Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCLSK209 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor water supplies

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSK209 - Monitor water supplies
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor the supply of potable water for livestock from water storages and sources.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Monitor water supplies
  • Inspect water supplies routinely
  • Recognise high and low water levels and report to supervisor
  • Treat water quality problems or pathogens when found
  • Record and report information on water supplies
       
Element: Inspect and clear intake and outlet points
  • Inspect intakes and outlets
  • Report potential blockages and clear actual blockages
  • Check and replace water filters as required
  • Reposition intake lines as necessary to ensure unobstructed suction
  • Clear strainers of debris and sludge
       
Element: Operate water delivery equipment
  • Identify hazards and risks and report to supervisor
  • Prepare and check water delivery equipment
  • Operate water delivery equipment
  • Check outflow to ensure water delivery equipment is operating correctly
  • Shut down water delivery equipment as required
  • Report on activities and water delivery equipment
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Monitor water supplies

1.1 Inspect water supplies routinely

1.2 Recognise high and low water levels and report to supervisor

1.3 Treat water quality problems or pathogens when found

1.4 Record and report information on water supplies

2. Inspect and clear intake and outlet points

2.1 Inspect intakes and outlets

2.2 Report potential blockages and clear actual blockages

2.3 Check and replace water filters as required

2.4 Reposition intake lines as necessary to ensure unobstructed suction

2.5 Clear strainers of debris and sludge

3. Operate water delivery equipment

3.1 Identify hazards and risks and report to supervisor

3.2 Prepare and check water delivery equipment

3.3 Operate water delivery equipment

3.4 Check outflow to ensure water delivery equipment is operating correctly

3.5 Shut down water delivery equipment as required

3.6 Report on activities and water delivery equipment

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify hazards and follow safety procedures

record and report water supply information, activities and system performance

read and follow manufacturers procedures

problem solve to identify potential as well as actual blockages

undertake basic poly pipe repairs

check outflow rates

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

follow work health and safety requirements

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

water delivery systems and components and their operation

enterprise procedures for carrying out inspections, recording and reporting water information and system performance

environmental impacts and procedures for water supplies

relevant work health and safety requirements

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Monitor water supplies

1.1 Inspect water supplies routinely

1.2 Recognise high and low water levels and report to supervisor

1.3 Treat water quality problems or pathogens when found

1.4 Record and report information on water supplies

2. Inspect and clear intake and outlet points

2.1 Inspect intakes and outlets

2.2 Report potential blockages and clear actual blockages

2.3 Check and replace water filters as required

2.4 Reposition intake lines as necessary to ensure unobstructed suction

2.5 Clear strainers of debris and sludge

3. Operate water delivery equipment

3.1 Identify hazards and risks and report to supervisor

3.2 Prepare and check water delivery equipment

3.3 Operate water delivery equipment

3.4 Check outflow to ensure water delivery equipment is operating correctly

3.5 Shut down water delivery equipment as required

3.6 Report on activities and water delivery equipment

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Inspect water supplies routinely 
Recognise high and low water levels and report to supervisor 
Treat water quality problems or pathogens when found 
Record and report information on water supplies 
Inspect intakes and outlets 
Report potential blockages and clear actual blockages 
Check and replace water filters as required 
Reposition intake lines as necessary to ensure unobstructed suction 
Clear strainers of debris and sludge 
Identify hazards and risks and report to supervisor 
Prepare and check water delivery equipment 
Operate water delivery equipment 
Check outflow to ensure water delivery equipment is operating correctly 
Shut down water delivery equipment as required 
Report on activities and water delivery equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCLSK209 - Monitor water supplies
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