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Operate and control surface finishing waste treatment process

Operate and control surface finishing waste treatment process

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM08008
State Code
OAW07
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
26/06/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
27
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to treat and purify metal finishing effluent waters which typically contain cyanides, hexavalent chromium, heavy metal cations, certain anions and greases using appropriate pre-determined waste treatment processes. Where the interpretation of technical drawings is required unit MEM09002 Interpret technical drawing should also be selected.Where the selection and use of engineering measurement is required unit MEM12023 Perform engineering measurements should also be selected.Where the selection and use of tools is required unit MEM18001 Use hand tools and unit MEM18002 Use power tools/hand held operations, should also be selected as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.Band: AUnit Weight: 3
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Determine job requirements
  • 1.1 Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs)
  • 1.2 Comply with work health and safety (WHS) requirements at all times
  • 1.3 Use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with SOPs
  • 1.4 Identify job requirements from specifications, job sheets or work instructions
2 Load waste product
  • 2.1 Obtain waste from production process via established procedures
  • 2.2 Load waste in accordance with standard operating procedures for waste/effluent
3 Monitor effluent water treatment process
  • 3.1 Monitor all process parameters and record to identify waste/effluent
  • 3.2 Check recording devices for correct/continuous operation
4 Adjust process
  • 4.1 Apply knowledge of waste treatment processes in determining appropriate adjustments
  • 4.2 Check process parameters to ensure they remain within specified limits
  • 4.3 Make all adjustments to accord with regulatory requirements regarding waste
  • 4.4 Undertake appropriate corrective action in the event of any mechanical failure
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W5407 MEM08008B Operate and control surface finishing waste treatment process Unit of competency