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PUADEFPH005A
Assist with field hygiene and sanitation

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


The application of this unit in the workplace includes assessing a group's field hygiene requirements within the local operating area and formulating a field hygiene plan to support the organisation with camp site selection, field waste management and personal hygiene facilities.

This unit of competency is applicable to preventive medicine personnel. This function is limited to the performance of tasks in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.

This unit covers the competency required to assist an organisation to manage field hygiene and sanitation within the Australian Defence Force (ADF).

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Prerequisites

Pre-requisite Unit/s

Nil

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

liaise and communicate with the group

accurately identify hygiene risks

provide accurate advice.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a minimum of two assessment occasions in an urban and a field environment.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace situation. This may be in an urban or a field setting.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

appropriate equipment and stores

range of environments (urban and field)

relevant organisational policies and procedures.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

communicate appropriately about, consult on and impart knowledge of:

application of the permethrin/DEET repellent system

causes of disease transmission

causes of manpower wastage

control measures of disease transmission

food storage and distribution standards

water quality assurance measures

workplace safety policy and practices

gather field hygiene data from available sources

interpret field hygiene data

liaise and communicate with persons in positions of authority

make technical judgements based on own level of knowledge and experience

prioritise tasking

work safely

Required Knowledge

aetiology of disease relevant to vector borne diseases

best use of available resources

causes of disease transmission

causes of manpower wastage

control measures of disease transmission

documentation processes relevant to own workplace

food storage and distribution standards including the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach to food control

health surveillance system

methods of establishing field hygiene and waste facilities

pathophysiology of common communicable diseases

organisational policies and procedures

process of disease

risk management principles

time management strategies to set priorities

vector borne diseases of interest to the ADF

water quality assurance measures

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

General environment may include

Approaches

Drainage

Local population

Terrain

Vegetation

Water

Field hygiene facilities may include

Hand washing facilities

Laundry facilities

Shower facilities

Field waste facilities may include

Bio-hazardous waste:

central collection point

Dry waste:

central collection point

inclined plane incinerator

Human waste:

pan latrine

portaloo

shallow/deep bore latrine

shallow/deep trench latrine

shallow trench urinal

trough/funnel urinal

trench latrine

Waste (grey) water:

absorption trench

evaporating pans

herringbone drains

grease trap

soakage pit

Arrangements for food/water storage and handling may include

Applying the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach to food control

Approving the use of alternative water distribution equipment during extreme emergencies

Assessing environment for suitability for food preparation

Assessing food handling procedures (preparation, storage, distribution)

Assessing suitability and adequacy of food storage

Central control point

Contributing to inspection of a food preparation facility

Ensuring that water sources have been surveyed

Ensuring water distribution equipment is regularly surveyed by health personnel

Monitoring hygiene practices of personnel during food consumption

Organising regular water point survey by health personnel

Recommending procedures for the maintenance of water potability

Storage temperatures applied

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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
Group's local area of responsibility is clarified to establish the boundary for the survey 
General environment is inspected for its sanitary condition and areas of general hygiene risk to inform camp site selection 
Location, condition and suitability of field hygiene facilities is assessed 
Positioning, type and operation of field waste facilities are assessed 
Arrangements for food /water storage and handling are assessed to ensure safety of food/water distribution is optimised 
Advice on camp site selection is provided to optimise the field hygiene and sanitation outcomes during temporary camp emplacement 
Advice on field waste management is provided to control the risk of disease via appropriate waste handling practices 
Advice on personal hygiene facilities and practices is provided to promote individual health and resistance to disease 
Advice on food/water storage and handling practices is provided to control the risk of disease from ingested vectors of disease 

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