Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

AHCWAT301 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor and operate water treatment processes

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency AHCWAT301 - Monitor and operate water treatment processes
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor, operate, measure, adjust and report water (including waste water) treatment performance and process control.It applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others. They use discretion and judgement in the selection, allocation and use of available resources. All work is carried out to comply with workplace procedures.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Plan and prepare for work
  • Identify work plans and clarify with supervisor
  • Select and carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery
  • Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls
  • Select, use and maintain suitable safety and personal protective equipment
       
Element: Monitor water treatment plant performance
  • Conduct routine inspections of treatment equipment
  • Collect water samples and conduct standard tests or send samples for analysis where required by the biosecurity and food safety codes
  • Collect data on treatment process and record and report in appropriate manner
       
Element: Control chemical use
  • Use, handle and store chemicals appropriately
  • Prepare chemical dosing
  • Maintain information related to chemical supply and usage
       
Element: Operate and control water treatment processes
  • Monitor water and waste water treatment processes to maintain parameters of operation
  • Identify and report process faults and operational conditions of treatment equipment
  • Initiate basic equipment and process adjustments to enhance performance
       
Element: Complete work
  • Compile reports from equipment and water treatment processes
  • Clean and store tools and equipment
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan and prepare for work

1.1 Identify work plans and clarify with supervisor

1.2 Select and carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery

1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls

1.4 Select, use and maintain suitable safety and personal protective equipment

2. Monitor water treatment plant performance

2.1 Conduct routine inspections of treatment equipment

2.2 Collect water samples and conduct standard tests or send samples for analysis where required by the biosecurity and food safety codes

2.3 Collect data on treatment process and record and report in appropriate manner

3. Control chemical use

3.1 Use, handle and store chemicals appropriately

3.2 Prepare chemical dosing

3.3 Maintain information related to chemical supply and usage

4. Operate and control water treatment processes

4.1 Monitor water and waste water treatment processes to maintain parameters of operation

4.2 Identify and report process faults and operational conditions of treatment equipment

4.3 Initiate basic equipment and process adjustments to enhance performance

5. Complete work

5.1 Compile reports from equipment and water treatment processes

5.2 Clean and store tools and equipment

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

identify adverse environmental impacts of irrigation activities and appropriate remedial action

identify control system faults

identify hazards and implement safe work procedures

prepare and apply chemical dosing

use water sampling and testing techniques

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

principles and practices for monitoring and operating water treatment processes

chemical dosing processes

environmental impacts of irrigation using water from any ground or underground source

environmental issues associated with water treatment

hazardous materials handling

water quality monitoring methods and techniques

water treatment and water filtration techniques

work health and safety procedures relating to the operation of machinery and the use of chemicals

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan and prepare for work

1.1 Identify work plans and clarify with supervisor

1.2 Select and carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery

1.3 Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls

1.4 Select, use and maintain suitable safety and personal protective equipment

2. Monitor water treatment plant performance

2.1 Conduct routine inspections of treatment equipment

2.2 Collect water samples and conduct standard tests or send samples for analysis where required by the biosecurity and food safety codes

2.3 Collect data on treatment process and record and report in appropriate manner

3. Control chemical use

3.1 Use, handle and store chemicals appropriately

3.2 Prepare chemical dosing

3.3 Maintain information related to chemical supply and usage

4. Operate and control water treatment processes

4.1 Monitor water and waste water treatment processes to maintain parameters of operation

4.2 Identify and report process faults and operational conditions of treatment equipment

4.3 Initiate basic equipment and process adjustments to enhance performance

5. Complete work

5.1 Compile reports from equipment and water treatment processes

5.2 Clean and store tools and equipment

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify work plans and clarify with supervisor 
Select and carry out pre-operational and safety checks on tools, equipment and machinery 
Identify work health and safety hazards, assess risks and implement suitable controls 
Select, use and maintain suitable safety and personal protective equipment 
Conduct routine inspections of treatment equipment 
Collect water samples and conduct standard tests or send samples for analysis where required by the biosecurity and food safety codes 
Collect data on treatment process and record and report in appropriate manner 
Use, handle and store chemicals appropriately 
Prepare chemical dosing 
Maintain information related to chemical supply and usage 
Monitor water and waste water treatment processes to maintain parameters of operation 
Identify and report process faults and operational conditions of treatment equipment 
Initiate basic equipment and process adjustments to enhance performance 
Compile reports from equipment and water treatment processes 
Clean and store tools and equipment 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

AHCWAT301 - Monitor and operate water treatment processes
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AHCWAT301 - Monitor and operate water treatment processes

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