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DEFMIL096 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare and operate a field water-point

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFMIL096 - Prepare and operate a field water-point
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to prepare and operate a field water point. Suitable water sources include bores, canals, dams, existing piped supplies, lakes, oceans, rivers, or springs.This unit applies to combat engineer personnel who are required to locate suitable water sources, select suitable work sites, operate and maintain a field water point, and refurbish sites in a deployed operational environment.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would lead a team under direct and/or indirect supervision. They use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform routine tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be demonstrated over a time frame that allows the individual to be observed in all aspects of the operation, a typical time frame would be three days.

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment. Specifically, access is required to the following resources:

field water point equipment and accessories relevant to the task

team

hand tools, power tools, plant and other equipment appropriate to the supply of water

suitable water supply

field water point site

pathology report of water samples

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Military Skills
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: Prepare and plan for water acquisition
  • Receive and process requirement and confirm with higher authority as necessary.
  • Identify resource availability and serviceability and determine constraints.
  • Conduct analysis of the area from available data to identify potential water sources.
  • Conduct site surveys, risk and environmental assessments.
  • Develop field water point plan in accordance with survey, water quality and quantity, resources, risks and environmental considerations.
  • Refer problems that cannot be resolved locally to higher authority for resolution.
  • Confirm and monitor competence of team members.
  • Brief team.
  • Liaise with outside agencies.
       
Element: Construct a field water point
  • Direct and supervise team in accordance with plan.
  • Organise and direct support from outside agencies.
  • Locate and mark local utility assets to prevent damage.
  • Establish routes in and out of water points.
  • Design and construct/establish structures.
  • Provide technical advice to the chain of command and/or support agencies.
       
Element: Operate and maintain a field water point
  • Produce, store and distribute potable water.
  • Supervise water point team.
  • All unexpected situations that require a response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
  • Provide reports and data to higher authority.
       
Element: Refurbish site and finalise activity
  • Refurbish site in accordance with environmental requirements.
  • Dispose of chemicals and waste in accordance with environmental requirements.
  • Recover, clean and maintain equipment, tools and materials.
  • Store or redeploy equipment, tools and materials.
  • Complete documentation.
       
Element: Prepare and plan for water acquisition
  • Receive and process requirement and confirm with higher authority as necessary.
  • Identify resource availability and serviceability and determine constraints.
  • Conduct analysis of the area from available data to identify potential water sources.
  • Conduct site surveys, risk and environmental assessments.
  • Develop field water point plan in accordance with survey, water quality and quantity, resources, risks and environmental considerations.
  • Refer problems that cannot be resolved locally to higher authority for resolution.
  • Confirm and monitor competence of team members.
  • Brief team.
  • Liaise with outside agencies.
       
Element: Construct a field water point
  • Direct and supervise team in accordance with plan.
  • Organise and direct support from outside agencies.
  • Locate and mark local utility assets to prevent damage.
  • Establish routes in and out of water points.
  • Design and construct/establish structures.
  • Provide technical advice to the chain of command and/or support agencies.
       
Element: Operate and maintain a field water point
  • Produce, store and distribute potable water.
  • Supervise water point team.
  • All unexpected situations that require a response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.
  • Provide reports and data to higher authority.
       
Element: Refurbish site and finalise activity
  • Refurbish site in accordance with environmental requirements.
  • Dispose of chemicals and waste in accordance with environmental requirements.
  • Recover, clean and maintain equipment, tools and materials.
  • Store or redeploy equipment, tools and materials.
  • Complete documentation.
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare and plan for water acquisition

1.1 Receive and process requirement and confirm with higher authority as necessary.

1.2 Identify resource availability and serviceability and determine constraints.

1.3 Conduct analysis of the area from available data to identify potential water sources.

1.4 Conduct site surveys, risk and environmental assessments.

1.5 Develop field water point plan in accordance with survey, water quality and quantity, resources, risks and environmental considerations.

1.6 Refer problems that cannot be resolved locally to higher authority for resolution.

1.7 Confirm and monitor competence of team members.

1.8 Brief team.

1.9 Liaise with outside agencies.

2. Construct a field water point

2.1 Direct and supervise team in accordance with plan.

2.2 Organise and direct support from outside agencies.

2.3 Locate and mark local utility assets to prevent damage.

2.4 Establish routes in and out of water points.

2.5 Design and construct/establish structures.

2.6 Provide technical advice to the chain of command and/or support agencies.

3. Operate and maintain a field water point

3.1 Produce, store and distribute potable water.

3.2 Supervise water point team.

3.3 All unexpected situations that require a response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.

3.4 Provide reports and data to higher authority.

4. Refurbish site and finalise activity

4.1 Refurbish site in accordance with environmental requirements.

4.2 Dispose of chemicals and waste in accordance with environmental requirements.

4.3 Recover, clean and maintain equipment, tools and materials.

4.4 Store or redeploy equipment, tools and materials.

4.5 Complete documentation.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

analysing instructions

conducting and quality assuring water analysis

conducting risk assessment

conducting tactical and technical water-point reconnaissance

managing fuel/chemical spill containment

managing the storage of water

preparing and issuing instructions and orders

providing advice

selecting and maintaining routes

supervising the construction of improvised water towers

communicating effectively with team personnel and outside agencies

monitoring water quality and quantity

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

design and construction requirements of improvised water towers

environmental considerations:

chemical storage/MSDS

fuel/chemical spill containment

legal responsibilities

pathology report of water samples

relevant legislation and procedures in relation to environmental requirements

relevant WHS regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements

requirements of a technical reconnaissance of a water point

water analysis and storage 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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Prepare and plan for water acquisition

1.1 Receive and process requirement and confirm with higher authority as necessary.

1.2 Identify resource availability and serviceability and determine constraints.

1.3 Conduct analysis of the area from available data to identify potential water sources.

1.4 Conduct site surveys, risk and environmental assessments.

1.5 Develop field water point plan in accordance with survey, water quality and quantity, resources, risks and environmental considerations.

1.6 Refer problems that cannot be resolved locally to higher authority for resolution.

1.7 Confirm and monitor competence of team members.

1.8 Brief team.

1.9 Liaise with outside agencies.

2. Construct a field water point

2.1 Direct and supervise team in accordance with plan.

2.2 Organise and direct support from outside agencies.

2.3 Locate and mark local utility assets to prevent damage.

2.4 Establish routes in and out of water points.

2.5 Design and construct/establish structures.

2.6 Provide technical advice to the chain of command and/or support agencies.

3. Operate and maintain a field water point

3.1 Produce, store and distribute potable water.

3.2 Supervise water point team.

3.3 All unexpected situations that require a response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures.

3.4 Provide reports and data to higher authority.

4. Refurbish site and finalise activity

4.1 Refurbish site in accordance with environmental requirements.

4.2 Dispose of chemicals and waste in accordance with environmental requirements.

4.3 Recover, clean and maintain equipment, tools and materials.

4.4 Store or redeploy equipment, tools and materials.

4.5 Complete documentation.

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
Receive and process requirement and confirm with higher authority as necessary. 
Identify resource availability and serviceability and determine constraints. 
Conduct analysis of the area from available data to identify potential water sources. 
Conduct site surveys, risk and environmental assessments. 
Develop field water point plan in accordance with survey, water quality and quantity, resources, risks and environmental considerations. 
Refer problems that cannot be resolved locally to higher authority for resolution. 
Confirm and monitor competence of team members. 
Brief team. 
Liaise with outside agencies. 
Direct and supervise team in accordance with plan. 
Organise and direct support from outside agencies. 
Locate and mark local utility assets to prevent damage. 
Establish routes in and out of water points. 
Design and construct/establish structures. 
Provide technical advice to the chain of command and/or support agencies. 
Produce, store and distribute potable water. 
Supervise water point team. 
All unexpected situations that require a response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures. 
Provide reports and data to higher authority. 
Refurbish site in accordance with environmental requirements. 
Dispose of chemicals and waste in accordance with environmental requirements. 
Recover, clean and maintain equipment, tools and materials. 
Store or redeploy equipment, tools and materials. 
Complete documentation. 
Receive and process requirement and confirm with higher authority as necessary. 
Identify resource availability and serviceability and determine constraints. 
Conduct analysis of the area from available data to identify potential water sources. 
Conduct site surveys, risk and environmental assessments. 
Develop field water point plan in accordance with survey, water quality and quantity, resources, risks and environmental considerations. 
Refer problems that cannot be resolved locally to higher authority for resolution. 
Confirm and monitor competence of team members. 
Brief team. 
Liaise with outside agencies. 
Direct and supervise team in accordance with plan. 
Organise and direct support from outside agencies. 
Locate and mark local utility assets to prevent damage. 
Establish routes in and out of water points. 
Design and construct/establish structures. 
Provide technical advice to the chain of command and/or support agencies. 
Produce, store and distribute potable water. 
Supervise water point team. 
All unexpected situations that require a response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures. 
Provide reports and data to higher authority. 
Refurbish site in accordance with environmental requirements. 
Dispose of chemicals and waste in accordance with environmental requirements. 
Recover, clean and maintain equipment, tools and materials. 
Store or redeploy equipment, tools and materials. 
Complete documentation. 

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