Application
This competency was developed for combat engineer personnel required to assist in testing for water quality, selecting a suitable work site and preparing, constructing and operating a field water point in a deployed operational environment but is applicable to any individual in this field of work.
Typically, operators work as part of a team under direct supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs.
All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policies and procedures.
Prerequisites
Not applicable.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Locate a supply of water | 1.1 A water supply within a designated area is located. 1.2 Water is collected and tested for compliance with quality standards in accordance with standard procedures. 1.3 Water sources are assessed for suitability to be used for collection, treatment and storage. 1.4 The suitability of the water as a source of supply is determined and if approved, the site isprepared. |
2. Prepare a field water | 2.1 Personal protective equipment is selected and worn in accordance with standard procedures. 2.2 Equipment, tools and materials are selected and checked for serviceability and any faults are reported to the supervisor. 2.3 Local utility assets such as water, electricity and gas pipelines are located and marked to prevent damage, and liaison is undertaken with local authorities as required. 2.4 Water 2.5 When mechanical excavation equipment is required, contact with appropriate agencies is established and maintained to facilitate construction activities. 2.6 Manual or mechanical equipment is used, where required, to construct the water 2.7 Structures such as water towers and storage tanks are constructed/established, as required, in accordance with standard procedures. 2.8 Field water supply equipment and accessories are assembled, operated and maintained in accordance with standard procedures. |
3. Operate a water | 3.1 Potable water is produced, stored and distributed in accordance with standard procedures. 3.2 Water treatment and testing equipment is calibrated, serviced, operated and maintained in accordance with standard procedures. 3.3 Water samples are collected and tested in accordance with standard procedures. 3.4 Chemicals are used in accordance with standard procedures. 3.5 Information related to chemical supply, usage and disposal is recorded in accordance with standard procedures. 3.6 Process and performance data is collected, recorded, maintained and reported in accordance with standard procedures. 3.7 Equipment is inspected and maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions and standard procedures. |
4. Refurbish water | 4.1 Work site is restored to normal, when required, in accordance with standard procedures. 4.2 Chemicals are disposed of in accordance with standard procedures. |
Required Skills
Required Skills |
assemble, operate and disassemble water supply and purification equipment calculate and record water flows follow instructions/directives and report information participate in team encourage other team members use a variety of verbal and non |
Required Knowledge |
WHS requirements effects of weather on water quality and the operation of the site and plant risk factors and potential hazards of surface water systems safe handling and disposal of chemicals team work principles and strategies techniques for supporting others composition of teams and roles and responsibilities of team members verbal and non written communication to a level required to complete workplace forms and reports basic numeracy, such as addition, subtraction and multiplication formula and method for calculating water flow and volume |
Evidence Required
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Assessment must confirm the ability to assist in the construction, operation and maintenance of a field water Assessment must also confirm the ability to: operate a field water analyse water quality data handle water purification chemicals communicate effectively and work in a team Consistency in performance Competency should be demonstrated over a time frame that allows the individual to be observed in all aspects of the construction, operation and maintenance of a field water |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment. Specific resources for assessment Access to: field water supply equipment and accessories relevant to the task hand tools, power tools, plant and other equipment appropriate to the supply of water suitable training area for water supply |
Range Statement
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. | |
Standard procedures may include: | local government by manufacturer’s handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions procedures manuals, job guides, field engineering pamphlets and other publications water quality requirements WHS regulations written and verbal orders and job instructions |
Suitability of water supply may include: | access availability of storage ease of distribution security of site water quality, flow and volume |
Work site preparation may include: | clearance of debris and access establishment of boundaries and fences excavation for storage protecting equipment such as generators and pumps provision of hard standing |
Personal protective equipment may include: | boots cap dust masks/respirators ear plugs/muffs gloves hard hat safety glasses/goggles |
Equipment, tools and materials may include: | chemical testing and analysis equipment communication equipment electronic monitoring and metering systems hand and power tools improvised storage equipment manual chart recording systems manual/hydraulic and pneumatic flow control and adjustment equipment pumping systems, e.g. submersible, centrifugal, multiple stage deep well valuing systems, e.g. sluice, blade, gate, non water supply and purification equipment watercraft |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.