Unit of competency Outline
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Assess and improve chemical dosing process
Assess and improve chemical dosing process
Unit of competency
National Code
NWPTRT011
NWPTRT011
State Code
AVY24
AVY24
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2016
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
15/04/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the skills required to review, coordinate and optimise chemical addition processes and to evaluate and report on system performance and process quality control.This unit applies to those working as technical staff with a responsibility for optimising chemical addition processes in water, wastewater and stormwater treatment plants and processes. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those relating to manufacturer and plant designer specifications, dosing pump capacity and calibration chart. Those undertaking this unit would work as single operator or as part of a team with some responsibility for team coordination and supervision, depending on the size of the treatment plant. They would perform complex tasks within a familiar context.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate chemical addition process performance
- 1.1 Review existing process performance data against relevant organisational and legislative requirements.
- 1.2 Identify the impact of changing raw or influent water quality on chemical addition processes.
- 1.3 Identify and coordinate any additional sampling and testing required for valid evaluation of current process performance.
2. Investigate chemical addition plant configuration
- 2.1 Review existing fault reports and other plant asset information.
- 2.2 Investigate the operational status of plant components with reference to manufacturer and plant designer specifications.
- 2.3 Carry out plant configuration investigations to identify potential deficiencies.
3. Investigate chemical options for process optimisation
- 3.1 Review current chemical addition practices with reference to organisational procedures to identify potential deficiencies.
- 3.2 Investigate dosing options for current chemicals.
- 3.3 Identify and investigate new or additional chemicals and related dosing options.
4. Develop and record a plan for process optimisation
- 4.1 Determine plant configuration or chemical options for process optimisation.
- 4.2 Plan a trial to test the performance of the determined optimisation options.
- 4.3 Compile report with recommendations on optimisation options.
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D4821 | NWP409A | Investigate and plan to optimise the operation of chemical addition processes | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OCW35 | NWPTRT057 | Assess and improve coagulation and flocculation processes | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AYW5 | NWP50715 | Diploma of Water Industry Operations | Qualification |
| BEG3 | NWP50118 | Diploma of Water Industry Operations | Qualification |
| AYX2 | NWP40615 | Certificate IV in Water Industry Treatment | Qualification |