Modification History
NWP221A Release 2: Layout adjusted. No changes to content.
NWP221A Release 1: Primary release.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to operate basic flow control and regulating devices in water or wastewater treatment network systems.
Application of the Unit
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for field and operational staff with responsibility for using flow control and metering devices according to organisational procedures.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit of competency 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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Monitor required flows in water or wastewater treatment network systems . |
1.1 Apply operating parameters and requirements for flows in water or wastewater treatment network systems. 1.2 Use equipment to support the monitoring process in water or wastewater treatment network systems according to OHS, organisational and manufacturer requirements. 1.3 Monitor , measure and record flows at designated locations and systems according to agreed schedule and procedures. 1.4 Identify potential operational problems in water or wastewater treatment network systems and provide proactive advice to relevant personnel. |
2 Regulate flows in water or wastewater treatment network systems . |
2.1 Adjust flow regulation and control mechanisms in water or wastewater treatment network systems to increase and decrease flow according to organisational procedures. 2.2 Secure flow regulation devices in water or wastewater treatment network systems to maintain a constant flow and meet legislative and organisational requirements . |
3 Record and report system adjustments . |
3.1 Produce information relating to flow adjustments in water or wastewater treatment network systems according to organisational procedures. 3.2 Collect, record and report information on flows and abnormalities in water or wastewater treatment network systems according to organisational requirements. |
4 Respond to contingencies . |
4.1 Identify and assess potential risks and contingencies in operation of flow control and regulating devices within water or wastewater treatment systems. 4.2 Identify and apply organisational standards and procedures for responding to potential and actual risks and contingencies. 4.3 Apply organisational standards and procedures for informing relevant personnel of potential risks within the organisation. |
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
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The candidate should demonstrate the ability in water and wastewater treatment network systems to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Access to the workplace and resources including:
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator and cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed. |
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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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Equipment used includes: |
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Processes to ensure flows are monitored , measured and recorded may require: |
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Designated locations and systems may include: |
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Flow regulation may involve operation of: |
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Legislative and organisational requirements may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Collection and distribution.