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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Monitor sedimentation and clarification plant performance
  2. Control chemical use
  3. Operate and control sedimentation and clarification processes
  4. Complete documentation
  5. Monitor sedimentation and clarification plant performance
  6. Control chemical use
  7. Operate and control sedimentation and clarification processes
  8. Complete documentation

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

producing reports and logs

performing process calculations

preparing and applying chemical dosing

identifying control system faults

sampling and testing products

conducting routine plant inspections

taking samples and performing basic tests

making basic system adjustments

completing required documentation


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

system layout

lockout procedures for mechanical and electrical installations

relevant utilities and service bodies

settling aids

theory of enhanced particle settling including chemical and physical processes

hazardous materials handling

environment, landscape and ground structure of work area

risk factors and potential hazards relating to water and/or wastewater treatment

chemical dosing processes

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

effects of weather and conditions on operation of site or plant

pumping and valving systems

control systems’ policies and procedures for storing and handling dangerous goods and chemicals

SDS

coagulation/flocculation theory and operation

chemical and/or biological principles that form the basis of sedimentation and clarification processes