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Monitor and operate water treatment processes

Monitor and operate water treatment processes

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPTRT005
State Code
OBN75
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/02/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/06/2020
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
15/06/2020
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to monitor and operate water treatment processes.It includes reporting on water treatment plant system performance and processing quality control. It also includes operating water treatment processes, and complying with relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines.This unit applies to operational staff in water treatment plants with responsibility for the practical and safe operation of plant, equipment and processes. Those undertaking this unit would work under appropriate supervision, while performing routine tasks, within a familiar context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Determine work requirements from job specifications and plans
  • 1.2 Select and check equipment required to meet safety requirements of task and worksite
  • 1.3 Select, fit and use required safety equipment, including personal protective equipment (PPE)
2 Monitor and operate treatment processes
  • 2.1 Inspect plant according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Collect process samples and conduct standard tests according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Operate treatment processes according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Perform adjustments to enhance system performance
3 Complete documentation
  • 3.1 Collect, record and complete process data according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Identify and report observations outside defined parameters to relevant personnel for further action
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVY23 NWPTRT001 Operate and control water treatment processes Unit of competency