DEFSUR010 — Locate, treat and manage water in a survival situation

1 Locate and extract water

• 1.1Discover water by recognising and investigating the likely locations and the indicators of water.
• 1.2Collect water during periods of rain and high atmospheric moisture content.
• 1.3Extract water from the ground through evaporation.
• 1.4Extract water from vegetation using transpiration.

2 Prepare water for consumption

• 2.1Filter water (i.e. clarify content, remove debris and large contaminants) using improvised filtration methods.
• 2.2Make water safe for drinking using improvised desalinator system, including boiler (i.e. drum), collector (i.e. bag) and condenser (i.e. tube/pipe).
• 2.3Taste and smell water to confirm it is safe for drinking.

3 Manage water resources

• 3.1Store water using improvised storage receptacles.
• 3.2Minimise loss of water by implementing water loss reduction management techniques.
• 3.3Ration water in accordance with minimum daily requirements as per the survival situation.

What does an assessment tool for DEFSUR010 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for DEFSUR010 needs to address all 20 unit components: 3 elements with 10 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 5 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for DEFSUR010?

Auditori pulls the current release of DEFSUR010 from training.gov.au and generates a complete package: candidate assessment, assessor guide with model answers and observation criteria, and a coverage matrix mapping every component. A suitably qualified person then reviews and approves the draft in a built-in workflow — consistent with ASQA's guidance on AI use in VET — before export as branded PDF and editable Word.

Is the first assessment tool really free?

Yes. Every new account includes one free credit — enough to generate the complete assessment tool for DEFSUR010 — with no card and no subscription required. After that it's pay-as-you-go per unit.

Can I check my existing DEFSUR010 assessment instead of generating a new one?

Yes — upload your existing assessment or learner guide and Auditori maps it against every element, performance criterion, PE and KE of DEFSUR010, showing exactly what's covered and what's missing. Mapping costs a quarter of a credit.