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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Monitor membrane filtration plant performance
   • Monitor test results and processes to maintain the parameters of operation.
   • Identify and report process faults and the operational condition of plant.
   • Select, fit and use required safety equipment, including personal protective equipment.
2. Control chemical use
   • Use, handle and store chemicals.
   • Determine chemical dosing.
   • Maintain chemical supply and usage records.
3. Operate and control membrane filtration process
   • Carry out routine plant inspections.
   • Conduct and analyse process tests and determine performance against plant operational requirements.
   • Make integrated process adjustments to improve system performance.
4. Complete documentation
   • Collect and record process data.
   • Report observations outside defined parameters for further action.
5. Monitor membrane filtration plant performance
   • Monitor test results and processes to maintain the parameters of operation.
   • Identify and report process faults and the operational condition of plant.
   • Select, fit and use required safety equipment, including personal protective equipment.
6. Control chemical use
   • Use, handle and store chemicals.
   • Determine chemical dosing.
   • Maintain chemical supply and usage records.
7. Operate and control membrane filtration process
   • Carry out routine plant inspections.
   • Conduct and analyse process tests and determine performance against plant operational requirements.
   • Make integrated process adjustments to improve system performance.
8. 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.

identifying and correcting operational problems

producing reports and logs

performing system calculations

identifying control system faults

monitoring test results and processes

identifying and reporting faults

taking samples and performing basic tests

making basic process adjustments, including at least one of:

pH correction

backwash frequency

clean in place cycles

collecting data and completing required documentation

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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

system processes

lockout procedures for mechanical and electrical installations

hazardous materials handling

risk factors and potential hazards involved with membrane filtration processes

interpretation of safety data sheets

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

pumping and valving systems

mechanical and electrical control systems

principles that form the basis of membrane filtration processes for water or wastewater treatment

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