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

NWPTRT043 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and control membrane filters

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency NWPTRT043 - Operate and control membrane filters
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills required to monitor, operate and control membrane filtration plant, including micro and ultrafiltration, and to measure and report on system performance and process quality control. The ability to identify faults, determine and apply technical adjustments and conduct chemical dosing procedures is essential to performance.This unit applies to operational staff members with a specific responsibility for membrane filtration processes in 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 WHS.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: Monitor membrane filtration plant performance
  • Monitor test results and processes to maintain the parameters of operation.
  • Identify and report process faults and the operational condition of plant.
  • Select, fit and use required safety equipment, including personal protective equipment.
       
Element: Control chemical use
  • Use, handle and store chemicals.
  • Determine chemical dosing.
  • Maintain chemical supply and usage records.
       
Element: Operate and control membrane filtration process
  • Carry out routine plant inspections.
  • Conduct and analyse process tests and determine performance against plant operational requirements.
  • Make integrated process adjustments to improve system performance.
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Collect and record process data.
  • Report observations outside defined parameters for further action.
       
Element: Monitor membrane filtration plant performance
  • Monitor test results and processes to maintain the parameters of operation.
  • Identify and report process faults and the operational condition of plant.
  • Select, fit and use required safety equipment, including personal protective equipment.
       
Element: Control chemical use
  • Use, handle and store chemicals.
  • Determine chemical dosing.
  • Maintain chemical supply and usage records.
       
Element: Operate and control membrane filtration process
  • Carry out routine plant inspections.
  • Conduct and analyse process tests and determine performance against plant operational requirements.
  • Make integrated process adjustments to improve system performance.
       
Element: Complete documentation
  • Collect and record process data.
  • Report observations outside defined parameters 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. Monitor membrane filtration 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.

1.3 Select, fit and use required safety equipment, including personal protective equipment.

2. Control chemical use

2.1 Use, handle and store chemicals.

2.2 Determine chemical dosing.

2.3 Maintain chemical supply and usage records.

3. Operate and control membrane filtration process

3.1 Carry out routine plant inspections.

3.2 Conduct and analyse process tests and determine performance against plant operational requirements.

3.3 Make integrated process adjustments to improve system performance.

4. Complete documentation

4.1 Collect and record 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.

identifying and correcting operational problems

producing reports and logs

performing system calculations

identifying control system faults

monitoring test results and processes

identifying and reporting faults

taking samples and performing basic tests

making basic process adjustments, including at least one of:

pH correction

backwash frequency

clean in place cycles

collecting data and 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

system processes

lockout procedures for mechanical and electrical installations

hazardous materials handling

risk factors and potential hazards involved with membrane filtration processes

interpretation of safety data sheets

equipment operation, capacity and limitations

pumping and valving systems

mechanical and electrical control systems

principles that form the basis of membrane filtration processes for water or wastewater treatment

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. Monitor membrane filtration 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.

1.3 Select, fit and use required safety equipment, including personal protective equipment.

2. Control chemical use

2.1 Use, handle and store chemicals.

2.2 Determine chemical dosing.

2.3 Maintain chemical supply and usage records.

3. Operate and control membrane filtration process

3.1 Carry out routine plant inspections.

3.2 Conduct and analyse process tests and determine performance against plant operational requirements.

3.3 Make integrated process adjustments to improve system performance.

4. Complete documentation

4.1 Collect and record 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. 
Select, fit and use required safety equipment, including personal protective equipment. 
Use, handle and store chemicals. 
Determine chemical dosing. 
Maintain chemical supply and usage records. 
Carry out routine plant inspections. 
Conduct and analyse process tests and determine performance against plant operational requirements. 
Make integrated process adjustments to improve system performance. 
Collect and record 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. 
Select, fit and use required safety equipment, including personal protective equipment. 
Use, handle and store chemicals. 
Determine chemical dosing. 
Maintain chemical supply and usage records. 
Carry out routine plant inspections. 
Conduct and analyse process tests and determine performance against plant operational requirements. 
Make integrated process adjustments to improve system performance. 
Collect and record process data. 
Report observations outside defined parameters for further action. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

NWPTRT043 - Operate and control membrane filters
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