Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor the supply of potable water for livestock from water storages and sources.
All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, legislation and codes of practice and sustainability practices.
This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision and exercise limited autonomy with some accountability for their own work. They identify and provide solutions to a limited range of predictable problems.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Monitor water supplies | 1.1 Inspect water supplies routinely 1.2 Recognise high and low water levels and report to supervisor 1.3 Treat water quality problems or pathogens when found 1.4 Record and report information on water supplies |
2. Inspect and clear intake and outlet points | 2.1 Inspect intakes and outlets 2.2 Report potential blockages and clear actual blockages 2.3 Check and replace water filters as required 2.4 Reposition intake lines as necessary to ensure unobstructed suction 2.5 Clear strainers of debris and sludge |
3. Operate water delivery equipment | 3.1 Identify hazards and risks and report to supervisor 3.2 Prepare and check water delivery equipment 3.3 Operate water delivery equipment 3.4 Check outflow to ensure water delivery equipment is operating correctly 3.5 Shut down water delivery equipment as required 3.6 Report on activities and water delivery equipment |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
identify hazards and follow safety procedures
record and report water supply information, activities and system performance
read and follow manufacturers procedures
problem solve to identify potential as well as actual blockages
undertake basic poly pipe repairs
check outflow rates
record and report water supply information, activities and system performance
read and follow manufacturers procedures
identify blockages and clear them using safe working procedures
check flow rates
inspect and report on water supplies with only routine supervision
follow work health and safety requirements
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
water delivery systems and components and their operation
enterprise procedures for carrying out inspections, recording and reporting water information and system performance
environmental impacts and procedures for water supplies
relevant work health and safety requirements
Assessment Conditions
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Livestock (LSK)