Unit of competency Outline

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Sample and test wastewater

Sample and test wastewater

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPGEN021
State Code
OBO17
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
35
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to sample and test wastewater.It includes preparing for and conducting wastewater sampling and testing and finalising work. It also includes collecting and preparing wastewater samples and performing wastewater tests. This unit does not include off-site laboratory testing. This unit applies to those working in field operations in industries. Those undertaking this unit would work under appropriate supervision, while performing routine tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare for wastewater sampling and testing
  • 1.1 Determine work requirements from standard operating procedures
  • 1.2 Confirm and record samples, locations and tests to comply with requirements
  • 1.3 Select and check and relevant equipment and tools to meet tasks and safety requirements
  • 1.4 Select and apply relevant sample preservation methods
  • 1.5 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to workplace procedures
2 Conduct wastewater sampling and testing
  • 2.1 Apply chain of custody principles according to workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Collect samples ensuring types, locations, times and labels comply with requirements and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Prepare samples for off-site laboratory testing according to requirements
  • 2.4 Maintain integrity of samples during sampling and worksite testing
  • 2.5 Conduct worksite wastewater quality tests according to workplace procedures and record results
  • 2.6 Assess and report abnormal characteristics to relevant personnel
3 Finalise work
  • 3.1 Clear and restore work area according to workplace procedures
  • 3.2 Report observations or measurements requiring further action to relevant personnel
  • 3.3 Dispose of samples, clean and store test equipment according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVZ28 NWPGEN008 Sample and test wastewater Unit of competency