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

NWPTRT031 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and control sedimentation and clarification processes

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency NWPTRT031 - Operate and control sedimentation and clarification processes
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to monitor, operate and control sedimentation and clarification plant; and to measure and report on system performance and process quality control. The ability to identify faults, determine and apply technical adjustments, conduct chemical dosing procedures and produce technical reports are essential to performance.This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for operational staff with a specific responsibility for sediment and clarification processes in water treatment plants.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 safety.Those undertaking this unit would work under supervision, while performing routine tasks, within 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.

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: Monitor sedimentation and clarification plant performance
  • Monitor test results and processes to maintain the parameters of operation.
  • Identify and report process faults and the operational condition of plant.
       
Element: Control chemical use
  • Use, handle and store chemicals.
  • Prepare and apply chemical dosing.
  • Maintain chemical supply and usage records.
       
Element: Operate and control sedimentation and clarification processes
  • Carry out routine plant inspections.
  • Collect process samples and conduct standard tests.
  • Perform process calculations associated with sedimentation and clarification processes.
  • Carry out system adjustments to enhance system performance.
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Collect and report process data.
  • Report observations outside defined parameters for further action.
       
Element: Monitor sedimentation and clarification plant performance
  • Monitor test results and processes to maintain the parameters of operation.
  • Identify and report process faults and the operational condition of plant.
       
Element: Control chemical use
  • Use, handle and store chemicals.
  • Prepare and apply chemical dosing.
  • Maintain chemical supply and usage records.
       
Element: Operate and control sedimentation and clarification processes
  • Carry out routine plant inspections.
  • Collect process samples and conduct standard tests.
  • Perform process calculations associated with sedimentation and clarification processes.
  • Carry out system adjustments to enhance system performance.
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Collect and report process data.
  • Report observations outside defined parameters for further action.
       


Evidence Required

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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 sedimentation and clarification plant performance

1.1 Monitor test results and processes to maintain the parameters of operation.

1.2 Identify and report process faults and the operational condition of plant.

2. Control chemical use

2.1 Use, handle and store chemicals.

2.2 Prepare and apply chemical dosing.

2.3 Maintain chemical supply and usage records.

3. Operate and control sedimentation and clarification processes

3.1 Carry out routine plant inspections.

3.2 Collect process samples and conduct standard tests.

3.3 Perform process calculations associated with sedimentation and clarification processes.

3.4 Carry out system adjustments to enhance system performance.

4. Complete documentation

4.1 Collect and report process data.

4.2 Report observations outside defined parameters for further action.

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.

producing reports and logs

performing process calculations

preparing and applying chemical dosing

identifying control system faults

sampling and testing products

conducting routine plant inspections

taking samples and performing basic tests

making basic system adjustments

completing required 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 layout

lockout procedures for mechanical and electrical installations

relevant utilities and service bodies

settling aids

theory of enhanced particle settling including chemical and physical processes

hazardous materials handling

environment, landscape and ground structure of work area

risk factors and potential hazards relating to water and/or wastewater treatment

chemical dosing processes

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

effects of weather and conditions on operation of site or plant

pumping and valving systems

control systems’ policies and procedures for storing and handling dangerous goods and chemicals

SDS

coagulation/flocculation theory and operation

chemical and/or biological principles that form the basis of sedimentation and clarification processes

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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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 sedimentation and clarification plant performance

1.1 Monitor test results and processes to maintain the parameters of operation.

1.2 Identify and report process faults and the operational condition of plant.

2. Control chemical use

2.1 Use, handle and store chemicals.

2.2 Prepare and apply chemical dosing.

2.3 Maintain chemical supply and usage records.

3. Operate and control sedimentation and clarification processes

3.1 Carry out routine plant inspections.

3.2 Collect process samples and conduct standard tests.

3.3 Perform process calculations associated with sedimentation and clarification processes.

3.4 Carry out system adjustments to enhance system performance.

4. Complete documentation

4.1 Collect and report process data.

4.2 Report observations outside defined parameters for further action.

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
Monitor test results and processes to maintain the parameters of operation. 
Identify and report process faults and the operational condition of plant. 
Use, handle and store chemicals. 
Prepare and apply chemical dosing. 
Maintain chemical supply and usage records. 
Carry out routine plant inspections. 
Collect process samples and conduct standard tests. 
Perform process calculations associated with sedimentation and clarification processes. 
Carry out system adjustments to enhance system performance. 
Collect and report process data. 
Report observations outside defined parameters for further action. 
Monitor test results and processes to maintain the parameters of operation. 
Identify and report process faults and the operational condition of plant. 
Use, handle and store chemicals. 
Prepare and apply chemical dosing. 
Maintain chemical supply and usage records. 
Carry out routine plant inspections. 
Collect process samples and conduct standard tests. 
Perform process calculations associated with sedimentation and clarification processes. 
Carry out system adjustments to enhance system performance. 
Collect and report process data. 
Report observations outside defined parameters for further action. 

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