Qualification Standard

Authorising body: Ministry of Agriculture
Group of fields: Construction, Geodesy and Carthography
Occupation: Dyke reeve and lock-keeper
Validity of standard: From 21/10/2022
Qualification level: 3

Qualification Standard

Vocational competence Level

Knowledge and comprehension of water management norms, standards, legislation and documentation

3

Commissioning, operation and maintenance of water works in accordance with the handling and operating rules

3

Checking the quantity and quality of water in rivers and water reservoirs

3

Checking the cultivation in protection zones of water resources

3

Checking the status of the bank fortification, riparian vegetation, channel flow rate and water management control

3

Measurement of meteorological and hydrological values and records of the data obtained

3

Measurements and observations according to the programme of the technical and safety supervision of waterworks

3

Keeping records of the operation and maintenance of water works and water management facilities

3

Cleaning of river beds and water facilities

3

Driving and operation of small machinery

3

Maintenance and repairs of the technological equipment of dams, navigation, locks and weir systems

3

Operation of small hydroelectric power plants

3

Implementation of the flood prevention programme

3

Prevention of drought and drought precautions

3

Detection, investigation and reporting offences in the area of water management

3

Use of publicly accessible water management information systems

3

Operational solutions to problems in case of failures, accidents and other extraordinary events on waterworks and waterways

4

Following entities have contributed

The qualification standard was prepared by the Sector Council for Forestry & Water Management and Environment. It has been established and licensed for this activity by the Chamber of Commerce of the Czech Republic and the Agrarian Chamber of the Czech Republic.

 

Entities represented in the following work group have contributed:

VOŠ a SŠ stavební Vysoké Mýto

Povodí Labe, státní podnik

P O P R spol. s r. o.