Subjects
16 units of competency are required for this qualification comprising: 5 core units listed below, plus 11 elective units. Choose a minimum of 10 elective units from the list below, of which 8 must be taken from Group A and 2 must be taken from Group B. Choose the remaining 1 elective unit from the elective unit list below or from elsewhere within this training package, or from another endorsed training package, or from an accredited course. All elective units chosen from outside this qualification must support the learning outcomes of this AQF qualification level. Where a prerequisite unit is attached to an elective unit it is identified by this symbol . The prerequisite units attached to any of the elective units must be undertaken and are additional to the number of elective units required for the qualification. Elective units chosen must not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification. Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisite units specified are complied with. | |
Core units | |
Provide technical advice | |
Conduct chlorine dosing of water at the point of supply | |
Coordinate environmental health operations | |
Conduct a quick assessment of disease outbreak | |
Conduct a field hygiene survey | |
Group A: General elective units | |
Apply animal trapping techniques | |
Organise and monitor pest management operations | |
Implement waste management plans | |
Determine waste management services | |
Inform and educate clients on waste management issues | |
Develop waste management plans | |
Implement the food safety program and procedures | |
Participate in a HACCP team | |
Participate in a land based deployed health capability | |
Monitor and maintain sewage systems | |
Operate and control water treatment processes | |
Operate and control wastewater processes | |
Perform laboratory testing | |
Monitor, inspect and report catchment operations | |
Operate and control hypochlorite disinfection processes | |
Operate and control pre-treatment processes | |
Group B: Specialisation elective units (Work Health and Safety) | |
Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS consultation and participation processes | |
Contribute to implementing and maintaining WHS management systems | |
Assist with workplace monitoring processes | |
