AHCNRM504 — Interpret and report on catchment hydrology

1 Collate and evaluate catchment information

• 1.1Determine data collection priorities in consultation with supervisor or team
• 1.2Access and collate catchment information
• 1.3Determine the requirements for accuracy and currency of information and identify additional data requirements
• 1.4Identify land uses within the catchment
• 1.5Determine management units within the catchment

2 Analyse hydrological processes of a catchment using available data

• 2.1Analyse natural ground and surface water processes
• 2.2Identify man-made ground and surface water movement
• 2.3Determine and analyse man-made impacts on water quantity
• 2.4Determine the need for, and identify appropriate representative sites for, collection of additional data
• 2.5Apply work health and safety policies and procedures, environmentally sustainable practices and biosecurity measures when analysing hydrological processes

3 Design and implement field surveys and assess findings

• 3.1Determine objectives, locations and resource requirements for site assessments in consultation with supervisor or team
• 3.2Assess physical entities, processes and threats within representative management units
• 3.3Collect site data according to enterprise policies, procedures and guidelines

4 Report on catchment hydrology

• 4.1Prepare a written overview on catchment hydrological behaviour
• 4.2Present a visual overview of catchment hydrological behaviour to stakeholders
• 4.3Provide advice and guidance on remediation measures consistent with catchment management objectives

What does an assessment tool for AHCNRM504 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCNRM504 needs to address all 39 unit components: 4 elements with 16 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 15 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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