Assessor Resource

AHCDRG201A
Maintain drainage systems

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to workers in all industry sectors maintaining drainage systems usually working under supervision in a support role as directed.

This unit covers the process of carrying out routine maintenance activities for drainage systems and defines the standard required to: carry out cleaning and maintenance of drainage systems; inspect and maintain simple drainage system components; monitor and control weeds and silt build up; inspect components for wear and record and report damage, blockages and leakages.

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Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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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:

carry out cleaning and maintenance of drainage systems

inspect and maintain simple drainage system components

monitor and control weeds and silt build up

inspect components for wear

record and report damage, blockages and leakages.

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.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

identify hazards

follow safe work practices relating to drainage system maintenance

read and follow operational procedures for drainage system maintenance

record and report maintenance observations and activities

use hand or powered equipment

use a range of weed control methods

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation including questioning, active listening, asking for clarification and seeking advice from supervisor

use interpersonal skills to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities.

Required knowledge

basic types of drainage systems

drainage system cleaning procedures

OHS procedures relating to drainage system maintenance

manual, mechanical and chemical weed control methods

equipment used to clean and maintain drainage systems

legislation regarding the use of chemicals near waterways

disposal procedures for chemical containers and residues, oils/grease and used parts

environmental impacts of drainage system maintenance.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.

Drainage systems may include:

drainage pipes and channels

surface drains, culverts, mole drains, sand slit, sub surface traps, reed beds

pumps for recycling

baffles.

Operation systems may include:

manual operation with monitoring

fully automated with computer control and monitoring.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and safety concerns reported to the supervisor. 
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used and maintained according to procedures. 
Drainage system is visually inspected for blockages, leaks and operating faults. 
Components are inspected for wear or blockage. 
Mechanical equipment is serviced as directed. 
Simple components are replaced as directed. 
Silt is cleaned from channels, drains, sumps and crossings. 
Weed growth is removed as directed. 
Drainage system is flushed. 
Unobstructed water flow is observed through channels and from outlets. 
Blockage or leakage is recorded by type and location of the section of the system affected. 
Damaged or faulty equipment is recorded and reported. 
All routine maintenance activities are recorded and reported. 
Drainage system is checked regularly according to directions. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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