DEFMIL096 Prepare and operate a field water-point

Release: 1

DEFMIL096 Prepare and operate a field water-point

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	This unit was released in DEF Defence Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages. This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFCA325 Prepare and operate a field water point. Unit code updated Content and formatting updated to comply with the new standards All PC transitioned from passive to active voice PC 1.10 and 2.7 removed

Application

This unit describes the skills required to prepare and operate a field water point. Suitable water sources include bores, canals, dams, existing piped supplies, lakes, oceans, rivers, or springs.

This unit applies to combat engineer personnel who are required to locate suitable water sources, select suitable work sites, operate and maintain a field water point, and refurbish sites in a deployed operational environment.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would lead a team under direct and/or indirect supervision. They use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their outputs. They would perform routine tasks in a broad range of unpredictable contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

Military Skills

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Prepare and plan for water acquisition	1.1 Receive and process requirement and confirm with higher authority as necessary. 1.2 Identify resource availability and serviceability and determine constraints. 1.3 Conduct analysis of the area from available data to identify potential water sources. 1.4 Conduct site surveys, risk and environmental assessments. 1.5 Develop field water point plan in accordance with survey, water quality and quantity, resources, risks and environmental considerations. 1.6 Refer problems that cannot be resolved locally to higher authority for resolution. 1.7 Confirm and monitor competence of team members. 1.8 Brief team. 1.9 Liaise with outside agencies.
2. Construct a field water point	2.1 Direct and supervise team in accordance with plan. 2.2 Organise and direct support from outside agencies. 2.3 Locate and mark local utility assets to prevent damage. 2.4 Establish routes in and out of water points. 2.5 Design and construct/establish structures. 2.6 Provide technical advice to the chain of command and/or support agencies.
3. Operate and maintain a field water point	3.1 Produce, store and distribute potable water. 3.2 Supervise water point team. 3.3 All unexpected situations that require a response are recognised and responded to in accordance with operational requirements and standard procedures. 3.4 Provide reports and data to higher authority.
4. Refurbish site and finalise activity	4.1 Refurbish site in accordance with environmental requirements. 4.2 Dispose of chemicals and waste in accordance with environmental requirements. 4.3 Recover, clean and maintain equipment, tools and materials. 4.4 Store or redeploy equipment, tools and materials. 4.5 Complete documentation.

Foundation Skills

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.

Unit Mapping Information

This unit supersedes and is equivalent to DEFCA325 Prepare and operate a field water point.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=6bdbab1e-11ed-4bc9-9cba-9e1a55d4e4a9