Application
This unit describes the skills required to prepare and operate a field water point. Suitable water sources include bores, canals, dams, existing piped supplies, lakes, oceans, rivers, or springs.
This unit applies to combat engineer personnel who are required to locate suitable water sources, select suitable work sites, operate and maintain a field water point, and refurbish sites in a deployed operational environment.
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.
Those undertaking this unit would lead a team under direct and/or indirect supervision. They use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform routine tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Prepare and plan for water acquisition | 1.1 Receive and process requirement and confirm with higher authority as necessary. 1.2 Identify resource availability and serviceability and determine constraints. 1.3 Conduct analysis of the area from available data to identify potential water sources. 1.4 Conduct site surveys, risk and environmental assessments. 1.5 Develop field water point plan in accordance with survey, water quality and quantity, resources, risks and environmental considerations. 1.6 Refer problems that cannot be resolved locally to higher authority for resolution. 1.7 Confirm and monitor competence of team members. 1.8 Brief team. 1.9 Liaise with outside agencies. |
2. Construct a field water point | 2.1 Direct and supervise team in accordance with plan. 2.2 Organise and direct support from outside agencies. 2.3 Locate and mark local utility assets to prevent damage. 2.4 Establish routes in and out of water points. 2.5 Design and construct/establish structures. 2.6 Provide technical advice to the chain of command and/or support agencies. |
3. Operate and maintain a field water point | 3.1 Produce, store and distribute potable water. 3.2 Supervise water point team. 3.3 All unexpected situations that require a response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures. 3.4 Provide reports and data to higher authority. |
4. Refurbish site and finalise activity | 4.1 Refurbish site in accordance with environmental requirements. 4.2 Dispose of chemicals and waste in accordance with environmental requirements. 4.3 Recover, clean and maintain equipment, tools and materials. 4.4 Store or redeploy equipment, tools and materials. 4.5 Complete documentation. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
analysing instructions
conducting and quality assuring water analysis
conducting risk assessment
conducting tactical and technical water-point reconnaissance
managing fuel/chemical spill containment
managing the storage of water
preparing and issuing instructions and orders
providing advice
selecting and maintaining routes
supervising the construction of improvised water towers
communicating effectively with team personnel and outside agencies
monitoring water quality and quantity
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
design and construction requirements of improvised water towers
environmental considerations:
chemical storage/MSDS
fuel/chemical spill containment
legal responsibilities
pathology report of water samples
relevant legislation and procedures in relation to environmental requirements
relevant WHS regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements
requirements of a technical reconnaissance of a water point
water analysis and storage requirements
Assessment Conditions
Competency should be demonstrated over a time frame that allows the individual to be observed in all aspects of the operation, a typical time frame would be three days.
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated work environment. Specifically, access is required to the following resources:
field water point equipment and accessories relevant to the task
team
hand tools, power tools, plant and other equipment appropriate to the supply of water
suitable water supply
field water point site
pathology report of water samples
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.
Competency Field
Military Skills