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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Elements define the essential outcomes.
2. Identify potential problems and faults with sewage systems in the community
   • Identify components of the sewage system in the community
   • Check for signs of contamination and identify potential problems that can occur with sewage systems and household plumbing and fixtures, including septic tanks
3. Monitor and maintain the sewage system
   • Identify strategies required to prevent the transmission of disease through sewage disposal
   • Develop and implement a work plan in relation to the identified strategies in conjunction with supervisor
   • Report any difficulties or problems to supervisor in accordance with organisation policy and procedure
   • Refer any problems or difficulties that are outside own area of responsibility or expertise to appropriate people or agencies

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

identified at least 2 potential health risks or problems associated with sewage systems and developed and implemented a work plan that includes strategies to deal with each issue.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

legal and organisation requirements relating to sewage systems work, including:

organisation standards, policies and procedures, including:

infection control

manual handling

personal protective equipment

immunisation requirements and/or recommendations

scope of own role and responsibilities

approvals required and process of obtaining approvals

referral agencies and procedures

household plumbing design and fixtures and the way in which effluent and sullage waste leaves the house or building to go out to the waste disposal system

water and sewerage plans for the community, if available

type, design and components of the sewage system in the community and how they function, including:

septic or onsite systems

sewage or effluent systems

what sewage is and the difference between effluent (black) and sullage (grey) water

causes of common faults, risks and problems associated with household plumbing and sewage systems and how to identify and prevent them

sewerage disposal strategies for communities or outstations without a sewerage disposal system (onsite and/or septic system or sewerage and/or effluent system), including knowledge of grease trap and soakage pit, pit toilets and shallow trench latrines.

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