Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to perform basic monitoring, operation, control and measurement of wastewater treatment plant and report on system performance and process quality control. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for operational staff that may be required to perform monitoring, operation and control of wastewater treatment plant, as an additional and occasional part of their normal job role. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
Employability Skills |
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 required skills and knowledge and/or 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 Monitor treatment plant performance . |
1.1 Carry out routine plant inspections according to the type of plant and organisational and statutory requirements . 1.2 Select and check equipment and correctly fit and use personal protective equipment. 1.3 Collect process samples and conduct standard tests . 1.4 Collect process data and report according to organisational and plant requirements. |
2 Prepare and apply chemical dosing . |
2.1 Use, handle and store chemicals according to organisational and statutory requirements. 2.2 Prepare chemical dosing according to plant processes and organisational and statutory requirements. 2.3 Maintain information related to chemical supply and usage according to statutory requirements. |
3 Operate and control processes . |
3.1 Monitor processes to maintain the parameters of operation. 3.2 Identify and report process faults and the operational condition of plant according to organisational and statutory requirements. 3.3 Carry out basic system adjustments to enhance system performance according to organisational and statutory requirements. |
4 Compile process records . |
4.1 Compile records from plant and system data to meet organisational procedures and statutory requirements. 4.2 Report observations outside defined parameters for further action. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
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
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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 control routine aspects of wastewater treatment processes, including:
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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/or 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, any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and reflecting the requirements of the competency and the work being performed. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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 if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. |
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Routine plant inspections may include: |
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Organisational and statutory requirements may include: |
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Equipment used may include: |
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Tests may include: |
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Chemicals may include: |
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Processes may include: |
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System adjustments may include: |
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Records may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Competency field |
Treatment |