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Elements and Performance Criteria

Monitor filtration plant performance
- Monitor test results and processes.
- Identify and report process faults and the operational condition of plant.
Operate and control filtration processes
Complete documentation
- Collect and record process data.
- Report observations outside defined parameters for further action.
Monitor filtration plant performance
- Monitor test results and processes.
- Identify and report process faults and the operational condition of plant.
Operate and control filtration processes
Complete documentation
- Collect and record process data.
- Report observations outside defined parameters for further action.

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.

solving operational problems

completing reports and logs

using safety and personal protective equipment

performing process calculations

performing system calculations

identifying control system faults

monitoring test results and processes

identifying and reporting faults

conducting routine plant inspections

taking samples and performing basic tests

making basic process adjustments, including at least one of:

filtration rate

backwash settings

filter aid dosing

collecting data and 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.

pressure sand filter hydraulics, gravity sand filter hydraulics, backwash hydraulics

lockout procedures for mechanical and electrical installations

hazardous materials handling

risk factors and potential hazards relating to granular media filtration processes

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

pumping and valving systems

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

interpretation and use of material safety data sheets

principles that form the basis of granular media filtration processes