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Monitor and operate water treatment processes

Monitor and operate water treatment processes

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCWAT302
State Code
OCT07
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/05/2021
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
21/05/2021
Nominal Hours
65
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, monitor, control, operate, measure, adjust and report water and waste water treatment performance and process control.The unit applies to individuals who monitor and operate water treatment processes under broad direction, and take responsibility for their own work.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, health and safety in the workplace requirements, legislative and regulatory requirements, food safety codes, and sustainability and biosecurity practices.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare for work
  • 1.1 Interpret work plans and identify potential hazards and risks and safe working practices to manage risks, and clarify with supervisor
  • 1.2 Select and use required tools, equipment and machinery, and check for safe operations
  • 1.3 Select, fit, use and maintain safety and personal protective equipment applicable to the task
2. Monitor water treatment plant performance
  • 2.1 Conduct routine inspections of treatment equipment
  • 2.2 Collect water samples and conduct standard tests or send samples for analysis according to food safety codes, biosecurity practices and workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Collect, record and report treatment process data according to workplace procedures
3. Control chemical use
  • 3.1 Use, handle and store chemicals according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 3.2 Prepare chemical dosing according to workplace health and safety procedures
  • 3.3 Maintain information related to chemical supply and usage according to workplace health and safety procedures
4. Monitor and control water treatment processes
  • 4.1 Monitor water and waste water treatment processes to maintain parameters of operation
  • 4.2 Identify and report process faults and operational conditions of treatment equipment according to workplace procedures
  • 4.3 Initiate basic equipment and process adjustments to enhance performance
  • 4.4 Minimise environmental impacts of water treatment processes
5. Complete work
  • 5.1 Clean and return tools, equipment and machinery to required location
  • 5.2 Identify and report unserviceable tools, equipment and machinery according to workplace procedures
  • 5.3 Record equipment and water treatment processes according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAR77 AHCWAT301 Monitor and operate water treatment processes Unit of competency