Unit of competency Outline
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Monitor water supplies
Monitor water supplies
Unit of competency
National Code
AHCLSK209A
AHCLSK209A
State Code
D6939
D6939
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
30/11/2011
Field of Education
059999 - Agriculture, Environmental And Related Studies, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
30/11/2011
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit covers the process of monitoring the supply of potable water for livestock from water storages and sources and defines the standard required to: record and report water supply information, activities and system performance; read and follow manufacturer's procedures; identify blockages and clear them using safe working procedures; check flow rates and inspect and report on water supplies with only routine supervision.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor water supplies
- 1.1. Routine inspections of water supplies are carried out in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures.
- 1.2. High and low water levels are recognised and reported.
- 1.3. Where water quality problems or pathogens are found, treatment is carried out in accordance with enterprise procedures.
- 1.4. Information on water supplies is recorded and reported in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures.
2. Inspect and clear intake and outlet points
- 2.1. Intakes and outlets are inspected.
- 2.2. Potential blockages are reported and actual blockages are cleared in accordance with safe working procedures.
- 2.3. Water filters are checked and replaced as required.
- 2.4. Intake lines are repositioned as necessary to ensure unobstructed suction.
- 2.5. Strainers are cleared of debris and sludge.
3. Operate water delivery equipment
- 3.1. Water delivery equipment is prepared and checked in accordance with enterprise procedures.
- 3.2. Water delivery equipment operated in accordance with manufacturer's procedures and Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
- 3.3. Outflow is checked to ensure water delivery equipment is operating correctly.
- 3.4. Water delivery equipment is shut down as required in accordance with enterprise procedures.
- 3.5. Activities and water delivery equipment function are reported in accordance with enterprise procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Water supplies may include:
rivers
dams
ponds
bores
tanks
town or mains water
recycled water.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Water supplies may include:
rivers
dams
ponds
bores
tanks
town or mains water
recycled water.
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:
record and report water supply information, activities and system performance
read and follow manufacturers procedures
identify blockages and clear them using safe working procedures
check flow rates
inspect and report on water supplies with only routine supervision.
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.
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:
record and report water supply information, activities and system performance
read and follow manufacturers procedures
identify blockages and clear them using safe working procedures
check flow rates
inspect and report on water supplies with only routine supervision.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| S3576 | RTE2114A | Monitor water supplies | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAQ64 | AHCLSK209 | Monitor water supplies | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D452 | AHC20210 | Certificate II in Poultry Production Operations | Qualification |