Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
This unit covers reclaiming and treating of water in the metalliferous mining industry. It includes: planning and preparing, treating water, extracting water, operating and monitoring equipment, and conducting housekeeping activities.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies in all contexts to the reclaiming and treating of water during processing and also applies to the treatment of raw water to make it potable. It is appropriate for those working in technician roles, at worksites within:
- Metalliferous mining
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor.
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 performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan and prepare |
1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to reclaiming and treating of water 1.2. Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details 1.3. Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods 1.4. Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.5. Select appropriate type of reagents 1.6. Perform equipment pre -start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation 1.7. Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards 1.8. Identify, address and report environmental issues 1.9. Adhere to emergency procedures |
2. Treat water |
2.1. Dose reagents at approved levels 2.2. Take sample and test according to site requirements 2.3. Monitor water storage levels and reject and or permeate flows |
3. Extract water |
3.1. Pump water to storage |
4. Operate and monitor equipment |
4.1. Read and interpret data from equipment indicators to maintain flow rates 4.2. Continuously inspect plant and identify defects and potential problems 4.3. Adjust equipment to approved operating parameters to optimise performance, maintain efficient water treatment systems and to meet water quality targets 4.4. Control feed to equipment 4.5. Observe safety procedures |
5. Conduct housekeeping activities |
5.1. Clean plant and equipment 5.2. Clean and store auxiliary equipment 5.3. Manage and report hazards 5.4. Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time 5.5. Pass on shift changeover details to oncoming shift |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to reclaim and treat water systems:
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Required knowledge |
Specific knowledge is required to achieve the performance criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following as required to reclaim and treat water systems:
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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, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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Method of assessment |
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues. |
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. 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) may also be included. |
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Relevant compliance documentation may include: |
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Pre-start checks may include: |
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Environmental issues may include: |
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Monitoring may include the checking of : |
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Indicator readings may measure: |
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Plant may include: |
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Safety procedures may include: |
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Equipment and plant cleaning methods may include: |
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Auxiliary equipment may be anything that is portable and mobile that is not part of the fixed infrastructure, and may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Water Management
Competency field
Refer to Unit Sector(s).
Co-requisite units
Not applicable.