Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the Performance Criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

General context
Work is performed under some supervision and may be within a team environment
Work is assessed in accordance with statutory requirements, organisational insurance requirements, OH&S legislation, manual handling procedures and relevant health issues

Worksite environment may include
Work conducted in restricted spaces or exposed conditions or controlled or open environments
Exposure to chemicals, dangerous or hazardous substances and movements of equipment, goods and vehicles
Inspection of areas may require:
interaction and communication with other employees and other authorities
identification of corrosion damage
implementation of reporting procedures, which may also include procedures for implementation of organisational/statutory requirements
Process may include chemical precipitation, activated sludge, BOD reduction and solids handling
Tests conducted may include settling tests, pH, dissolved oxygen
System adjustments may include pH correction and dissolved oxygen levels
Records and data compiled may include plant performance data and chemical usage
Equipment used may include:
electronic monitoring and metering systems
manual chart recording systems
laboratory testing and sampling equipment
computerised equipment
Data recording may include keyboard or manual recording systems

Sources of information/documents may include
Organisational policy
Organisation work orders or standard operating procedures
Equipment manufacturers' specifications and instructions
OH&S policies and procedures
State Legislation
Handling of dangerous goods policies and regulations
Licensing agreements

Workplace context may include
Work organisation procedures and practices relating to the procedures for trade waste treatment plants
Conditions of service, legislation and industrial agreements including:
workplace agreements and awards
Federal or State/Territory legislation
Standard work practice includes the storage, safe handling and disposal of chemicals
Reporting actions include verbal and written communication in accordance with organisational policies and procedures
Communication may be oral, written or visual and can include simple data
Being responsible for the maintenance of own work quality and being required to contribute to the quality improvement of team or section output, where necessary
Safety, environmental, housekeeping and quality are as specified by machine/equipment manufacturers, regulatory authorities and the enterprise

Applicable regulations and legislation may include
Occupational health and safety legislation relevant to workplace activities
Workers' compensation legislation
Environment protection legislation

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm appropriate skills and knowledge to:

select and apply sampling and testing procedures
collect data from recording systems
operate and control chemical dosing
use equipment such as listed in the range of variables
apply relevant enterprise and legislative requirements

Interdependent assessment of units
This unit does not need to be assessed in conjunction with other units and can be assessed independently

Required knowledge and skills

Underpinning knowledge of:

relevant OH&S legislation, codes of practice, policies and procedures
industry process and equipment
system hydraulics and layout, control systems
chemical dosing processes
hazardous material handling procedures
safety and environmental aspects of relevant testing processes
workplace procedures and reporting processes

Underpinning skills to:

solve operational problems
prepare and apply chemical and biological dosing
sample and test products
maintain accurate records of test results/work records
communicate effectively within the workplace
interpret and apply established procedures
document, assess and transfer information

Resource implications
Access to real or appropriately simulated work situations, equipment, relevant safety and environmental information, quality standards, procedures or information associated with organisational or external requirements

Consistency in performance

Applies underpinning knowledge and skills when:

completing tasks
maintaining standards
identifying improvements
applying safety precautions relevant to the task
assessing operational capability of equipment used and work processes selected

Shows evidence of application of relevant workplace procedures including:

hazard policies and procedures, including codes of practice
job procedures and work instructions
relevant guidelines relating to safe use of equipment
quality procedures (where existing)
security procedures
waste, pollution and recycling management processes
Action taken promptly, accidents and incidents reported in accordance with statutory requirements and organisation procedures
Recognises and adapts appropriately to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions among staff and others
Work completed systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods, equipment or personnel

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated workplace
Competence should be demonstrated with a range of typical industry testing equipment and processes, sufficient to ensure confirmation of the required skills and knowledge

Communicating ideas and information
(1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
(2)

Planning and organising activities
(1)

Working with others and in teams
(2)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
(2)

Solving problems
(1)

Using technology
(2)