Required skills

interpret a range of complex and technical documents including relevant

regulatory legislative licensing and organisational requirements

codes and standards

specifications

organisational policies

communicate effectively with a range of relevant parties

articulate complex ideas clearly

analyse and evaluate reports and reference materials

work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders

analyse problems and apply effective remedial solutions

perform various calculations to provide data for the analysis and development of options and solutions

identify risks and hazards

identify opportunities for improved water management

participate in the provision of information to inform workplace processes

manage work priorities

use information effectively to improve work performance

Required knowledge

standards and workplace policies and procedures determining the use and management of chemical processes

chemical concepts relevant to water industry processes

chemical reactions

the range and characteristics of chemicals used in various water industry processes

the functions of various chemicals in water industry processes

factors influencing the effectiveness of chemicals

the factors affecting the selection of chemicals

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

The candidate should

perform each task outlined in the elements consistently and in a representative range of contexts required by the enterprise and worksite

meet the performance criteria associated with each element by employing the techniques procedures information and resources available in the workplace from those listed in the range statement

demonstrate an understanding of the underpinning knowledge and the application of skills as described in the required skills and knowledge section

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to

understand and apply a knowledge of chemical concepts and reactions relevant to water industry processes

describe the range characteristics and functions of chemicals used in various water industry processes

identify and evaluate the factors influencing the effectiveness of chemicals in specific water industry processes

select appropriate chemicals for specific water industry processes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access to the workplace and resources including

documentation that should normally be available in a water industry organisation

relevant codes standards and government regulations

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice

a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the persons competence over time and in various contexts

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct indirect and supplementary evidence

where assessment is for the purpose of recognition RCCRPL the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

assessment can be through simulated projectbased activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator and cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed

Concepts of chemistry may include:

Workplace policies and procedures may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Chemical reactions may include:

Functions may include:

Chemicals used in the water industry may include:

Factors influencing the effectiveness of chemical use may include:

Factors affecting the selection of chemicals may include: