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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Plan and prepare for work
  2. Monitor and operate sedimentation processes
  3. Complete documentation
  4. Plan and prepare for work
  5. Monitor and operate sedimentation processes
  6. 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.

performing system calculations

applying procedures and standards

giving and receiving instructions

identifying control system faults and operational problems

using verbal and written communication in the workplace

sampling and testing products

monitoring, operating and reporting on sedimentation processes

conducting routine plant inspections

reporting process and structural faults

performing system adjustments

completing system performance monitoring 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.

principles that form the basis of sedimentation processes

system layout

lockout procedures for mechanical and electrical installations

policies, procedures and legislation relating to wastewater treatment

communication systems

risk factors and potential hazards

basic system calculations

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

effects of changes in hydraulic load on sedimentation processes