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

HLTPOP002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor and maintain sewage systems

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency HLTPOP002 - Monitor and maintain sewage systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify the basic way in which sewage systems function and the strategies needed to maintain sewage systems in the community.This unit applies to work in a public health context and workers at this level will work under supervision and within defined guidelines.Plumbing work must only be performed by a person authorised by registration or licence granted by the relevant State or Territory regulatory authority under legislation.The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

work health and safety (WHS) procedures

personal protective equipment

organisation guidelines and procedures

suitable work area, equipment and materials

modelling of industry operating conditions.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
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: Elements define the essential outcomes.
       
Element: Identify potential problems and faults with sewage systems in the community
  • Identify components of the sewage system in the community
  • Check for signs of contamination and identify potential problems that can occur with sewage systems and household plumbing and fixtures, including septic tanks
       
Element: Monitor and maintain the sewage system
  • Identify strategies required to prevent the transmission of disease through sewage disposal
  • Develop and implement a work plan in relation to the identified strategies in conjunction with supervisor
  • Report any difficulties or problems to supervisor in accordance with organisation policy and procedure
  • Refer any problems or difficulties that are outside own area of responsibility or expertise to appropriate people or agencies
       


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 define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify potential problems and faults with sewage systems in the community

1.1 Identify components of the sewage system in the community

1.2 Check for signs of contamination and identify potential problems that can occur with sewage systems and household plumbing and fixtures, including septic tanks

2. Monitor and maintain the sewage system

2.1 Identify strategies required to prevent the transmission of disease through sewage disposal

2.2 Develop and implement a work plan in relation to the identified strategies in conjunction with supervisor

2.3 Report any difficulties or problems to supervisor in accordance with organisation policy and procedure

2.4 Refer any problems or difficulties that are outside own area of responsibility or expertise to appropriate people or agencies

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

identified at least 2 potential health risks or problems associated with sewage systems and developed and implemented a work plan that includes strategies to deal with each issue.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

legal and organisation requirements relating to sewage systems work, including:

organisation standards, policies and procedures, including:

infection control

manual handling

personal protective equipment

immunisation requirements and/or recommendations

scope of own role and responsibilities

approvals required and process of obtaining approvals

referral agencies and procedures

household plumbing design and fixtures and the way in which effluent and sullage waste leaves the house or building to go out to the waste disposal system

water and sewerage plans for the community, if available

type, design and components of the sewage system in the community and how they function, including:

septic or onsite systems

sewage or effluent systems

what sewage is and the difference between effluent (black) and sullage (grey) water

causes of common faults, risks and problems associated with household plumbing and sewage systems and how to identify and prevent them

sewerage disposal strategies for communities or outstations without a sewerage disposal system (onsite and/or septic system or sewerage and/or effluent system), including knowledge of grease trap and soakage pit, pit toilets and shallow trench latrines.

Submission Requirements

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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 define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Identify potential problems and faults with sewage systems in the community

1.1 Identify components of the sewage system in the community

1.2 Check for signs of contamination and identify potential problems that can occur with sewage systems and household plumbing and fixtures, including septic tanks

2. Monitor and maintain the sewage system

2.1 Identify strategies required to prevent the transmission of disease through sewage disposal

2.2 Develop and implement a work plan in relation to the identified strategies in conjunction with supervisor

2.3 Report any difficulties or problems to supervisor in accordance with organisation policy and procedure

2.4 Refer any problems or difficulties that are outside own area of responsibility or expertise to appropriate people or agencies

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
 
Identify components of the sewage system in the community 
Check for signs of contamination and identify potential problems that can occur with sewage systems and household plumbing and fixtures, including septic tanks 
Identify strategies required to prevent the transmission of disease through sewage disposal 
Develop and implement a work plan in relation to the identified strategies in conjunction with supervisor 
Report any difficulties or problems to supervisor in accordance with organisation policy and procedure 
Refer any problems or difficulties that are outside own area of responsibility or expertise to appropriate people or agencies 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

HLTPOP002 - Monitor and maintain sewage systems
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