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Assist with field hygiene and sanitation

Assist with field hygiene and sanitation

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFPHL005
State Code
BBC15
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
17/08/2017
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/02/2018
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
21/02/2018
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to assist with field hygiene and sanitation as a member of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).It includes conducting a minor field hygiene survey and providing technical field hygiene advice.This unit applies to Defence personnel required to assist with hygiene and sanitation.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.Persons undertaking this unit work independently and perform routine tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Conduct a minor field hygiene survey
  • 1.1 Clarify group’s local area of responsibility to establish survey boundary
  • 1.2 Inspect proposed camp site environment, sanitary condition and general area for hygiene risks to inform site selection
  • 1.3 Assess location, condition and suitability of field hygiene facilities in accordance with operational procedures
  • 1.4 Assess positioning, type and operation of field waste facilities in accordance with operational procedures
  • 1.5 Assess food/water storage and handling arrangements to ensure optimum food safety and water distribution
2 Provide technical field hygiene advice
  • 2.1 Provide advice on camp site selection to optimise field hygiene and sanitation outcomes during temporary camp emplacement
  • 2.2 Provide advice on field waste management to control the risk of disease in accordance with waste handling operational procedures
  • 2.3 Provide advice on personal hygiene facilities and practices to promote individual health and resistance to disease
  • 2.4 Provide advice on food/water storage and handling measures to control the risk of disease from ingested vectors of disease
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVV67 DEFPH005A Assist with field hygiene and sanitation Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BDK8 DEF30217 Certificate III in Preventive Health Qualification