCAD015 — Operate and maintain locks and weirs

1 Prepare for work

• 1.1Assess upstream flow and establish pool demand according to workplace procedures
• 1.2Calculate inflow and outflow discharge rates according to workplace procedures
• 1.3Develop operation and maintenance plan according to work schedule

2 Operate locks and weirs

• 2.1Operate the weir gates to control river flows and pool levels
• 2.2Store water in the weir pool and regulate river flow downstream
• 2.3Raise river level upstream of the weir to improve navigability of the river
• 2.4Operate the lock to allow river vessels to navigate through the weir

3 Maintain locks and weirs

• 3.1Inspect the equipment of the locks, weirs and navigational aids to identify maintenance needs
• 3.2Schedule and undertake maintenance tasks according to the operational and maintenance plan

4 Finalise work

• 4.1Collect data from monitoring points according to workplace procedures
• 4.2Compile reports from monitoring point data
• 4.3Identify and report current or potential operational problems to relevant personnel

What does an assessment tool for NWPCAD015 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for NWPCAD015 needs to address all 27 unit components: 4 elements with 12 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 7 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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