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Monitor and maintain sewage or effluent systems

Monitor and maintain sewage or effluent systems

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPOP026
State Code
OCS42
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
18/03/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2021
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
15/04/2021
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify the basic way in which sewage systems function and the strategies needed to maintain sewage systems in the community.This unit applies to work in a public health context and workers at this level will work under supervision and within defined guidelines.Plumbing work must only be performed by a person authorised by an exemption registration or licence granted by the relevant State or Territory regulatory authority under legislation.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State or Territory legislation, Australian standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify potential problems and faults with sewage systems in the community.
  • 1.1. Identify components of the sewage system in the community.
  • 1.2. Check for signs of contamination and identify potential problems that can occur with sewage systems and household plumbing and fixtures, including septic tanks.
2. Monitor and maintain the sewage system.
  • 2.1. Identify strategies required to prevent the transmission of disease through sewage disposal.
  • 2.2. Assist in the development and implementation of a work plan in relation to the identified sewage system strategies, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and in accordance with workplace health and safety (WHS) standards.
  • 2.3. Report any difficulties or problems to supervisor in accordance with organisational policy and procedures.
  • 2.4. Refer any problems or difficulties that are outside own area of responsibility or expertise to appropriate people or agencies.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVZ62 HLTPOP002 Monitor and maintain sewage systems Unit of competency