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Monitor and maintain water supply

Monitor and maintain water supply

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPOP003
State Code
AVZ61
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
08/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/06/2016
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
22/06/2016
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify the basic way in which water supply systems function and the strategies needed to maintain water supply systems in the community.This unit applies to work in a public health context and workers at this level will work under supervision within defined guidelines.Plumbing work must only be performed by a person authorised by 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/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify potential problems and faults with water supply systems in the community
  • 1.1 Identify components of the water supply system in the community
  • 1.2 Check for signs of contamination and identify potential problems that can occur with water supply systems and household plumbing and fixtures
2. Monitor and maintain the water supply system
  • 2.1 Identify strategies required to prevent the transmission of disease through the water supply
  • 2.2 Develop and implement a work plan in conjunction with supervisor
  • 2.3 Report any difficulties or problems to supervisor in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
  • 2.4 Refer any problems or difficulties that are outside own area of responsibility or expertise to relevant people or agencies
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WD270 HLTPOP218D Monitor and maintain water supply Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCS41 HLTPOP027 Monitor and maintain water supply Unit of competency