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Monitor water supplies

Monitor water supplies

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK209
State Code
BAQ64
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
21/12/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor the supply of potable water for livestock from water storages and sources.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor water supplies
  • 1.1 Inspect water supplies routinely
  • 1.2 Recognise high and low water levels and report to supervisor
  • 1.3 Carry out treatment of water quality problems or pathogens according to enterprise procedures
  • 1.4 Record and report information on water supplies
2. Inspect and clear intake and outlet points
  • 2.1 Inspect intakes and outlets
  • 2.2 Report potential blockages and clear actual blockages
  • 2.3 Check and replace water filters as required
  • 2.4 Reposition intake lines as necessary to ensure unobstructed suction
  • 2.5 Clear strainers of debris and sludge
3. Operate water delivery equipment
  • 3.1 Identify hazards and risks and report to supervisor
  • 3.2 Prepare and check water delivery equipment
  • 3.3 Operate water delivery equipment
  • 3.4 Check outflow to ensure water delivery equipment is operating correctly
  • 3.5 Shut down water delivery equipment as required
  • 3.6 Report on activities and water delivery equipment
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D6939 AHCLSK209A Monitor water supplies Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFF55 AHCLSK227 Monitor water supplies Unit of competency