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

NWPTRT012 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and control fluoride addition process

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency NWPTRT012 - Operate and control fluoride addition process
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to monitor and operate fluoridation processes and to report on water quality control.This unit applies to those working as water operators responsible for fluoridation processes in water treatment. It may be a requirement for compliance with state and territory legislation and government water quality guidelines.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 relating to WHS.Those undertaking this unit would work under supervision, while performing routine tasks, in a range of familiar contexts.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.

Some components of this unit require assessment in a workplace environment therefore the unit is not suitable for fully external or electronic based assessment.

Consideration must be given to holistic assessment for this unit. Refer to advice in the companion volumes.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Treatment
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
  • Determine work requirements.
  • Select and check equipment and tools required to meet safety requirements of task and site.
  • Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.
       
Element: Monitor process performance
  • Monitor fluoridation processes.
  • Collect process samples and conduct standard tests.
  • Maintain and monitor relevant WHS requirements.
  • Collect and record process data and perform calculations.
       
Element: Prepare and apply fluoride dosing
  • Handle, use and store fluoridation chemicals.
  • Apply fluoride dosing and perform calculations.
  • Monitor fluoride levels.
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Maintain information relating to fluoride supply and usage.
  • Produce information relating to maintenance and operation.
  • Record information and submit for continuous improvement and incident management.
       
Element: Plan and prepare for work
  • Determine work requirements.
  • Select and check equipment and tools required to meet safety requirements of task and site.
  • Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.
       
Element: Monitor process performance
  • Monitor fluoridation processes.
  • Collect process samples and conduct standard tests.
  • Maintain and monitor relevant WHS requirements.
  • Collect and record process data and perform calculations.
       
Element: Prepare and apply fluoride dosing
  • Handle, use and store fluoridation chemicals.
  • Apply fluoride dosing and perform calculations.
  • Monitor fluoride levels.
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Maintain information relating to fluoride supply and usage.
  • Produce information relating to maintenance and operation.
  • Record information and submit for continuous improvement and incident management.
       


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. Plan and prepare for work

1.1 Determine work requirements.

1.2 Select and check equipment and tools required to meet safety requirements of task and site.

1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.

2. Monitor process performance

2.1 Monitor fluoridation processes.

2.2 Collect process samples and conduct standard tests.

2.3 Maintain and monitor relevant WHS requirements.

2.4 Collect and record process data and perform calculations.

3. Prepare and apply fluoride dosing

3.1 Handle, use and store fluoridation chemicals.

3.2 Apply fluoride dosing and perform calculations.

3.3 Monitor fluoride levels.

4. Complete documentation

4.1 Maintain information relating to fluoride supply and usage.

4.2 Produce information relating to maintenance and operation.

4.3 Record information and submit for continuous improvement and incident management.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. To be deemed competent the candidate must be assessed in at least one of the fluoridation processes listed in the Range of Conditions. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

applying policies, regulatory standards and standard operating procedures relevant to fluoridation

receiving, clarifying and confirming work instructions

performing chemical dosing calculations

identifying and reporting control system faults and operational problems

identifying and reporting hazards

using literacy skills to produce reports and logs and interpreting a range of workplace documents

interpreting and following safety data sheets (SDS)

preparing for work

selecting and using appropriate tools and equipment, including personal protective equipment

calculating average fluoride concentrations

collecting process samples and determining fluoride residuals

collecting and reporting process data

preparing and applying fluoride dosing safely

completing log sheets

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.

properties of fluoridation chemicals

fluoridation and its relationship to public health

fluoride sampling and record keeping

fluoride addition points

fluoride system layout and security

policies and standard operating procedures for fluoride processes

safe handling using SDS and disposal of fluoride compounds

risk factors and potential hazards associated with fluoridation

work-related fluoride calculations

fluoride dosing processes

automatic feed rate control systems

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.

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. Plan and prepare for work

1.1 Determine work requirements.

1.2 Select and check equipment and tools required to meet safety requirements of task and site.

1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.

2. Monitor process performance

2.1 Monitor fluoridation processes.

2.2 Collect process samples and conduct standard tests.

2.3 Maintain and monitor relevant WHS requirements.

2.4 Collect and record process data and perform calculations.

3. Prepare and apply fluoride dosing

3.1 Handle, use and store fluoridation chemicals.

3.2 Apply fluoride dosing and perform calculations.

3.3 Monitor fluoride levels.

4. Complete documentation

4.1 Maintain information relating to fluoride supply and usage.

4.2 Produce information relating to maintenance and operation.

4.3 Record information and submit for continuous improvement and incident management.

Types of fluoridation processes:

sodium fluoride

fluorosilicic acid

sodium fluorosilicate

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
Determine work requirements. 
Select and check equipment and tools required to meet safety requirements of task and site. 
Select, fit and use personal protective equipment. 
Monitor fluoridation processes. 
Collect process samples and conduct standard tests. 
Maintain and monitor relevant WHS requirements. 
Collect and record process data and perform calculations. 
Handle, use and store fluoridation chemicals. 
Apply fluoride dosing and perform calculations. 
Monitor fluoride levels. 
Maintain information relating to fluoride supply and usage. 
Produce information relating to maintenance and operation. 
Record information and submit for continuous improvement and incident management. 
Determine work requirements. 
Select and check equipment and tools required to meet safety requirements of task and site. 
Select, fit and use personal protective equipment. 
Monitor fluoridation processes. 
Collect process samples and conduct standard tests. 
Maintain and monitor relevant WHS requirements. 
Collect and record process data and perform calculations. 
Handle, use and store fluoridation chemicals. 
Apply fluoride dosing and perform calculations. 
Monitor fluoride levels. 
Maintain information relating to fluoride supply and usage. 
Produce information relating to maintenance and operation. 
Record information and submit for continuous improvement and incident management. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

NWPTRT012 - Operate and control fluoride addition process
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