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Contribute to testing of results of community water supply

Contribute to testing of results of community water supply

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPOP012
State Code
AVZ53
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2016
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
22/06/2016
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the quality of the water supply source in the community and implement measures to address issues of concern, if necessary. This unit applies to work in a public health context and workers at this level will work under supervision and within defined guidelines.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine processes used to monitor water quality in the community
  • 1.1 Identify the responsibilities of key people and outside agencies for monitoring the quality and safety of water supply to the community
  • 1.2 Discuss and confirm processes used by key people and outside agencies to sample and treat water supply in the community and/or outstations
  • 1.3 Discuss and confirm own role and responsibilities in relation to the processes used with supervisor, key people and outside agencies
2. Monitor and maintain water quality in the community
  • 2.1 Assist relevant others with monitoring and maintaining the quality and safety of water supply to the community and identifying potential nearby contaminants
  • 2.2 Report findings to supervisor in accordance with organisation policy and procedure
  • 2.3 Discuss follow-up measures with supervisor, key people and outside agencies to determine the most appropriate options to address any issues of concern
3. Implement follow-up procedures
  • 3.1 Implement follow-up measures in accordance with established procedures and job role
  • 3.2 Monitor and evaluate follow-up measures to determine the success of methods being used
4. Provide feedback and advice
  • 4.1 Document evaluation of follow-up measures in accordance with organisation policy and procedure
  • 4.2 Provide feedback to supervisor, key people and outside agencies
  • 4.3 Provide advice on alternative or additional strategies to maintain water quality
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8450 HLTPOP319C Conduct testing and interpretation of results of community water supply Unit of competency