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Monitor and maintain sewage systems

Monitor and maintain sewage systems

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPOP002
State Code
AVZ62
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
60
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify the basic way in which sewage systems function and the strategies needed to maintain sewage systems in the community.This unit applies to work in a public health context and workers at this level will work under supervision and within defined guidelines.Plumbing work must only be performed by a person authorised by registration or licence granted by the relevant State or Territory regulatory authority under legislation.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. Identify potential problems and faults with sewage systems in the community
  • 1.1 Identify components of the sewage system in the community
  • 1.2 Check for signs of contamination and identify potential problems that can occur with sewage systems and household plumbing and fixtures, including septic tanks
2. Monitor and maintain the sewage system
  • 2.1 Identify strategies required to prevent the transmission of disease through sewage disposal
  • 2.2 Develop and implement a work plan in relation to the identified strategies in conjunction with supervisor
  • 2.3 Report any difficulties or problems to supervisor in accordance with organisation policy and procedure
  • 2.4 Refer any problems or difficulties that are outside own area of responsibility or expertise to appropriate people or agencies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD268 HLTPOP216D Monitor and maintain septic or on-site systems Unit of competency
WD269 HLTPOP217D Monitor and maintain sewerage or effluent systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCS42 HLTPOP026 Monitor and maintain sewage or effluent systems Unit of competency