Modification History
NWP268B Release 2: Layout adjusted. No changes to content.
NWP268B Release 1: Primary release.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to monitor and operate chlorine disinfection systems and to report on process quality control.
Application of the Unit
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for operational staff with specific responsibility for ensuring that chlorine disinfection systems comply with organisational requirements. For staff working on chlorine disinfection systems where liquefied chlorine gas is used, the unit NWP277A Work safely with liquefied chlorine gas, is essential.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
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 range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Plan and prepare for work . |
1.1 Determine work requirements according to legislative and organisational requirements . 1.2 Select and check equipment required to meet safety requirements of task and site. 1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment. |
2 Monitor systems performance . |
2.1 Monitor chlorine disinfection systems according to agreed schedule and procedures. 2.2 Collect process samples and conduct standard tests . 2.3 Maintain and monitor relevant OHS requirements. 2.4 Collect and report process data according to organisational and disinfection system requirements. 2.5 Make system adjustments as required to maintain effectiveness of chlorine disinfection. |
3 Prepare and apply chemical dosing . |
3.1 Handle, use and store chemicals according to environmental and organisational requirements. 3.2 Prepare chemical dosing according to system specifications and organisational requirements and apply using appropriate chlorine dosing equipment . 3.3 Maintain information related to chlorine supply and usage according to statutory requirements. |
4 Complete documentation . |
4.1 Compile records from plant and system data to meet organisational requirements. 4.2 Report observations outside defined parameters for further action. |
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 to monitor, operate and report on chlorine disinfection systems by:
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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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Legislative and organisational requirements may include: |
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Equipment may include: |
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Disinfection systems may include: |
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Tests may include: |
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Chemicals may include: |
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Chlorine dosing equipment may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Treatment.