NWPHYD006 — Measure discharge and process discharge data using a range of methods and equipment

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49 assessable components: 4 elements (18 performance criteria), 16 performance evidence and 15 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 to undertake flow gauging requirements

1.1Identify the monitoring objective of the site and gauging
1.2Identify appropriate methods based on site conditions for measuring discharge
1.3Select appropriate equipment and instruments to meet site conditions
1.4Identify stream conditions and factors affecting gauging accuracy
1.5Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures according to workplace procedures

2 Collect depth and velocity data

2.1Perform a pre-discharge measurement check on equipment and ensure it is working within specifications
2.2Prepare the gauging site according to workplace procedures
2.3Calculate the equipment configuration settings
2.4Securely position equipment on mounting device
2.5Take measurements during gauging and review data for abnormalities
2.6Pack and store equipment safely for transport

3 Calculate discharge

3.1Apply corrections to data where required
3.2Perform calculations of mean velocity, area and discharge according to workplace procedures
3.3Calculate and record the mean stage and rate of change

4 Report discharge readings

4.1Compare the discharge measurements with the current rating and record deviation
4.2Grade and record the gauging quality with interpretation comments
4.3Gather and document supporting information from the site and update gauging database
4.4Report site issues or significant deviations from ratings to relevant personnel and stakeholders

Performance evidence

applying corrections to measurements
assembling and testing metering equipment
assessing risks and applying precautions and action
checking and preparing gauging section
confirming and recording the percentage deviation from the rating determined by checking: calculations, equipment, gauging station control, recording equipment, repeat measurement
estimating and explaining the anticipated vertical distribution
gathering and documenting supporting information relevant to the discharge measurement
gathering, analysing, verifying, interpreting, storing, archiving and reporting data for a range of clients and stakeholders
identifying, reporting and solving potential issues in relation to discharge measurement
making calculations on depth and velocity
measuring and calculating readings
plotting discharge measurements on organisation’s preferred scale
selecting appropriate equipment and techniques relevant to site conditions transferring data to database
using a range of suitable techniques to determine mean stage in rapidly changing situations
using area velocity methods
using formulae for determining the percentage deviation

Knowledge evidence

client service agreements
correction procedures for horizontal angles and suspension measurements
discharge and mean stage adjustment
equipment and required techniques including: Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler (ADCP), area slope method, area velocity method, dilution gauging, Doppler velocity meter, electromagnetic current meter, float gauging, mechanical current meter
factors impacting on discharge measurements and the quality of the discharge
impacts of site conditions, gauging techniques or equipment on discharge accuracy
mathematical principles for area and velocity measurements
methods for calculating mean velocity in a vertical
methods for determining the cross-sectional area at a site
principles and alternative methods of discharge measurement
relevant legislation, industry standards, workplace policies and procedures including: Bureau of Meteorology, international and national standards, work health and safety, World Meteorological Organisation
requirements for surface velocity float measurements
technical components in calculating discharge
techniques for monitoring stage changes during discharge measurement
weighted mean stage calculations

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