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Prepare and operate a field water-point

Prepare and operate a field water-point

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFMIL096
State Code
AVQ39
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/10/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Original Release Date
22/10/2015
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
040399 - Building, N.e.c.
Description
This unit describes the skills required to prepare and operate a field water point. Suitable water sources include bores, canals, dams, existing piped supplies, lakes, oceans, rivers, or springs.This unit applies to combat engineer personnel who are required to locate suitable water sources, select suitable work sites, operate and maintain a field water point, and refurbish sites in a deployed operational environment.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.Those undertaking this unit would lead a team under direct and/or indirect supervision. They use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform routine tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
General notes
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare and plan for water acquisition
  • 1.1 Receive and process requirement and confirm with higher authority as necessary.
  • 1.2 Identify resource availability and serviceability and determine constraints.
  • 1.3 Conduct analysis of the area from available data to identify potential water sources.
  • 1.4 Conduct site surveys, risk and environmental assessments.
  • 1.5 Develop field water point plan in accordance with survey, water quality and quantity, resources, risks and environmental considerations.
  • 1.6 Refer problems that cannot be resolved locally to higher authority for resolution.
  • 1.7 Confirm and monitor competence of team members.
  • 1.8 Brief team.
  • 1.9 Liaise with outside agencies.
2. Construct a field water point
  • 2.1 Direct and supervise team in accordance with plan.
  • 2.2 Organise and direct support from outside agencies.
  • 2.3 Locate and mark local utility assets to prevent damage.
  • 2.4 Establish routes in and out of water points.
  • 2.5 Design and construct/establish structures.
  • 2.6 Provide technical advice to the chain of command and/or support agencies.
3. Operate and maintain a field water point
  • 3.1 Produce, store and distribute potable water.
  • 3.2 Supervise water point team.
  • 3.3 All unexpected situations that require a response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
  • 3.4 Provide reports and data to higher authority.
4. Refurbish site and finalise activity
  • 4.1 Refurbish site in accordance with environmental requirements.
  • 4.2 Dispose of chemicals and waste in accordance with environmental requirements.
  • 4.3 Recover, clean and maintain equipment, tools and materials.
  • 4.4 Store or redeploy equipment, tools and materials.
  • 4.5 Complete documentation.
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