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Troubleshoot drainage systems

Troubleshoot drainage systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCDRG307
State Code
OBK07
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/10/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
28/01/2020
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
28/01/2020
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot issues in drainage systems.The unit applies to individuals who troubleshoot drainage systems under broad direction and take responsibility for their own work.This unit is for industry specific drainage application not home-based.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Identify drainage system issues and develop plans to rectify them
  • 1.2 Locate the affected section of drainage system
  • 1.3 Determine work requirements and responsibility for repair
  • 1.4 Select materials, tools, equipment and machinery
  • 1.5 Identify potential hazards and risks and implement safe working practices to manage risks
  • 1.6 Minimise environmental impacts of drainage system maintenance activities
  • 1.7 Select, fit, use and maintain personal protective equipment applicable to the task
  • 1.8 Carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery
2. Determine access to drainage system
  • 2.1 Read drainage system plan and locate access points
  • 2.2 Carry out digging to access drainage system without unnecessary damage to buildings, site, environment or existing fixtures and fittings
3. Carry out work
  • 3.1 Use safe manual lifting and handling techniques for drainage related equipment
  • 3.2 Access drainage system and rectify identified issue
  • 3.3 Test drainage system to confirm issue has been rectified
  • 3.4 Repair or reseal drainage system to permit normal use
  • 3.5 Advise relevant personnel when repairs are completed and drainage system has been commissioned for use
4. Complete work
  • 4.1 Clean work area and dispose of debris and waste
  • 4.2 Clean and maintain tools and equipment
  • 4.3 Report and record repair activities
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR45 AHCDRG303 Troubleshoot drainage systems Unit of competency