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

NWPTRT034 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and control activated carbon processes

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency NWPTRT034 - Operate and control activated carbon processes
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to operate and control activated carbon processes. The ability to identify faults and determine and apply technical adjustments is essential to performance.This unit applies to those working as operational staff in treatment.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.Those undertaking this unit would work under supervision, while performing routine tasks, within a familiar context.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 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 to meet safety requirements of task and site.
  • Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.
       
Element: Operate and control process
  • Carry out routine inspection on assets.
  • Collect process samples.
  • Carry out routine tests.
  • Prepare samples for laboratory testing.
  • Identify and report process faults and operational condition of assets.
  • Carry out basic process adjustments to enhance process performance.
  • Monitor processes to maintain parameters of operation.
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Collect and record and complete process data.
  • Identify data that falls outside normal parameters and report for further action.
       
Element: Plan and prepare for work
  • Determine work requirements.
  • Select and check equipment to meet safety requirements of task and site.
  • Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.
       
Element: Operate and control process
  • Carry out routine inspection on assets.
  • Collect process samples.
  • Carry out routine tests.
  • Prepare samples for laboratory testing.
  • Identify and report process faults and operational condition of assets.
  • Carry out basic process adjustments to enhance process performance.
  • Monitor processes to maintain parameters of operation.
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Collect and record and complete process data.
  • Identify data that falls outside normal parameters and report for further action.
       


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 to meet safety requirements of task and site.

1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.

2. Operate and control process

2.1 Carry out routine inspection on assets.

2.2 Collect process samples.

2.3 Carry out routine tests.

2.4 Prepare samples for laboratory testing.

2.5 Identify and report process faults and operational condition of assets.

2.6 Carry out basic process adjustments to enhance process performance.

2.7 Monitor processes to maintain parameters of operation.

3. Complete documentation

3.1 Collect and record and complete process data.

3.2 Identify data that falls outside normal parameters and report for further action.

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

identifying and reporting faults

conducting routine plant inspections on asset conditions

taking samples and performing basic tests, including at least one of:

jar testing

odour analysis

UV274

applying basic process formulae including at least one of:

dosage (PAC)

empty bed contact time

bed expansion

backwash flow rates (BAC, GAC)

making basic process adjustments according to instructions including at least one of:

dosage

flow rate

detention time (PAC)

backwash flow rate

backwash frequency

process flow rate (BAC, GAC)

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.

risk factors and potential hazards associated with activated carbon

adsorption principles

principles that form the basis of activated carbon processes

water quality characteristics

TOC, DOC, AOC, BDOC

features and components of activated carbon including feeders

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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 to meet safety requirements of task and site.

1.3 Select, fit and use personal protective equipment.

2. Operate and control process

2.1 Carry out routine inspection on assets.

2.2 Collect process samples.

2.3 Carry out routine tests.

2.4 Prepare samples for laboratory testing.

2.5 Identify and report process faults and operational condition of assets.

2.6 Carry out basic process adjustments to enhance process performance.

2.7 Monitor processes to maintain parameters of operation.

3. Complete documentation

3.1 Collect and record and complete process data.

3.2 Identify data that falls outside normal parameters and report for further action.

Processes include:

powdered activated carbon (PAC)

granular activated carbon (GAC)

biologically activated carbon (BAC)

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 to meet safety requirements of task and site. 
Select, fit and use personal protective equipment. 
Carry out routine inspection on assets. 
Collect process samples. 
Carry out routine tests. 
Prepare samples for laboratory testing. 
Identify and report process faults and operational condition of assets. 
Carry out basic process adjustments to enhance process performance. 
Monitor processes to maintain parameters of operation. 
Collect and record and complete process data. 
Identify data that falls outside normal parameters and report for further action. 
Determine work requirements. 
Select and check equipment to meet safety requirements of task and site. 
Select, fit and use personal protective equipment. 
Carry out routine inspection on assets. 
Collect process samples. 
Carry out routine tests. 
Prepare samples for laboratory testing. 
Identify and report process faults and operational condition of assets. 
Carry out basic process adjustments to enhance process performance. 
Monitor processes to maintain parameters of operation. 
Collect and record and complete process data. 
Identify data that falls outside normal parameters and report for further action. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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