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Monitor water handling and distribution practices

Monitor water handling and distribution practices

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFPHL006
State Code
BBC00
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/02/2018
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
21/02/2018
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to inspect and monitor water distribution for safe water handling practice as a member of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).It includes monitoring water distribution point, storage and equipment.This unit applies to Defence personnel required to monitor water handling and distribution.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Persons undertaking this unit work independently and perform routine tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Monitor water distribution point
  • 1.1 Perform routine monitoring of water storage and distribution points to assess standard of safe water handling practices
  • 1.2 Perform field water testing to determine the quality of water, in accordance with operational procedures
  • 1.3 Interpret information gathered during monitoring in accordance with relevant standards and guidelines for drinking water quality
  • 1.4 Assess water handling practices and make recommendations to relevant personnel for improving water safety
  • 1.5 Report contaminated water to relevant stakeholder and take immediate action to restrict the use of contaminated water
2 Monitor water storage and distribution equipment
  • 2.1 Review local system for cleaning and sanitising water storage and distribution equipment to ensure it conforms with organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.2 Provide advice about cleaning and sanitising water storage and distribution equipment
  • 2.3 Implement regular water storage and distribution equipment surveys in accordance with operational procedures
  • 2.4 Quarantine and report equipment suspected of contamination or not approved for water storage and distribution, to relevant stakeholders
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVV68 DEFPH006A Monitor water handling and distribution practices Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDK8 DEF30217 Certificate III in Preventive Health Qualification