Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit covers the process of carrying out routine maintenance activities for drainage systems and defines the standard required to: carry out cleaning and maintenance of drainage systems; inspect and maintain simple drainage system components; monitor and control weeds and silt build up; inspect components for wear and record and report damage, blockages and leakages. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to workers in all industry sectors maintaining drainage systems usually working under supervision in a support role as directed. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not Applicable
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Not Applicable
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Inspect drainage systems |
1.1. Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) hazards are identified and safety concerns reported to the supervisor. 1.2. Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is used and maintained according to procedures. 1.3. Drainage system is visually inspected for blockages, leaks and operating faults. |
2. Maintain system components |
2.1. Components are inspected for wear or blockage. 2.2. Mechanical equipment is serviced as directed. 2.3. Simple components are replaced as directed. |
3. Remove silt and weed growth |
3.1. Silt is cleaned from channels, drains, sumps and crossings. 3.2. Weed growth is removed as directed. 3.3. Drainage system is flushed. 3.4. Unobstructed water flow is observed through channels and from outlets. |
4. Record and report maintenance activities |
4.1. Blockage or leakage is recorded by type and location of the section of the system affected. 4.2. Damaged or faulty equipment is recorded and reported. 4.3. All routine maintenance activities are recorded and reported. 4.4. Drainage system is checked regularly according to directions. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. |
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Drainage systems may include: |
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Operation systems may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Drainage |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |