Mapping	Notes	Date
Is superseded by and equivalent to NWPTRT005 - Monitor and operate water treatment processes		03/Feb/2020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
UET - Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector	Transmission, Distribution and Rail Sector	1.0-1.2
DEF - Defence Training Package	Defence Training Package	2.0-4.2

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
DEF40617 - Certificate IV in Preventive Health	Certificate IV in Preventive Health	Deleted	1-2
NWP20115 - Certificate II in Water Industry Operations	Certificate II in Water Industry Operations	Superseded	1
NWP30415 - Certificate III in Water Industry Irrigation	Certificate III in Water Industry Irrigation	Superseded	1
UEP20218 - Certificate II in Remote Area Essential Service	Certificate II in Remote Area Essential Service	Superseded	1
UET30919 - Certificate III in ESI - Remote Community Utilities Worker	Certificate III in ESI - Remote Community Utilities Worker	Superseded	1
NWP30215 - Certificate III in Water Industry Operations	Certificate III in Water Industry Operations	Superseded	1
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NWPSS00007 - Regional treatment operations	Regional treatment operations	Current	1
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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 NWP260A, NWP261A and NWP345B

Application

This unit of competency describes the skills required to operate and control a water treatment plant, to report on water treatment plant system performance and process quality control. The ability to operate water treatment processes in urban and/or rural areas, in compliance with relevant water legislation and regulations and Australian Drinking Water Guidelines, is vital to performance.

This unit applies to those working as operational staff in water treatment plants with responsibility for the practical and safe operation of plant, equipment and processes.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, statutory, 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, within a familiar context.

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

Competency Field

Treatment

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. Plan and prepare for work	1.1 Determine work requirements from job specifications and plans. 1.2 Select and check equipment to meet safety requirements of task and site. 1.3 Select, fit and use safety equipment including personal protective equipment.
2. Operate and control process	2.1 Carry out routine plant inspections according to the type of plant. 2.2 Identify and report process faults and the operational condition of the plant. 2.3 Collect samples and conduct standard tests. 2.4 Carry out basic adjustments to improve process performance.
3. Complete documentation	3.1 Collect, interpret, record and complete process data. 3.2 Identify data that falls outside normal parameters and report for further action.

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

Current processes include:

pre-treatment

chemical dosing
coagulation
pH adjustment
iron manganese
pre-screening

separation

clarification
filtration
DAF

disinfection
post-treatment

fluoride
ozone
BAC
stabilisation

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. The candidate must be assessed operating at least two of the processes listed in the Range of Conditions, of which one must be from separation and one from disinfection. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

conducting routine plant inspections
interpreting safety data sheets (SDS)
applying basic mathematical formulae
completing logs
preparing and applying chemical dosing including at least one of:

pH adjustment
coagulants
polymers
flocculants
disinfectants
fluoride

interpreting plans, charts and instructions

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.

water cycle
sources of water
demands and uses of water, both domestic and industrial
physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics of water within the water treatment process
reasons for water treatment
types of treatment plants and processes
major chemicals and equipment used
water treatment plant hazards
risk factors and potential hazards associated with the operation of water treatment processes
physical, chemical and microbiological characteristics of water within the water treatment process
chemical and biological principles that form the basis of water treatment
types of components
relevant technologies
water quality principles
relevant guidelines and standards
risk management principles of water treatment (HACCP)
basic knowledge of types of chemicals and water chemistry

Candidate should demonstrate basic knowledge of all processes listed in Range of Conditions.

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

NWPTRT001 - Operate and control water treatment processes (Release 1)

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