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Monitor and operate water treatment processes

Monitor and operate water treatment processes

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWAT301A
State Code
D7273
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/06/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/05/2012
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
07/05/2012
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers the process of monitoring, operating, measuring, adjusting and reporting water (including waste water) treatment performance and process control and defines the standard required to: carry out routine inspections and tests on water samples; identify control system faults; use water sampling and testing techniques; control chemical use in a safe and environmentally responsible manner; operate and control water treatment processes; compile records and reports.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor water treatment plant performance
  • 1.1. Routine inspections of treatment equipment are carried out in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations, Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) and enterprise policy and procedures.
  • 1.2. Water samples are collected and standard tests are conducted, or samples are sent for analysis in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures and where applicable, the biosecurity and food safety codes.
  • 1.3. Data on treatment process is collected, recorded and reported in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures.
2. Control chemical use
  • 2.1. Chemicals are used/handled/stored in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures and statutory requirements.
  • 2.2. Chemical dosing is prepared in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures and statutory requirements.
  • 2.3. Information related to chemical supply and usage is maintained in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures and statutory requirements.
3. Operate and control water treatment processes
  • 3.1. Water and/or waste water treatment processes are monitored to maintain parameters of operation.
  • 3.2. Process faults and operational conditions of treatment equipment are identified and reported in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures.
  • 3.3. Basic equipment and process adjustments are initiated to enhance performance in accordance with enterprise policy and procedures.
4. Compile records
  • 4.1. Reports are compiled from equipment and water treatment processes to meet enterprise policy and procedures.
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole.
Treatment of water may include:
primary, advanced and pre-treatment using processes such as chemical addition, solids separation and disinfection.
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.
Overview of assessment

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 workplace operations and satisfy holistically all of the requirements of the performance criteria and required skills and knowledge and include achievement of the following:
carry out routine inspections and tests on water samples
identify control system faults
use water sampling and testing techniques
control chemical use in a safe and environmentally responsible manner
operate and control water treatment processes
compile records and reports.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency requires the application of work practices under work conditions. Selection and use of resources for some worksites may differ due to the regional or enterprise circumstances.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S3571 RTE3608A Monitor and operate water treatment processes Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR77 AHCWAT301 Monitor and operate water treatment processes Unit of competency