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Monitor and maintain septic or on-site systems

Monitor and maintain septic or on-site systems

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPOP216C
State Code
D8437
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/08/2011
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
01/08/2011
Nominal Hours
50
Description
DescriptorThis unit aims to describe the competencies needed to identify the basic way in which septic tanks function, and the strategies needed to maintain on-site systems in the community
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify components of the septic or on-site system in the community
  • 1.1 Identify household plumbing design and fixtures and the way in which effluent and sullage (grey water) waste leaves the house or building to go out to the waste disposal system
  • 1.2 Identify septic tank designand components of on site systems
  • 1.3 Identify the basic way in which septic tanks work to treat the sewage
  • 1.4 Identify problems that can occur with septic systems and household plumbing and fixtures
2. Monitor and maintain the septic or on-site disposal system in the community
  • 2.1 Identify strategies within the workers own roles and responsibilities to prevent the transmission of disease as it relates to septic or on site systems
  • 2.2 In conjunction with supervisor, develop a work plan in relation to the identified strategies to be used
  • 2.3 Implement strategies in accordance with the plan
  • 2.4 Report any difficulties or problems to supervisor in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
  • 2.5 Refer any problems or difficulties that are outside of area of responsibility or expertise to key people or agencies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C9441 HLTPOP216B Monitor and maintain septic or on-site systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WD268 HLTPOP216D Monitor and maintain septic or on-site systems Unit of competency