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Review of Field Hydrology unit standards

 

Subfield

Domain

ID

Water Industry

Field Hydrology

28800-28807

 

The Primary ITO has completed the review of the unit standards listed above.

 

Date new versions published                                                               October 2019

 

Planned review date                                                                              December 2024

 

Summary

 

As a result of the review of the New Zealand Diploma in Field Hydrology (Level 5) [Ref: 2344-2], Primary ITO has reviewed these unit standards to better reflect the requirements of the updated qualification outcomes.

 

Consultation was carried out in mid-December 2018 where industry assessors had the opportunity to give feedback from an organised meeting.  This feedback was addressed where appropriate.

 

Main changes

 

·      Eight unit standards were updated to meet current NZQA unit standard template requirements.

·      As a result of industry consultation, amendments were made to ensure unit standard content remained fit for purpose.

 

The last date for assessment of superseded versions of Category B unit standards is December 2022

 

Detailed list of unit standards – classification, title, level, and credits

 

 

Key to review category

A

Dates changed, but no other changes are made - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

B

Changes made, but the overall outcome remains the same - the new version of the standard carries the same ID and a new version number

C

Major changes that necessitate the registration of a replacement standard with a new ID

D

Standard will expire and not be replaced

 

Engineering and Technology > Water Industry > Field Hydrology

ID

Title

Level

Credit

Review Category

28800

Operate and maintain hydrometric stations

5

25

B

28801

Design, plan and install a hydrometric station

Design, plan and manage the construction of a hydrometric station

5

15

B

28802

Perform discharge measurement by wading

Carry out discharge measurement by wading

5

20

B

28803

Perform discharge measurements using a range of platforms and methods

Carry out discharge measurements using a range of platforms and methods

5

20

B

28804

Measure and calculate suspended sediment load

5

15

B

28805

Verify, process and archive hydrometric data

5

30

B

28806

Construct hydrometric rating curves

Construct, apply, evaluate and store hydrometric rating curves

5

20

B

28807

Perform hydrometric data reviews and provide information for users

Present hydrometric data reviews and provide information for users

5

10

B