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PUADEFPH010A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct a field hygiene survey

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUADEFPH010A - Conduct a field hygiene survey
Description This unit covers the competency required to conduct a field hygiene survey within the Australian Defence Force (ADF).
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills. Pre-requisite Unit/sNil
Learning Outcomes and Application The application of this unit in the workplace includes liaising with and surveying an organisation to identify areas of responsibility, inspecting sanitary conditions of the general environment, making an assessment of inhabited buildings, assessing the presence of disease vectors, determining the need for field hygiene facilities, identifying supply and storage of potable water, assessing arrangements for food storage and handling, assessing compliance with occupational health and safety (OH&S) policy and procedures, and providing recommendations on action needed to correct any defects observed. This unit of competency is applicable to preventive medicine personnel. This function is limited to the performance of tasks in accordance with organisational policies and procedures. Field hygiene surveys may be performed on medium to large organisations that are generally operating in the field setting. The survey may be performed on an organisation already deployed in the field or on an area intended for deployment.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Determine field hygiene survey requirements
  • Relevant personnel are liaised with, to gain support for survey activities
  • Scope of survey is determined in line with organisation's planned activities and operational requirements
  • Local area of responsibility is clarified to establish survey area boundary
  • Current data relevant to survey requirements is identified, sourced and evaluated to establish a point of reference and comparison
  • Equipment required to perform survey is made ready
  • Methods of data collection are identified in line with organisation's planned activities and operational requirements
       
Element: Perform field hygiene survey
  • General environment is inspected for its sanitary condition and areas of general hygiene risk
  • Organisation's location and siting are assessed against factors affecting camp site selection
  • Layman's assessment is made of building integrity and suitability for use and habitation
  • Presence of disease vectors, vermin and insects is assessed
  • Requirement for, location, condition and suitability of field hygiene facilities are assessed
  • Requirement for, positioning, type and operation of field waste facilities are assessed
  • Positioning and arrangements for food/water storage and handling facilities are assessed to ensure they optimise the safety of food/water distribution
  • Compliance with and monitoring of OH&S practices are assessed
  • Recommendations on action needed to correct any deficiencies observed during the survey are determined
       
Element: Report field hygiene survey findings
  • Assessment findings are recorded in accordance with organisational policy
  • Assessment findings are communicated to relevant personnel along with recommendations on action needed to correct any deficiencies
  • Assessment findings are demonstrated to relevant personnel to impart understanding of recommendations as they apply to specific locations and facilities within the organisation
       


Evidence Required

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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

liaise with the organisation to gain support for survey activities

accurately identify hygiene risks and to identify actions to correct deficiencies.

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over a minimum of two assessment occasions.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace situation. This may be in an urban or a field setting.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

appropriate equipment and stores

range of environments (urban and field)

relevant organisational policies and procedures.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

communicate appropriately about, consult on and impart knowledge of:

application of the permethrin/DEET repellent system

causes of disease transmission

causes of manpower wastage

control measures of disease transmission

food storage and distribution standards

water quality assurance measures

workplace safety policy and practices

gather field hygiene data via from available sources

interpret field hygiene data

liaise and communicate with persons in positions of authority

make technical judgements based on own level of knowledge and experience

prioritise tasking

work safely

Required Knowledge

aetiology of disease relevant to vector borne diseases

best use of available resources

causes of disease transmission

causes of manpower wastage

control measures of disease transmission

documentation processes relevant to own workplace

food storage and distribution standards including the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach to food control

health surveillance system

methods of establishing field hygiene and waste facilities

organisational policies and procedures

pathophysiology of common communicable diseases

process of disease

risk management principles

time management strategies to set priorities

vector borne diseases of interest to the ADF

water quality assurance measures

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Equipment may include

Environmental monitoring devices

Vector surveillance devices

Methods of data collection may include

Document search

Inspection

Interview

Requests for information

Survey

General environment may include

Approaches

Drainage

Local population

Terrain

Vegetation

Water

Factors affecting camp site selection may include

Avoiding areas close to towns or villages in developing countries

Avoiding broken ground, river banks or the shores of lakes or swamps

Avoiding recently vacated sites

Camp front that faces the prevailing wind

Considering a site for possible expansion of facilities

Placing sanitary facilities downwind of camp preferably not more than 100 metres or less than 30 metres from sleeping accommodation

Placing sleeping accommodation in the front of camp, cooking and messing facilities to the side or rear

Running water supply (desirable)

Sealed roads (desirable)

Selecting high ground that is well grassed, if possible, and of good natural drainage

Tented accommodation must be trenched and drained

Layman's assessment may include

Ability to withstand a storm or earthquake

Determining the materials used in constructing the building (e.g. asbestos)

Likelihood of collapse

Protection from weather or flooding

Providing appropriate access and egress

Suited to the purpose for which they are being used

Ventilation

Field hygiene facilities may include

Hand washing facilities

Laundry facilities

Shower facilities

Field waste facilities may include

Bio-hazardous waste:

central collection point

Dry waste:

central collection point

inclined plane incinerator

Human waste:

pan latrine

portaloo

shallow/deep bore latrine

shallow/deep trench latrine

shallow trench urinal

trench latrine

trough/funnel urinal

Waste (grey) water:

absorption trench

evaporating pans

grease trap

herringbone drains

soakage pit

Arrangements for food/water storage and handling may include

Applying the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) approach to food control

Applying storage temperatures

Approving the use of alternative water distribution equipment during extreme emergencies

Assessing environment for suitability for food preparation

Assessing food handling procedures (preparation, storage, distribution)

Assessing suitability and adequacy food storage

Central control point

Contributing to inspection of a food preparation facility

Ensuring water distribution equipment is regularly surveyed by health personnel

Ensuring water sources have been surveyed

Monitoring hygiene practices of personnel during food consumption

Organising regular water-point survey by health personnel

Recommending procedures for the maintenance of water potability

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
Relevant personnel are liaised with, to gain support for survey activities 
Scope of survey is determined in line with organisation's planned activities and operational requirements 
Local area of responsibility is clarified to establish survey area boundary 
Current data relevant to survey requirements is identified, sourced and evaluated to establish a point of reference and comparison 
Equipment required to perform survey is made ready 
Methods of data collection are identified in line with organisation's planned activities and operational requirements 
General environment is inspected for its sanitary condition and areas of general hygiene risk 
Organisation's location and siting are assessed against factors affecting camp site selection 
Layman's assessment is made of building integrity and suitability for use and habitation 
Presence of disease vectors, vermin and insects is assessed 
Requirement for, location, condition and suitability of field hygiene facilities are assessed 
Requirement for, positioning, type and operation of field waste facilities are assessed 
Positioning and arrangements for food/water storage and handling facilities are assessed to ensure they optimise the safety of food/water distribution 
Compliance with and monitoring of OH&S practices are assessed 
Recommendations on action needed to correct any deficiencies observed during the survey are determined 
Assessment findings are recorded in accordance with organisational policy 
Assessment findings are communicated to relevant personnel along with recommendations on action needed to correct any deficiencies 
Assessment findings are demonstrated to relevant personnel to impart understanding of recommendations as they apply to specific locations and facilities within the organisation 

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