NWPHYD008 — Operate, maintain and decommission monitoring sites

1 Plan the operation and maintenance of sites, instruments and equipment

• 1.1Identify monitoring objective of sites as per stakeholder agreements
• 1.2Prepare schedules for operation and maintenance for monitoring sites
• 1.3Review performance of instruments and equipment required for site and its conditions according to agency procedures and manufacturer specifications
• 1.4Address logistical requirements, prepare relevant equipment, authorisations and documentation requirements for operational and maintenance inspections

2 Maintain sites

• 2.1Maintain sites using tools and personal protective equipment according to schedules and environmental conditions
• 2.2Assess conditions of sites and take corrective actions according to workplace procedures
• 2.3Review the effectiveness of previous corrective actions undertaken at sites
• 2.4Complete and store operational and maintenance records according to workplace procedures

3 Test, maintain and calibrate instruments, equipment and systems

• 3.1Test hydrometric instruments and equipment
• 3.2Calibrate equipment according to agency procedures and manufacturer specifications
• 3.3Make and test adjustments to comply with the required tolerances
• 3.4Report errors or deviations from the appropriate range or tolerance levels to relevant stakeholders
• 3.5Maintain and archive test records according to workplace procedures
• 3.6Complete routine site maintenance according to maintenance schedules
• 3.7Store and protect hydrometric instruments and equipment

4 Operate monitoring equipment

• 4.1Use monitoring equipment to collect data required to meet monitoring objectives
• 4.2Make calculations and adjustments to monitoring equipment according to the requirements of the site and equipment
• 4.3After calibration and adjustment recheck accuracy and reliability of readings

5 Report processes and outcomes

• 5.1Compile data reports according to monitoring objectives
• 5.2Identify potential and current problems proactively and take corrective action or report to relevant stakeholders
• 5.3Identify indicators of urgency and high risk for priority response
• 5.4Identify additional actions required following decommissioning of site

6 Decommission monitoring sites

• 6.1Demolish or decommission monitoring sites according to workplace procedures
• 6.2Restore area of monitoring sites according to stakeholder or agency requirements
• 6.3Identify and address any potential or remaining problems and report to appropriate personnel

What does an assessment tool for NWPHYD008 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for NWPHYD008 needs to address all 51 unit components: 6 elements with 25 performance criteria, 17 performance evidence requirements, 9 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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