Mapping	Notes	Date
Is superseded by and equivalent to NWPGEN021 - Sample and test wastewater		03/Feb/2020

Release	Release date
1 1 (this release)	07/Dec/2015

CodeSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Title column	Release
UEP - Electricity Supply Industry - Generation Sector Training Package	Electricity Supply Industry - Generation Sector Training Package	1.0-1.1
NWP - National Water Training Package	National Water Training Package	1.0-2.0
AMP - Australian Meat Processing Training Package	Australian Meat Processing Training Package	3.0-4.0,5.0-5.1,6.0

CodeSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Title column	Usage Recommendation	Release
AMP20316 - Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs)	Certificate II in Meat Processing (Abattoirs)	Current	2-4
NWP20115 - Certificate II in Water Industry Operations	Certificate II in Water Industry Operations	Superseded	1
UEP20218 - Certificate II in Remote Area Essential Service	Certificate II in Remote Area Essential Service	Superseded	1
NWP30315 - Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment	Certificate III in Water Industry Treatment	Superseded	1
NWP30215 - Certificate III in Water Industry Operations	Certificate III in Water Industry Operations	Superseded	1
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CodeSort Table listing Skill sets that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Skill sets that include this unit by the Title column	Usage Recommendation	Release
NWPSS00010 - Water sampling	Water sampling	Superseded	1
AMPSS00057 - Meat Processing Waste Water Operator Skill Set (level 1)	Meat Processing Waste Water Operator Skill Set (level 1)	Current	2
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Scheme	Code	Classification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	030907	Water And Sanitary Engineering

Scheme	Code	Classification value	Start date	End date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	030907	Water And Sanitary Engineering	29/Apr/2016

Unit of competency

Modification History

Release

Comments

This unit was released in NWP Water Training Package release 1.0 and meets the Standards for Training Packages.

New unit
Created drawing upon information from deleted units NWP210B and NWP218B

Application

This unit describes the skills required to collect and prepare wastewater samples and to perform basic wastewater tests. This unit does not include off-site laboratory testing.

This unit applies to those working in field operations within the water industry, but might be relevant to others.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Those undertaking this unit would work under supervision, while performing routine tasks in a range of familiar contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Competency Field

General

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.
1. Prepare for wastewater sampling and testing	1.1 Receive instructions for taking samples and conducting basic water quality tests. 1.2 Confirm and record samples and tests to comply with requirements. 1.3 Select, check and prepare equipment and resources. 1.4 Select and apply relevant sample preservation methods. 1.5 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.
2. Conduct wastewater sampling and testing	2.1 Adopt hygienic work practices. 2.2 Collect samples ensuring that types, locations and times comply with requirements. 2.3 Prepare samples for off-site laboratory testing according to requirements. 2.4 Maintain integrity of samples during sampling and on-site testing. 2.5 Conduct basic on-site wastewater tests. 2.6 Assess and report abnormal characteristics and apply incident management principles. 2.7 Record samples and results of on-site analysis. 2.8 Limit hazards and contamination to self, work area and environment.
3. Finalise work	3.1 Apply chain of custody principles. 3.2 Report observations or measurements requiring further action. 3.3 Dispose of samples and clean and store test equipment. 3.4 Clear and restore work area.

Foundation Skills

The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.

Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website.

Range of Conditions

On-site test include:	turbidity pH dissolved oxygen electrical conductivity temperature
Sampling conditions include:	physical microbial chemical radiological
Sampling methods include:	automatic manual

Unit Mapping Information

No equivalent unit.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037

Assessment requirements

Modification History

Release	Comments
1	These Assessment Requirements were released in NWP Water Training Package release 1.0 and meet the Standards for Training Packages.

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. To be deemed competent the candidate must be assessed in a minimum of three of the types of tests, one of the types of condition and one of the types of methods listed in the Range of Conditions. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

calibrating testing equipment
interpreting sampling and testing requirements
preparing, checking and using equipment
preparing, collecting, labelling and preserving water samples
disposing of waste and spent samples
planning and preparing for water sampling tasks
recording all required information

Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

Basic knowledge of:

chain of custody
range and purpose of basic wastewater testing and sampling
relevant policies and procedures
blind sampling
abnormal characteristics of water samples
atypical test result data
relevant work-related calculations
maintenance and storage of reagents
requirements for maintaining sample integrity
relevant legislative and organisational requirements
water sample preparation
work planning processes
effects of weather and conditions on work
hazards associated with collection of water samples
incident management principles

Assessment Conditions

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=26336bc0-04e5-49d9-8c31-46c49b6a0037

Unit of competency details

NWPGEN008 - Sample and test wastewater (Release 1)

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