Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
This unit covers the competency required to locate, treat (for human consumption) and manage, water in a survival situation.
This unit also includes extracting water directly through evaporation, transpiration and desalination; filtering techniques; and treating foul water to render it potable.
Of equal importance to optimising the input of water, is minimising the expenditure of water. Individuals will need to protect and ration their water assets and to implement measures to minimise water loss in order to enhance their chances of survival.
Application of the Unit
As agreed in the creation of this Training Package, applications for units transferred from the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package will be developed as part of continuous improvement plans, and taking into account the change in Unit of Competency format as detailed in templates for Streamlined Training Packages.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a Unit of Competency. |
Performance Criteria describe the required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Locate and extract water |
1.1 Water is discovered through recognising and investigating the indicators of and likely locations of water 1.2 Water is acquired using collection methods during periods of rain and high atmospheric water content 1.3 Water is extracted from the ground through evaporation 1.4 Water is extracted from vegetation using transpiration |
2. Prepare water for consumption |
2.1 Water is filtered using improvised filtration methods to clarify content and remove debris and large contaminants 2.2 Unpotable water is made potable using improvised desalinator system 2.3 Water is confirmed as potable through testing procedures |
3. Manage water resources |
3.1 Water is stored using improvised storage receptacles 3.2 Water loss reduction management techniques are implemented to minimise loss of water 3.3 Water is rationed strictly in accordance with minimum daily requirements as per the survival situation |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
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Required Knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to extract water through:
The desalinator is to provide the only source of water for a minimum of two days unless safety/health reasons require additional supplementation. Consistency in performance Competency must be demonstrated once in the evaporation and transpiration of water. Competency must be demonstrated in the desalination and management of water, and minimisation of water loss, over a minimum of two days. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Context of assessment Competency must be assessed in a simulated workplace environment. While a person can demonstrate the technical ability to locate and treat water, the aspect of longer-term survival i.e. management of water (including care of the desalinator), is crucial; consequently it is strongly recommended that holistic assessment be conducted with other associated survival units. Assessment under simulated survival conditions should include:
Specific resources for assessment Access to a suitable assessment area and improvised desalinator kits. |
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. |
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Indicators of water may include: |
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Likely locations of water may include: |
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Water collection methods may include: |
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Evaporation may include: |
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Filtration methods may include: |
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Unpotable water may include: |
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Improvised desalinator system includes: |
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Testing procedures may include: |
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Improvised storage receptacles may include: |
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Water loss reduction management techniques may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.