Modification History
NWP352B Release 2: Layout adjusted. No changes to content.
NWP352B Release 1: Primary release.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to monitor, operate and control dissolved air flotation (DAF) plant and to measure and report on system performance and process quality control. The ability to identify faults, determine and apply technical adjustments and produce technical reports are essential to performance.
Application of the Unit
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for operational staff with a specific responsibility for ensuring that dissolved air flotation (DAF) processes in water treatment plants conform to organisational standards and comply with statutory 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 Monitor flotation plant performance . |
1.1 Monitor test results and processes to meet organisational and statutory requirements . 1.2 Identify and report process faults and the operational condition of plant according to organisational procedures. 1.3 Correctly select, fit and use required safety equipment, including personal protective equipment. |
2 Operate and control processes . |
2.1 Carry out routine plant inspections according to organisational and plant requirements. 2.2 Collect process samples and conduct standard tests . 2.3 Carry out basic system adjustments and process calculations to enhance system performance according to organisational procedures. 2.4 Collect and report process data according to organisational and plant requirements. |
3 Compile process records . |
3.1 Compile reports from plant and system data to meet organisational requirements. 3.2 Report observations outside defined parameters for further action. |
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 control dissolved air flotation 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
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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Processes may include: |
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Organisational and statutory requirements may include: |
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Routine plant inspections may require: |
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Tests may include: |
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System adjustments may include: |
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Process calculations may include: |
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Reports may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Treatment.