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

DEFPHL006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor water handling and distribution practices

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFPHL006 - Monitor water handling and distribution practices
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to inspect and monitor water distribution for safe water handling practice as a member of the Australian Defence Force (ADF).It includes monitoring water distribution point, storage and equipment.This unit applies to Defence personnel required to monitor water handling and distribution.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.Persons undertaking this unit work independently and perform routine tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements 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.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations, where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment, stores and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

relevant documentation including operational procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Preventive Health
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 distribution point
  • Perform routine monitoring of water storage and distribution points to assess standard of safe water handling practices
  • Perform field water testing to determine the quality of water, in accordance with operational procedures
  • Interpret information gathered during monitoring in accordance with relevant standards and guidelines for drinking water quality
  • Assess water handling practices and make recommendations to relevant personnel for improving water safety
  • Report contaminated water to relevant stakeholder and take immediate action to restrict the use of contaminated water
       
Element: Monitor water storage and distribution equipment
  • Review local system for cleaning and sanitising water storage and distribution equipment to ensure it conforms with organisational policies and procedures
  • Provide advice about cleaning and sanitising water storage and distribution equipment
  • Implement regular water storage and distribution equipment surveys in accordance with operational procedures
  • Quarantine and report equipment suspected of contamination or not approved for water storage and distribution, to relevant stakeholders
       


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.

1

Monitor water distribution point

1.1

Perform routine monitoring of water storage and distribution points to assess standard of safe water handling practices

1.2

Perform field water testing to determine the quality of water, in accordance with operational procedures

1.3

Interpret information gathered during monitoring in accordance with relevant standards and guidelines for drinking water quality

1.4

Assess water handling practices and make recommendations to relevant personnel for improving water safety

1.5

Report contaminated water to relevant stakeholder and take immediate action to restrict the use of contaminated water

2

Monitor water storage and distribution equipment

2.1

Review local system for cleaning and sanitising water storage and distribution equipment to ensure it conforms with organisational policies and procedures

2.2

Provide advice about cleaning and sanitising water storage and distribution equipment

2.3

Implement regular water storage and distribution equipment surveys in accordance with operational procedures

2.4

Quarantine and report equipment suspected of contamination or not approved for water storage and distribution, to relevant stakeholders

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two separate occasions and include:

applying legislation, regulatory standards and organisational policies and procedures

communicating and consulting with stakeholders

implementing control measures of disease transmission

implementing safe water handling practices

implementing water quality assurance measures

interpreting data gathered in the field against quality standards in national water quality guidelines

recognising unsafe water or water storage containers

researching causes of disease transmission

taking action to prevent disease and illness.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

aetiology of water-borne diseases

control measures of disease transmission

health surveillance system

relevant legislation, standards, and organisational policies and procedures

risk management principles

safe water handling practices and guidelines.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Monitor water distribution point

1.1

Perform routine monitoring of water storage and distribution points to assess standard of safe water handling practices

1.2

Perform field water testing to determine the quality of water, in accordance with operational procedures

1.3

Interpret information gathered during monitoring in accordance with relevant standards and guidelines for drinking water quality

1.4

Assess water handling practices and make recommendations to relevant personnel for improving water safety

1.5

Report contaminated water to relevant stakeholder and take immediate action to restrict the use of contaminated water

2

Monitor water storage and distribution equipment

2.1

Review local system for cleaning and sanitising water storage and distribution equipment to ensure it conforms with organisational policies and procedures

2.2

Provide advice about cleaning and sanitising water storage and distribution equipment

2.3

Implement regular water storage and distribution equipment surveys in accordance with operational procedures

2.4

Quarantine and report equipment suspected of contamination or not approved for water storage and distribution, to relevant stakeholders

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
Perform routine monitoring of water storage and distribution points to assess standard of safe water handling practices 
Perform field water testing to determine the quality of water, in accordance with operational procedures 
Interpret information gathered during monitoring in accordance with relevant standards and guidelines for drinking water quality 
Assess water handling practices and make recommendations to relevant personnel for improving water safety 
Report contaminated water to relevant stakeholder and take immediate action to restrict the use of contaminated water 
Review local system for cleaning and sanitising water storage and distribution equipment to ensure it conforms with organisational policies and procedures 
Provide advice about cleaning and sanitising water storage and distribution equipment 
Implement regular water storage and distribution equipment surveys in accordance with operational procedures 
Quarantine and report equipment suspected of contamination or not approved for water storage and distribution, to relevant stakeholders 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

DEFPHL006 - Monitor water handling and distribution practices
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