AHCNRM502 - Develop a water quality monitoring program

This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to establish requirements for monitoring water quality and developing a program to monitor water quality in a given site. It includes carrying out water monitoring activities and evaluating program effectiveness.This unit applies to those working in the role of coordinator or manager in an organisation, group or enterprise concerned with gathering information for land or water management purposes. The role is likely to include delegation of implementation tasks and may include consultation with specialists such as hydrologists and hydrographers.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.