Prepare and operate a field water-point Evidence Guide

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Evidence Guide: DEFCA313B - Prepare and operate a field water-point

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DEFCA313B - Prepare and operate a field water-point

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Prepare and plan for water acquisition

Requirement is received, understood and confirmed with higher authority as necessary
Resource availability and serviceability is identified and constraints are determined
An analysis of the area is conducted from available data to identify potential water sources
Site surveys, risk and environmental assessments are conducted
Plan is developed in accordance with survey, water quality and quantity, resources, risks and environmental considerations
Problems that cannot be resolved locally are referred to higher authority for resolution
Competence of team members is confirmed and monitored
Team is briefed in accordance with standard procedures
Liaison with outside agencies is undertaken as required
Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures

Requirement is received, understood and confirmed with higher authority as necessary

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Resource availability and serviceability is identified and constraints are determined

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An analysis of the area is conducted from available data to identify potential water sources

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Site surveys, risk and environmental assessments are conducted

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Plan is developed in accordance with survey, water quality and quantity, resources, risks and environmental considerations

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Problems that cannot be resolved locally are referred to higher authority for resolution

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Competence of team members is confirmed and monitored

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Team is briefed in accordance with standard procedures

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Liaison with outside agencies is undertaken as required

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Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures

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Construct a field water-point

Team is directed and supervised in accordance with plan
Support from outside agencies is organised and directed
Local utility assets are located and marked to prevent damage
Routes in and out of water-points are established
Structures are designed and constructed/established
Technical advice is provided to the chain of command and/or support agencies
All unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures

Team is directed and supervised in accordance with plan

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Support from outside agencies is organised and directed

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Local utility assets are located and marked to prevent damage

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Routes in and out of water-points are established

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Structures are designed and constructed/established

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Technical advice is provided to the chain of command and/or support agencies

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All unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures

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Operate and maintain a field water-point

Potable water is produced, stored and distributed in accordance with standard procedures
Water-point team is supervised
All unexpected situations that require a response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures
Reports and data are provided to higher authority in accordance with standard procedures

Potable water is produced, stored and distributed in accordance with standard procedures

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Water-point team is supervised

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All unexpected situations that require a response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures

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Reports and data are provided to higher authority in accordance with standard procedures

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Refurbish site and finalise activity

Site is refurbished in accordance with environmental requirements
Chemicals and waste are disposed of in accordance with environmental requirements and standard procedures
Equipment, tools and materials are recovered, cleaned and maintained
Equipment, tools and materials are either stored or redeployed to another site in accordance with standard procedures
Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures

Site is refurbished in accordance with environmental requirements

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Chemicals and waste are disposed of in accordance with environmental requirements and standard procedures

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Equipment, tools and materials are recovered, cleaned and maintained

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Equipment, tools and materials are either stored or redeployed to another site in accordance with standard procedures

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Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures

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Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________ Date: _

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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

Assessment must confirm the ability to prepare and operate a field water-point within three days.

Assessment must also confirm the ability to communicate effectively with team personnel and outside agencies, and to monitor water quality and quantity.

Consistency in performance

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.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed under field conditions.

Specific resources for assessment

Access to:

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.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Required Skills

analyse instructions

command and control skills

conduct and quality assure water analysis

conduct risk assessment

conduct tactical and technical reconnaissance - water-point

design and prepare chemical storage

liaison skills

manage fuel/chemical spill containment

manage the storage of water

prepare and issue instructions and orders

provide advice

select and maintain routes

supervise the construction of improvised water towers

use MSDS

Required Knowledge

design and construction requirements of improvised water towers

environmental compliance certificate

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 OH&S regulations/requirements, equipment, material and personal safety requirements

requirements of a technical reconnaissance of a water-point

water analysis and storage requirements

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.
Suitable water sources may include	Bores Canals Dams Existing piped supplies Lakes Oceans Rivers Springs
Field water-point may include	Access roads Accommodation Chemicals Communications equipment Drainage Filling points Fuel Generator and lighting Hardstanding Pumps and pipes Signage Storage facilities Testing facilities - field and laboratory (pathology) Water desalination equipment Water purification equipment
Site survey may include	Access Access to local resources Availability of storage Collecting and testing water samples Ease of distribution Security of site Site diagram Site reference points Water flow rates Water quality Volume of water (yield)
Standard procedures may include	Australian Standards Job guides, pamphlets and other publications Manufacturers' handbooks, industry specifications and technical instructions Material safety data sheets (MSDS) OH&S regulations Organisational policies and procedures Relevant local government by-laws Relevant state/territory or federal legislation or regulations Water quality requirements Written and verbal orders and job instructions
Local utility assets may include	Electricity Gas pipelines Water
Structures may include	Storage tanks Water towers
Potable water is clear of	Bacterial levels that are within medical standards Colour Odour Poisons Plant algae PH in accordance with OH&S standards Salinity Turbidity
Supervising a water-point team includes	Accurately recording relevant information Calibrating, servicing, operating and maintaining water treatment and testing equipment Collecting and testing water samples Completing maintenance activities in accordance with standard procedures Storing, handling and applying chemicals in accordance with OH&S requirements and standard procedures
Documentation may include	Construction documentation Distribution records Environmental compliance Equipment documentation Maintenance records Water testing records

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Evidence Guide: DEFCA313B - Prepare and operate a field water-point

Student: __________________________________________________

Signature: _________________________________________________

Tips for gathering evidence to demonstrate your skills

DEFCA313B - Prepare and operate a field water-point

Prepare and plan for water acquisition

Construct a field water-point

Operate and maintain a field water-point

Refurbish site and finalise activity

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

Comments:

Instructions to Assessors

Teacher: ___________________________ Date: _