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Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment

Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPGD312
State Code
ODU97
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
15/02/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/05/2022
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
31/05/2022
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment, including preparing for maintenance activities, and maintaining aquatic organisms and water quality, in a park or garden setting.The unit applies to individuals who implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for maintenance activities
  • 1.1 Identify and apply requirements for maintenance of aquatic environment
  • 1.2 Identify potential hazards and risks, and implement safe working practices to address risks
  • 1.3 Select and prepare tools, equipment and machinery for use
  • 1.4 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment (PPE) applicable to the task
  • 1.5 Identify environmental implications associated with maintenance activities and report to supervisor
2. Maintain aquatic organisms
  • 2.1 Identify indigenous, exotic and pest aquatic animals and plants for specific aquatic environment
  • 2.2 Monitor aquatic plants and animals and record and maintain relevant data and apply to aquatic plant maintenance activities
  • 2.3 Report issues to supervisor, with suggestions for action
  • 2.4 Implement control methods for excess aquatic animals and plants, and identified pest animals and plants
  • 2.5 Process waste plant and animal material with regards to environmental issues
3. Maintain water quality
  • 3.1 Monitor aquatic environment water quality and input water resource
  • 3.2 Record and maintain monitoring data, and apply to water quality maintenance activities
  • 3.3 Remove and process debris using appropriate equipment
  • 3.4 Report water quality issues to supervisor, with suggestions for remedial action
  • 3.5 Discharge water, clean environment, and recharge water from designated storage area or other input water resource
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ38 AHCPGD306 Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment Unit of competency