This unit describes the skills required to monitor, operate and control a desalination plant, and to measure and report on system performance and process quality control. The ability to identify faults and determine and apply technical adjustments is essential to performance.This unit applies to those working as operational staff with a specific responsibility for desalination processes in treatment plants. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, 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.