PUADEFCA313B Prepare and operate a field water-point

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PUADEFCA313B Prepare and operate a field water-point

Modification History

Not applicable.

Unit Descriptor

Unit Descriptor	This unit covers the competency required to locate suitable water sources, select a suitable work site, operate and maintain a field water-point, and refurbish the site. The individual will usually be engaged in this activity by leading a team and working autonomously.

Application of the Unit

Application of the Unit	The application of this unit in the workplace - the environments, complexities and situations involved - will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package. This text will be useful for the purposes of job descriptions, recruitment advice or job analysis; where possible, it will not be too job specific to allow other industries to import it into other Training Packages, where feasible.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not applicable.

Pre-Requisites

Prerequisite Unit/s	BCG1004A Carry out measurements and calculations BCG1006A Use small plant and equipment BCG1011A Handle construction materials and safely dispose of waste BSBCMN311A Maintain workplace safety PUADEFCA303B Assist in the preparation, construction, operation and maintenance of a field water-point

Employability Skills Information

Employability Skills	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 Required Skills and Knowledge and/or the Range Statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the Evidence Guide.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Prepare and plan for water acquisition	1.1 Requirement is received, understood and confirmed with higher authority as necessary 1.2 Resource availability and serviceability is identified and constraints are determined 1.3 An analysis of the area is conducted from available data to identify potential water sources 1.4 Site surveys, risk and environmental assessments are conducted 1.5 Plan is developed in accordance with survey, water quality and quantity, resources, risks and environmental considerations 1.6 Problems that cannot be resolved locally are referred to higher authority for resolution 1.7 Competence of team members is confirmed and monitored 1.8 Team is briefed in accordance with standard procedures 1.9 Liaison with outside agencies is undertaken as required 1.10 Occupational health and safety (OH&S) requirements and recognised safety precautions are applied throughout the operation in accordance with standard procedures
2. Construct a field water-point	2.1 Team is directed and supervised in accordance with plan 2.2 Support from outside agencies is organised and directed 2.3 Local utility assets are located and marked to prevent damage 2.4 Routes in and out of water-points are established 2.5 Structures are designed and constructed/established 2.6 Technical advice is provided to the chain of command and/or support agencies 2.7 All unexpected situations that require a quick and decisive response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures
3. Operate and maintain a field water-point	3.1 Potable water is produced, stored and distributed in accordance with standard procedures 3.2 Water-point team is supervised 3.3 All unexpected situations that require a response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures 3.4 Reports and data are provided to higher authority in accordance with standard procedures
4. Refurbish site and finalise activity	4.1 Site is refurbished in accordance with environmental requirements 4.2 Chemicals and waste are disposed of in accordance with environmental requirements and standard procedures 4.3 Equipment, tools and materials are recovered, cleaned and maintained 4.4 Equipment, tools and materials are either stored or redeployed to another site in accordance with standard procedures 4.5 Documentation is completed in accordance with standard procedures

Required Skills and Knowledge

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

Evidence Guide

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.
Guidance information for assessment	Information that will assist or guide assessment will be written during Phase II of the Review of the PUA00 Public Safety Training Package.

Range Statement

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

Unit Sector(s)

Not applicable.

Corequisite Unit/s

Co-requisite Unit/s	Nil