Modification History
NWP208A Release 2: Layout adjusted. No changes to content.
NWP208A Release 1: Primary release.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to perform basic wastewater tests.
Application of the Unit
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for field and operational staff with responsibility for preparing for, conducting and reporting on basic wastewater tests in wastewater treatment and system operations.
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 Prepare for basic wastewater tests . |
1.1 Receive instructions for conducting and recording basic wastewater tests and confirm with appropriate personnel. 1.2 Confirm testing details and plan testing work according to legislative and organisational requirements . 1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment specified for routine wastewater tests. 1.4 Prepare and check testing equipment according to organisational requirements. |
2 Conduct basic wastewater tests . |
2.1 Locate and identify correct samples for testing and report abnormal sample characteristics . 2.2 Conduct basic wastewater tests according to organisational requirements. 2.3 Maintain integrity of samples during testing. 2.4 Identify atypical data and take appropriate action. |
3 Finalise work . |
3.1 Record relevant information according to organisational requirements. 3.2 Dispose of samples and clean and store test equipment according to organisational procedures. 3.3 Clear and restore work area according to organisational requirements. |
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 perform basic wastewater tests 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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Basic wastewater tests include: |
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Testing details may include: |
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Planning of testing work may include: |
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Legislative and organisational requirements may include: |
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Testing equipment may include: |
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Abnormal sample characteristics may include: |
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Maintaining integrity of samples may include application of correct: |
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Atypical data may include: |
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Information may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Common