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Monitor water supplies

Monitor water supplies

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK227
State Code
OFF55
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
11/02/2025
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/08/2025
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
11/08/2025
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor the supply of potable water for livestock from water storages and sources.The unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor water supplies
  • 1.1 Inspect water supplies routinely
  • 1.2 Recognise high and low water levels and report to supervisor
  • 1.3 Identify and report water quality problems to supervisor
  • 1.4 Record and report information on water supplies
2. Inspect and clear intake and outlet points
  • 2.1 Inspect intakes and outlets
  • 2.2 Report potential blockages and clear actual blockages
  • 2.3 Check and replace water filters as required
  • 2.4 Reposition intake lines as necessary to ensure unobstructed suction
  • 2.5 Clear debris and sludge from strainers
3. Operate water delivery equipment
  • 3.1 Identify workplace health and safety hazards and report to supervisor
  • 3.2 Prepare and check water delivery equipment
  • 3.3 Operate water delivery equipment
  • 3.4 Check outflow to ensure water delivery equipment is operating correctly
  • 3.5 Shut down water delivery equipment as required
  • 3.6 Report work outcomes and water delivery equipment performance, and faults, wear or damage of equipment to supervisor
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ64 AHCLSK209 Monitor water supplies Unit of competency