NWPHYD005 — Process and report hydrographic time series data

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What an assessment for NWPHYD005 must cover

37 assessable components: 4 elements (16 performance criteria), 14 performance evidence and 7 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare for collection of data

1.1Identify objectives of time series, stakeholder data and reporting requirements
1.2Identify parameters and procedures for collection of hydrometric data

2 Retrieve time series data

2.1Retrieve and manage data according to workplace procedures
2.2Apply and record field verification checks according to workplace procedures

3 Verify hydrometric data

3.1Complete field documentation and prepare working copy of data
3.2Select data to be verified
3.3Use standard processes, software, mathematical and scientific techniques to check, edit, verify, adjust and qualify data
3.4Review and apply verification information and additional backup time series data sets to time series data and identify proposed adjustments to data
3.5Use historical data, nearby sites and related parameters to validate data, identify data irregularities and ensure data integrity
3.6Estimate failed periods required by stakeholders
3.7Check documents according to workplace procedures and incorporate adjustments
3.8Archive raw and processed data according to workplace procedures

4 Prepare reports

4.1Prepare standard reports to check integrity of verified data
4.2Prepare stakeholder specific reports according to workplace procedures
4.3Prepare verified data, documentation and reports for authorisation
4.4File authorised information according to workplace procedures

Performance evidence

applying analytical tools for hydrographic data
applying and recording field verification checks including at least one of: electrical conductivity (EC) on-site meter reading, flood marks, groundwater down the casing tape check, peak level indicators, rainfall storage or calibration check, staff gauge reading, survey level, well tape check
assessing the performance and limitations of the monitoring systems and sites employed in monitoring the network/catchment
collecting samples
communicating technical information using communication technology with relevant personnel, management and stakeholders
compiling, analysing, storing, archiving and verifying data
estimating failed periods required by stakeholder, using: applying peak stage level or total stored rainfall checks, copy and paste, estimation using standard processes and software, historical data, nearby sites and related parameters, verification of information
gathering and interpreting complex documentation and applying it to the specification of hydrographic data collection and reporting procedures
identifying and assessing the characteristics of hydrographs and pluviometer traces
identifying and responding effectively to operational problems
identifying, reporting and resolving potential and actual problems
interpreting and applying technical documentation to the collection, analysis and reporting of hydrographic data
producing hydrographic data reports to support organisational decision making
using information and data management computer systems

Knowledge evidence

computer software relevant to the analysis and archiving of hydrographic data
continuous data verification techniques
hydrographic cycle and its impact on the conditions and objectives of hydrographic time series data management
mathematical and scientific techniques relevant to the analysis of hydrological and hydrographic data
measurement methods for collection and checking continuous hydrometric, hydrological and hydrographic data in the field
policies and standard operating procedures for data analysis
water sampling and testing procedures

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What does an assessment tool for NWPHYD005 need to cover?

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