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Assess and improve anaerobic digestion processes

Assess and improve anaerobic digestion processes

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPTRT050
State Code
OCW48
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/04/2021
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
12/04/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assess and improve anaerobic digestion processes.It includes evaluating system performance and investigating and reporting on optimisation of anaerobic bioreactor processes.This unit applies to those working as technical staff with a specific responsibility for optimising mixed, fixed and suspended media anaerobic bioreactor processes in wastewater treatment plants. Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, usually with supervisory responsibilities, while performing complex tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Evaluate anaerobic treatment process performance
  • 1.1 Review existing process performance data against organisational operating protocol
  • 1.2 Identify the impact of incoming feed quality on anaerobic treatment processes
  • 1.3 Identify any additional sampling and testing required for valid evaluation of current process performance
2 Investigate anaerobic treatment plant configuration
  • 2.1 Assess existing fault reports and other relevant plant asset information
  • 2.2 Investigate the operational status of plant components with reference to manufacturer or plant design specifications
  • 2.3 Contribute to plant configuration investigations to identify potential deficiencies
  • 2.4 Identify hazards, assess risks and control measures according to workplace procedures
3 Investigate the operational options for process optimisation
  • 3.1 Review relevant fault and incident reports and report on effectiveness of remedial action
  • 3.2 Investigate potential changes to operational processes to identify possible optimisation strategies
4 Develop and record a plan for process optimisation
  • 4.1 Plan a trial to test the performance of the determined optimisation options
  • 4.2 Compile a report making recommendations on optimisation options
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVX90 NWPTRT093 Assess and improve anaerobic digestion processes Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGJ9 NWP40120 Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations Qualification