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

NWPNET042 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor and operate wastewater collection and transfer systems

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency NWPNET042 - Monitor and operate wastewater collection and transfer systems
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the outcomes required to monitor and coordinate the operation of wastewater collection and/or wastewater transfer systems and to measure and report on the operation of the system. The ability to interpret technical documentation, identify and investigate operational problems and to collect and analyse technical information is essential to performance.This unit applies to those working as field staff and operators with a specific responsibility for inspecting and measuring the performance of wastewater collection and/or wastewater transfer systems and for ensuring that flows are regulated according to organisational specifications and system demands.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those related to WHS.Those undertaking this unit would work under indirect supervision, while performing routine tasks, in a familiar context, ensuring minimum damage to the environment. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Networks
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: Monitor system performance and usage
  • Select and check equipment required for monitoring system performance.
  • Schedule and conduct routine inspections and report any identified faults.
  • Collect, analyse and report system performance and usage data.
  • Monitor and coordinate sample collection and records.
       
Element: Regulate flows
  • Inspect and adjust flow regulating systems.
  • Monitor and adjust volumes.
  • Monitor flows and diversions required for repair or emergency activities.
       
Element: Operate and control processes
  • Control and improve processes to maintain operating parameters.
  • Conduct wastewater flow measurements.
  • Identify, address and report process faults.
  • Optimise process performance.
       
Element: Compile process records
  • Compile reports from system data.
  • Record the condition of equipment and report faults or anticipated problems.
       
Element: Monitor system performance and usage
  • Select and check equipment required for monitoring system performance.
  • Schedule and conduct routine inspections and report any identified faults.
  • Collect, analyse and report system performance and usage data.
  • Monitor and coordinate sample collection and records.
       
Element: Regulate flows
  • Inspect and adjust flow regulating systems.
  • Monitor and adjust volumes.
  • Monitor flows and diversions required for repair or emergency activities.
       
Element: Operate and control processes
  • Control and improve processes to maintain operating parameters.
  • Conduct wastewater flow measurements.
  • Identify, address and report process faults.
  • Optimise process performance.
       
Element: Compile process records
  • Compile reports from system data.
  • Record the condition of equipment and report faults or anticipated problems.
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Monitor system performance and usage

1.1 Select and check equipment required for monitoring system performance.

1.2 Schedule and conduct routine inspections and report any identified faults.

1.3 Collect, analyse and report system performance and usage data.

1.4 Monitor and coordinate sample collection and records.

2. Regulate flows

2.1 Inspect and adjust flow regulating systems.

2.2 Monitor and adjust volumes.

2.3 Monitor flows and diversions required for repair or emergency activities.

3. Operate and control processes

3.1 Control and improve processes to maintain operating parameters.

3.2 Conduct wastewater flow measurements.

3.3 Identify, address and report process faults.

3.4 Optimise process performance.

4. Compile process records

4.1 Compile reports from system data.

4.2 Record the condition of equipment and report faults or anticipated problems.

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.

responding to and correcting operational problems

interpreting plans, charts, service search diagrams, instructions, policies and specifications

controlling system operations

identifying control system faults

monitoring and coordinating the operation of wastewater collection and/or wastewater transfer systems

preparing equipment for monitoring and inspections

monitoring the system and collecting, analysing and reporting data according to organisational procedures

reviewing samples and records

adjusting flow regulating systems

monitoring volumes and flows

controlling, integrating and optimising processes

identifying and reporting process faults

measuring wastewater flows

completing relevant workplace documentation

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 hydraulics

coordination and control of processes

system layout and processes

environmental aspects of wastewater collection and transfer systems

infiltration and inflow sources

illegal inflows

discharges

disinfection and chemical use

policies, standard operating procedures and legislation

relevant utilities and service bodies

communication systems

risk factors and potential hazards involved with wastewater pressures and flows

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

effects of weather and conditions on operation of collection and transfer systems

pipes and fittings

gravity systems

pumping and valving systems

control systems

forces including gravitational, valve operation, hydraulic and pumps

Submission Requirements

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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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Monitor system performance and usage

1.1 Select and check equipment required for monitoring system performance.

1.2 Schedule and conduct routine inspections and report any identified faults.

1.3 Collect, analyse and report system performance and usage data.

1.4 Monitor and coordinate sample collection and records.

2. Regulate flows

2.1 Inspect and adjust flow regulating systems.

2.2 Monitor and adjust volumes.

2.3 Monitor flows and diversions required for repair or emergency activities.

3. Operate and control processes

3.1 Control and improve processes to maintain operating parameters.

3.2 Conduct wastewater flow measurements.

3.3 Identify, address and report process faults.

3.4 Optimise process performance.

4. Compile process records

4.1 Compile reports from system data.

4.2 Record the condition of equipment and report faults or anticipated problems.

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
Select and check equipment required for monitoring system performance. 
Schedule and conduct routine inspections and report any identified faults. 
Collect, analyse and report system performance and usage data. 
Monitor and coordinate sample collection and records. 
Inspect and adjust flow regulating systems. 
Monitor and adjust volumes. 
Monitor flows and diversions required for repair or emergency activities. 
Control and improve processes to maintain operating parameters. 
Conduct wastewater flow measurements. 
Identify, address and report process faults. 
Optimise process performance. 
Compile reports from system data. 
Record the condition of equipment and report faults or anticipated problems. 
Select and check equipment required for monitoring system performance. 
Schedule and conduct routine inspections and report any identified faults. 
Collect, analyse and report system performance and usage data. 
Monitor and coordinate sample collection and records. 
Inspect and adjust flow regulating systems. 
Monitor and adjust volumes. 
Monitor flows and diversions required for repair or emergency activities. 
Control and improve processes to maintain operating parameters. 
Conduct wastewater flow measurements. 
Identify, address and report process faults. 
Optimise process performance. 
Compile reports from system data. 
Record the condition of equipment and report faults or anticipated problems. 

Forms

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