Modification History
NWP273A Release 2: Layout adjusted. No changes to content.
NWP273A Release 1: Primary release.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to monitor and operate ultraviolet (UV) irradiation disinfection systems and to report on microbiological 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 UV irradiation disinfection systems comply with organisational requirements.
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 and tools required to meet safety requirements of task and site. 1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment. |
2 Monitor system performance . |
2.1 Monitor UV irradiation disinfection systems according to agreed schedule and procedures. 2.2 Collect process samples and conduct standard microbiological tests as required. 2.3 Maintain and monitor relevant OHS requirements. 2.4 Collect and report process data according to organisational and disinfection system requirements. |
3 Maintain and operate UV irradiation disinfection system . |
3.1 Carry out routine inspections of system components according to organisational requirements. 3.2 Clean and replace system components as required. 3.3 Operate UV lamp sequencing according to organisational requirements. |
4 Complete documentation . |
4.1 Produce information relating to UV irradiation disinfection system maintenance and operation, according to organisational requirements. 4.2 Review information and contribute to enterprise processes for continuous improvement and incident management. |
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 UV irradiation 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 and tools may include: |
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UV irradiation disinfection systems may include: |
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Tests may include: |
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UV irradiation system components may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Treatment.