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Operate a mobile field shower system
Operate a mobile field shower system
Unit of competency
National Code
DEFCM302B
DEFCM302B
State Code
AVU82
AVU82
TGA Status
Deleted
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Deleted
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Original Release Date
15/03/2012
Nominal Hours
0
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Description
This unit covers the competency required to erect, operate and dismantle a mobile field shower system to maintain personnel hygiene in a field environment.It involves correctly assembling, conducting cleaning cycles, changing filters and preparing the shower unit for transportation and storage.The operator will normally operate as a member of a team.
General notes
N/A
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish mobile field shower system
- 1.1 Appropriate site is chosen for the shower unit.
- 1.2 Assemble sequence is conducted correctly without a breach of safety, damage to the equipment or injury to personnel.
- 1.3 Occupational health and safetyWork health and safety (OH&SWHS) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout.
- 1.4 Mobile field shower system is operated correctly in accordance with standard procedures.
2. Monitor the mobile field shower system
- 2.1 Prestart and shut down procedures are implemented.
- 2.2 Water usage is monitored.
- 2.3 Mobile field shower unit is prepared for transportation and storage, in accordance with organisational requirements.
3. Maintain mobile field shower system
- 3.1 Cleaning cycle is conducted in accordance with standard procedures, to ensure efficient operation of the unit.
- 3.2 Personal protective equipment is used when working with chemicals.
- 3.3 Chemicals are monitored, changed and disposed of correctly to prevent pollution to the environment.
- 3.4 Filters are changed and tested in accordance with standard procedures and disposed of correctly to prevent pollution to the environment.
- 3.5 Fault finding inspections are conducted and operating faults are rectified within one’s are of responsibility or reported in accordance with standard procedures.
The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Field environment may include:
disaster relief
operational environment
providing humanitarian aid
primitive conditions where no alternative service is available
Assemble sequence must include:
inspection of all equipment
prestart and startup/shut down procedures
set up and dismantling of the unit
site inspection
water connection and usage
Standard procedures may include:
Australian Standards
Defence Instructions
doctrinal pamphlets
job guides, other publications
manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions
WHS regulations
organisational policies and procedures
procedure manuals
relevant local government bylaws
relevant state or federal legislation
routine orders
standing operating procedures
standing orders
written and verbal orders
Transportation may include:
air
rail
road
sea
Storage may include:
long term
return to service
short term
Cleaning cycles may include:
application of correct types of chemicals and dosages
testing and inspecting equipment
Personal protective equipment may include:
boots
face mask or goggles
gloves
hearing protection
impervious clothing or apron
Chemicals may include:
citric acid
hydrogen peroxide
memclean
PH/chlorine sensor remover
sodium hypochlorite
sodium metabisulphite
Filters may include:
carbon filters
membranes
polishing filters
Field environment may include:
disaster relief
operational environment
providing humanitarian aid
primitive conditions where no alternative service is available
Assemble sequence must include:
inspection of all equipment
prestart and startup/shut down procedures
set up and dismantling of the unit
site inspection
water connection and usage
Standard procedures may include:
Australian Standards
Defence Instructions
doctrinal pamphlets
job guides, other publications
manufacturers’ handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions
WHS regulations
organisational policies and procedures
procedure manuals
relevant local government bylaws
relevant state or federal legislation
routine orders
standing operating procedures
standing orders
written and verbal orders
Transportation may include:
air
rail
road
sea
Storage may include:
long term
return to service
short term
Cleaning cycles may include:
application of correct types of chemicals and dosages
testing and inspecting equipment
Personal protective equipment may include:
boots
face mask or goggles
gloves
hearing protection
impervious clothing or apron
Chemicals may include:
citric acid
hydrogen peroxide
memclean
PH/chlorine sensor remover
sodium hypochlorite
sodium metabisulphite
Filters may include:
carbon filters
membranes
polishing filters
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to establish and maintain a shower unit without a breach of safety, damage to the equipment, injury to personnel or pollution to the environment.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a real or simulated field environment, to allow the individual to be assessed in a number of realistic scenarios to ensure consistency of performance.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access to mobile field shower system; personal protective equipment (face mask, goggles, hearing protection, impervious clothing and/or apron, gloves and boots); digging equipment (shovels and picks); tool kit (socket set, hammer, shifter and ph/chlorine sensor remover); chemicals; mixing container; measuring container; and a forklift/crane.
Assessment must confirm the ability to establish and maintain a shower unit without a breach of safety, damage to the equipment, injury to personnel or pollution to the environment.
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time in a real or simulated field environment, to allow the individual to be assessed in a number of realistic scenarios to ensure consistency of performance.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.
Specific resources for assessment
Access to mobile field shower system; personal protective equipment (face mask, goggles, hearing protection, impervious clothing and/or apron, gloves and boots); digging equipment (shovels and picks); tool kit (socket set, hammer, shifter and ph/chlorine sensor remover); chemicals; mixing container; measuring container; and a forklift/crane.
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