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The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Plumbing design and fixtures may include: | Pipes, e.g. copper and poly Indoor and outdoor taps Bath, shower Water trough Hand basin Kitchen sink Toilet cistern Stop cock or cistern cock Breech piece to connect hot and cold water Hot water unit House connection, isolation valve and water metre |
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Identify components may be: | Discussing the water supply system lay out for the community with the relevant water authority, Essential Services Officers, Environmental Health Officers, etc. Obtaining a water and sewerage plan for the community if available, and with support identify the basic components of the system |
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Components of a water supply system may refer to: | Main, rising main, pumping stations, pumps, reticulation main, drain points, air release valves, treatment plant or storage tank, non return valve |
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Problems that can occur may include but are not limited to: | Leaking water supply pipes or valves because of cracks, corrosion or poor installation Broken down or worn out pumps Corrosion, cracks and leaks in water/storage tanks Excessive organic matter/sludge collecting on the bottom of tanks Broken lids on tanks Aggressive water supply, particularly in tropical areas, e.g. may need special plastic fittings and more maintenance of all parts of the water supply Leaking taps Leaking toilet cisterns Non functioning hot water service |
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Identify strategies within the workers own roles and responsibilities may include: | Education/health promotion to householders and community members as part of job role Repairs and maintenance to household and community plumbing and fixtures, e.g. fixing leaking taps, maintaining toilet cisterns, etc. Monitoring water supply and checking for signs of possible contamination either at the source such as a river or bore, in storage such as elevated tanks, or in the pipe system which delivers water to the user Maintaining water supply system, i.e.: ensuring that all joints in the pipe system are maintained free of leaks and that any leaks or broken pipes are reported/repaired as soon as possible. Ensuring that community water tanks or domestic rain water tanks have proper fitting lids, be clean, not leaking and free from animals such as frogs, etc. |
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Develop a work plan may include: | Diary planner/timetable Prioritising tasks Organising task check lists |
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Report may be: | Verbal in either first language or English Written in either first language or English By showing supervisor the problem |
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Referrals may be: | Verbally in either first language or English depending on the target group and whether or not the referrals take place internally within the community, or outside the community to other key people or agencies Written correspondence, i.e.: fax, letters, etc. Photos of the problem/issue Video recording the problem/issue |
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Problems that may be outside of the workers area of responsibility include some of the following: | Building development near water supply Septic tanks and leach drains that have been installed too close (less than 100m) from the water supply Low water pressure as a result of inappropriate water system design, or an increase in housing development in the community |
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Key people or agencies may include: | Community council Environmental Health Officers Essential Services Officers Relevant water authority Others involved with maintenance of water supply systems |
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