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Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment

Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCPGD306A
State Code
D7114
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2011
Field of Education
050901 - Land, Parks And Wildlife Management
Original Release Date
13/12/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the process of implementing a maintenance program for an aquatic environment and defines the standard required to: recognise desired and pest plant populations and monitor their levels; apply weed control methods where necessary to maintain balance and remove weeds; apply chemicals according to label directions and keep records; maintain water quality to the required standard for the purpose of the aquatic environment.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for maintenance activities
  • 1.1. Enterprise guidelines and legislative requirements for the maintenance of the aquatic environment are identified, interpreted and applied.
  • 1.2. Tools, equipment and machinery are selected and prepared for use according to enterprise guidelines and manufacturers specifications.
  • 1.3. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified, risks assessed, and suitable controls implemented.
  • 1.4. Environmental implications associated with maintenance activities are identified and reported to supervisor.
2. Maintain aquatic organisms
  • 2.1. Identification of indigenous, exotic and pest aquatic animals and/or plants is undertaken for the specific aquatic environment.
  • 2.2. Aquatic plant and/or animal monitoring is undertaken and relevant data is recorded, maintained and applied to aquatic plant maintenance activities.
  • 2.3. Aquatic animal and/or plant issues are reported to supervisor, with recommendations for action.
  • 2.4. Control methods are implemented for excess aquatic animals and/or plants, and identified pest animals and/or plants.
  • 2.5. Waste plant and animal material is processed according to enterprise guidelines.
3. Maintain water quality
  • 3.1. Where appropriate, water quality monitoring is undertaken for the aquatic environment and the input water resource according to standards for the end use of the aquatic environment.
  • 3.2. Monitoring data is recorded, maintained and applied to water quality maintenance activities.
  • 3.3. Debris is removed and processed using appropriate equipment according to enterprise guidelines.
  • 3.4. Water quality issues are reported to supervisor, with suggestions for remedial action.
  • 3.5. Where required, water is discharged, environment is cleaned, and water is recharged from the designated storage area or other input water resource.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Maintenance programs may include:
monitoring water quality and the movement of water into and out of the environment.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
recognise desired and pest plant populations and monitor their levels
apply weed control methods where necessary to maintain balance and remove weeds
apply chemicals according to label directions and keep records
maintain water quality to the required standard for the purpose of the aquatic environment.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S2747 RTC3211A Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAQ38 AHCPGD306 Implement a maintenance program for an aquatic environment Unit of competency