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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Monitor fixed film aerobic bioreactor process performance
   • Monitor test results and processes.
   • Identify and report faults and the operational condition of the process.
2. Operate and control fixed film aerobic bioreactor processes
   • Select and check equipment and tools required to meet safety requirements of task and site.
   • Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.
   • Carry out routine plant inspections.
   • Collect process samples and conduct standard tests.
   • Carry out system adjustments and process calculations to enhance system performance.
3. Complete documentation
   • Collect, interpret and record process data.
   • Report observations outside defined parameters for further action.
4. Monitor fixed film aerobic bioreactor process performance
   • Monitor test results and processes.
   • Identify and report faults and the operational condition of the process.
5. Operate and control fixed film aerobic bioreactor processes
   • Select and check equipment and tools required to meet safety requirements of task and site.
   • Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.
   • Carry out routine plant inspections.
   • Collect process samples and conduct standard tests.
   • Carry out system adjustments and process calculations to enhance system performance.
6. Complete documentation
   • Collect, interpret 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 and control system problems

taking samples and performing tests:

settling tests

microscopic observation

pH

dissolved oxygen

nutrient analyses, including at least one of:

nitrogen

phosphorus

temperature

completing logs and reports

performing relevant process calculations:

hydraulic and organic loading rates

recirculation ratios

monitoring test results

identifying and reporting faults

conducting routine plant inspections

making basic process adjustments:

pH correction

dissolved oxygen levels

recirculation rates

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.

process layout

features and components of fixed film aerobic bioreactor systems

theory of process operation and monitoring

chemicals used for pH control, odour control, nutrients

flow measurement

risk factors and potential hazards relating to fixed film aerobic bioreactor systems

risk control requirements including safety equipment and material safety data sheets

lockout procedures for mechanical and electrical installations and hydraulic isolation

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

relevant utilities and service bodies

process calculation

hazardous materials handling

chemical and biological principles that form the basis of fixed film aerobic wastewater treatment

types of fixed film processes

recirculation principles

operational problems

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