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

AHCLSK305A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Maintain livestock water supplies

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCLSK305A - Maintain livestock water supplies
Description This unit covers the functions required to perform maintenance procedures on a range of water supply systems and equipment where specialist skills of another trade are not warranted or available and defines the work practices required to: carry out routine servicing and minor repairs on a range of water supply systems and equipment; recognise minor and major faults; estimate water requirements based on average and peak demand for water; carry out water quality testing and analysis; test and monitor machinery and equipment for correct operation.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to farm workers.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
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: Identify maintenance requirements
  • Livestock water supplies are checked for quality and inspected for signs of contamination or deterioration, and low or interrupted supply.
  • Components of water supply systems are checked for wear, deterioration or malfunctions.
  • Identified maintenance requirements are checked and confirmed according to the maintenance plan.
       
Element: Prepare for maintenance
  • Tools, equipment and materials appropriate to the job requirements are selected and checked for serviceability according to manufacturer's specifications.
  • Faulty or unsafe tools are identified and segregated for repair or replacement and reported according to enterprise requirements.
  • Existing and potential hazards to health and safety are identified and reported according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements.
       
Element: Carry out maintenance procedures
  • Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to OHS requirements.
  • Maintenance to water systems and equipment are carried out to manufacturer's specifications and according to the maintenance plan.
  • Maintenance and repair of motors where necessary, including fault finding, is carried out under the supervisor's direction.
  • More complex faults and repair requirements are reported to the supervisor according to enterprise requirements.
       
Element: Complete maintenance activities
  • Worksite, tools and materials are cleaned, returned to operating order and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements.
  • Malfunctions, faults, and wear or damage to tools is reported for repair or replacement according to enterprise requirements.
  • Unwanted materials and waste from maintenance activities is collected, treated and disposed or recycled according to enterprise environmental requirements.
       


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.

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 routine servicing and minor repairs on a range of water supply systems and equipment.

recognise minor and major faults

estimate water requirements based on average and peak demand for water

carry out water quality testing and analysis

test and monitor machinery and equipment for correct operation.

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 task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

identify hazards and implement safe work procedures

operate vehicles safely and efficiently

use hand and power tools safely

arrange water supply system components and materials

rectify minor faults and report major faults

work as part of a contract team as required

demonstrate safe and positive environmental working practices

identify the components of a range of water supply systems

test water quality as directed

read and interpret a water supply plan

measure and calculate lubrication requirements

use literacy skills to read, interpret and follow organisational policies and procedures, follow sequenced written instructions, record accurately and legible information collected and select and apply procedures for a range of tasks

use oral communication skills/language competence to fulfil the job role as specified by the organisation, including questioning techniques, active listening, clarifying information and consulting with supervisors as required

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

Required knowledge

livestock requirements and average and peak demand for water

operational principles of various pumps and pumping systems

functions and components of a range of water supply systems

operation and maintenance of diesel and petrol engines

factors which affect water quality, various water contaminants and remedial action

advantages and disadvantages of different types of water supply systems

OHS legislative requirements

relevant legislative requirements with regard to property water supply systems

Environmental Code of Practice associated with maintenance activities.

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

Maintenance may include:

maintenance procedures on a range of water supply systems and equipment where specialist skills of another trade are not warranted or available.

Water supply systems may include:

external reticulated water supply

dams or storage tanks

troughs

channel supply

rivers

pumped or flowing bores.

Water supply components may include:

pumps

windmills and bores

pipes

troughs

timber dividing structures

air bleeders in long lines

line junctions or connections

stone flagged areas around troughs.

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
Livestock water supplies are checked for quality and inspected for signs of contamination or deterioration, and low or interrupted supply. 
Components of water supply systems are checked for wear, deterioration or malfunctions. 
Identified maintenance requirements are checked and confirmed according to the maintenance plan. 
Tools, equipment and materials appropriate to the job requirements are selected and checked for serviceability according to manufacturer's specifications. 
Faulty or unsafe tools are identified and segregated for repair or replacement and reported according to enterprise requirements. 
Existing and potential hazards to health and safety are identified and reported according to Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirements. 
Suitable personal protective equipment is selected, used and maintained according to OHS requirements. 
Maintenance to water systems and equipment are carried out to manufacturer's specifications and according to the maintenance plan. 
Maintenance and repair of motors where necessary, including fault finding, is carried out under the supervisor's direction. 
More complex faults and repair requirements are reported to the supervisor according to enterprise requirements. 
Worksite, tools and materials are cleaned, returned to operating order and stored according to OHS and enterprise requirements. 
Malfunctions, faults, and wear or damage to tools is reported for repair or replacement according to enterprise requirements. 
Unwanted materials and waste from maintenance activities is collected, treated and disposed or recycled according to enterprise environmental requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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