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Manage water treatment processes

Manage water treatment processes

Unit of competency
National Code
FBPTEC4010
State Code
OAM75
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/12/2018
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
18/04/2019
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
18/04/2019
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the usage and treatment of water used in food production stages such as washing and cooling, and the usage and treatment of wastewater.The unit applies to individuals who work in a food production site, who take responsibility for managing water treatment systems and methods, and provide and communicate solutions to a range of predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems. The unit is not designed to meet the competency requirements of the person who specifies water quality standards and/or treatment methods.No occupational licensing or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. However, legislative and regulatory requirements for food processing exist, so local requirements must be checked. All work must comply with Australian food safety standards and relevant codes of practice.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Manage water treatment processes
  • 1.1 Identify uses of water within the plant and the related quality requirements for each use
  • 1.2 Establish appropriate treatment methods to meet treatment requirements
  • 1.3 Identify environmental considerations for water treatment, and select and apply treatment options to minimise environmental impact
  • 1.4 Develop or review procedures for treating water
2. Manage wastewater treatment and disposal
  • 2.1 Identify sources and characteristics of wastewater generated across food processing operations
  • 2.2 Evaluate methods for treating and recycling water
  • 2.3 Implement appropriate treatment methods
  • 2.4 Determine legal requirements for water discharge
  • 2.5 Identify and monitor factors affecting the cost of water discharge
  • 2.6 Identify conditions that could result in non-compliance, and implement control methods to prevent them from occurring
  • 2.7 Develop or review procedures for treatment of wastewater to ensure compliance with trade waste standards, and to minimise environmental impact
  • 2.8 Research and implement opportunities to reduce the volume of trade waste and to improve treatment methods
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D4747 FDFTEC4010A Manage water treatment processes Unit of competency