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Assist with field hygiene and sanitation

Assist with field hygiene and sanitation

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFPH005A
State Code
AVV67
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit covers the competency required to assist an organisation to manage field hygiene and sanitation within the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Conduct a minor field hygiene survey
  • 1.1 Group’s local area of responsibility is clarified to establish the boundary for the survey.
  • 1.2 General environment is inspected for its sanitary condition and areas of general hygiene risk to inform camp site selection.
  • 1.3 Location, condition and suitability of field hygiene facilities is assessed.
  • 1.4 Positioning, type and operation of field waste facilities are assessed.
  • 1.5 Arrangements for food /water storage and handling are assessed to ensure safety of food/water distribution is optimised.
2. Provide technical field hygiene advice
  • 2.1 Advice on camp site selection is provided to optimise the field hygiene and sanitation outcomes during temporary camp emplacement.
  • 2.2 Advice on field waste management is provided to control the risk of disease via appropriate waste handling practices.
  • 2.3 Advice on personal hygiene facilities and practices is provided to promote individual health and resistance to disease.
  • 2.4 Advice on food/water storage and handling practices is provided to control the risk of disease from ingested vectors of disease.
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.
General environment may include:
Approaches
Drainage
Local population
Terrain
Vegetation
Water
Field hygiene facilities may include:
Hand washing facilities
Laundry facilities
Shower facilities
Field waste facilities may include:
Bio-hazardous waste:
central collection point
Dry waste:
central collection point
inclined plane incinerator
Human waste:
pan latrine
portaloo
shallow/deep bore latrine
shallow/deep trench latrine
shallow trench urinal
trough/funnel urinal
trench latrine
Waste (grey) water:
absorption trench
evaporating pans
herringbone drains
grease trap
soakage pit
Arrangements for food/water storage and handling may include:
Applying the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach to food control
Approving the use of alternative water distribution equipment during extreme emergencies
Assessing environment for suitability for food preparation
Assessing food handling procedures (preparation, storage, distribution)
Assessing suitability and adequacy of food storage
Central control point
Contributing to inspection of a food preparation facility
Ensuring that water sources have been surveyed
Ensuring water distribution equipment is regularly surveyed by health personnel
Monitoring hygiene practices of personnel during food consumption
Organising regular water point survey by health personnel
Recommending procedures for the maintenance of water potability
Storage temperatures applied
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
liaise and communicate with the group
accurately identify hygiene risks
provide accurate advice
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over a minimum of two assessment occasions in an urban and a field environment.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace situation. This may be in an urban or a field setting.
Specific resources for assessment
Access is required to:
appropriate equipment and stores
range of environments (urban and field)
relevant organisational policies and procedures
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBC15 DEFPHL005 Assist with field hygiene and sanitation Unit of competency
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