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

NWPTRT085 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assess and improve wastewater processes to control microbial impacts

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency NWPTRT085 - Assess and improve wastewater processes to control microbial impacts
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to identify wastewater microorganisms and select appropriate measures to optimise the growth of beneficial microorganisms.This unit applies to those working as wastewater treatment operational specialists.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 autonomously, performing sophisticated tasks in 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: Investigate wastewater microorganisms
  • Identify a range of typical wastewater microorganisms.
  • Identify the general characteristics of different types of microorganisms.
  • Identify wastewater characteristics that impact on microorganism growth.
  • Identify the problems caused by microorganisms in specific wastewater treatment processes.
       
Element: Select strategies to optimise the growth of beneficial microorganisms
  • Investigate the cause of effluent quality issues.
  • Investigate the operational status of the wastewater treatment process.
  • Assess the effectiveness of various process control strategies to optimise the growth of beneficial microorganisms.
  • Select the most appropriate method.
       
Element: Identify and report on appropriate process controls
  • Identify treatment process conditions for optimising the growth of beneficial microorganisms.
  • Report on appropriate treatment processes and associated sampling and testing requirements.
       
Element: Investigate wastewater microorganisms
  • Identify a range of typical wastewater microorganisms.
  • Identify the general characteristics of different types of microorganisms.
  • Identify wastewater characteristics that impact on microorganism growth.
  • Identify the problems caused by microorganisms in specific wastewater treatment processes.
       
Element: Select strategies to optimise the growth of beneficial microorganisms
  • Investigate the cause of effluent quality issues.
  • Investigate the operational status of the wastewater treatment process.
  • Assess the effectiveness of various process control strategies to optimise the growth of beneficial microorganisms.
  • Select the most appropriate method.
       
Element: Identify and report on appropriate process controls
  • Identify treatment process conditions for optimising the growth of beneficial microorganisms.
  • Report on appropriate treatment processes and associated sampling and testing requirements.
       


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. Investigate wastewater microorganisms

1.1 Identify a range of typical wastewater microorganisms.

1.2 Identify the general characteristics of different types of microorganisms.

1.3 Identify wastewater characteristics that impact on microorganism growth.

1.4 Identify the problems caused by microorganisms in specific wastewater treatment processes.

2. Select strategies to optimise the growth of beneficial microorganisms

2.1 Investigate the cause of effluent quality issues.

2.2 Investigate the operational status of the wastewater treatment process.

2.3 Assess the effectiveness of various process control strategies to optimise the growth of beneficial microorganisms.

2.4 Select the most appropriate method.

3. Identify and report on appropriate process controls

3.1 Identify treatment process conditions for optimising the growth of beneficial microorganisms.

3.2 Report on appropriate treatment processes and associated sampling and testing requirements.

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.

interpreting a range of complex and technical documents, including:

regulatory, legislative, licensing and organisational requirements

codes and standards

specifications

organisational policies

identifying wastewater microorganisms

identifying a range of wastewater microorganisms, and their general characteristics and types of problems caused

preparing reports outlining the optimum treatment for various microorganisms including measures to ensure validity

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.

types, lifecycle, characteristics of wastewater microorganisms

operational problems caused by wastewater microorganisms

effluent quality problems caused by wastewater microorganisms

relevant legislation, standards and workplace policies and procedures

principles of wastewater treatment processes

process control strategies

properties and mode of action of chemical additives

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. Investigate wastewater microorganisms

1.1 Identify a range of typical wastewater microorganisms.

1.2 Identify the general characteristics of different types of microorganisms.

1.3 Identify wastewater characteristics that impact on microorganism growth.

1.4 Identify the problems caused by microorganisms in specific wastewater treatment processes.

2. Select strategies to optimise the growth of beneficial microorganisms

2.1 Investigate the cause of effluent quality issues.

2.2 Investigate the operational status of the wastewater treatment process.

2.3 Assess the effectiveness of various process control strategies to optimise the growth of beneficial microorganisms.

2.4 Select the most appropriate method.

3. Identify and report on appropriate process controls

3.1 Identify treatment process conditions for optimising the growth of beneficial microorganisms.

3.2 Report on appropriate treatment processes and associated sampling and testing requirements.

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
Identify a range of typical wastewater microorganisms. 
Identify the general characteristics of different types of microorganisms. 
Identify wastewater characteristics that impact on microorganism growth. 
Identify the problems caused by microorganisms in specific wastewater treatment processes. 
Investigate the cause of effluent quality issues. 
Investigate the operational status of the wastewater treatment process. 
Assess the effectiveness of various process control strategies to optimise the growth of beneficial microorganisms. 
Select the most appropriate method. 
Identify treatment process conditions for optimising the growth of beneficial microorganisms. 
Report on appropriate treatment processes and associated sampling and testing requirements. 
Identify a range of typical wastewater microorganisms. 
Identify the general characteristics of different types of microorganisms. 
Identify wastewater characteristics that impact on microorganism growth. 
Identify the problems caused by microorganisms in specific wastewater treatment processes. 
Investigate the cause of effluent quality issues. 
Investigate the operational status of the wastewater treatment process. 
Assess the effectiveness of various process control strategies to optimise the growth of beneficial microorganisms. 
Select the most appropriate method. 
Identify treatment process conditions for optimising the growth of beneficial microorganisms. 
Report on appropriate treatment processes and associated sampling and testing requirements. 

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