Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess the quality of the water supply source in the community and implement measures to address issues of concern, if necessary.
This unit applies to work in a public health context and workers at this level will work under supervision and within defined guidelines.
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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements define the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria specify the level of performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Determine processes used to monitor water quality in the community | 1.1 Identify the responsibilities of key people and outside agencies for monitoring the quality and safety of water supply to the community 1.2 Discuss and confirm processes used by key people and outside agencies to sample and treat water supply in the community and/or outstations 1.3 Discuss and confirm own role and responsibilities in relation to the processes used with supervisor, key people and outside agencies |
2. Monitor and maintain water quality in the community | 2.1 Assist relevant others with monitoring and maintaining the quality and safety of water supply to the community and identifying potential nearby contaminants 2.2 Report findings to supervisor in accordance with organisation policy and procedure 2.3 Discuss follow-up measures with supervisor, key people and outside agencies to determine the most appropriate options to address any issues of concern |
3. Implement follow-up procedures | 3.1 Implement follow-up measures in accordance with established procedures and job role 3.2 Monitor and evaluate follow-up measures to determine the success of methods being used |
4. Provide feedback and advice | 4.1 Document evaluation of follow-up measures in accordance with organisation policy and procedure 4.2 Provide feedback to supervisor, key people and outside agencies 4.3 Provide advice on alternative or additional strategies to maintain water quality |
Evidence of Performance
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:
provided assistance in testing the quality of 2 water supply samples, including:
following workplace health and safety (WHS) and personal protective equipment requirements
reporting and following up findings
identified at least 2 potential water supply contaminants and followed correct procedures to address and follow up concern.
Evidence of Knowledge
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 monitoring the quality and safety of water supply to the community, including:
national, State/Territory and local health policies, goals, targets and priorities
processes used by key people and outside agencies to sample and treat water supply in the community and/or outstations
organisation standards, policies and procedures, including WHS and requirements for personal protective equipment
roles and responsibilities of self, key people and agencies
points of contact to assist with the implementation of strategies which are outside own area of responsibility
sources of water in the community and how the community accesses its water supply
environmental health issues in relation to water supply
water uses and quality guidelines
water sampling techniques and treatment and disinfection processes
how to interpret water testing results
the signs and indicators of possible contaminants
strategies to maintain water quality.
Assessment Conditions
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:
WHS procedures
personal protective equipment
organisation guidelines and procedures
sampling and testing work area, equipment and materials
water supply samples
modelling of industry operating conditions.
Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The Foundation Skills describe those required skills (language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills) that are essential to performance.
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.