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

RIIWMG302A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Reclaim and treat water

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency RIIWMG302A - Reclaim and treat water
Description This unit covers reclaiming and treating of water in the metalliferous mining industry. It includes: planning and preparing, treating water, extracting water, operating and monitoring equipment, and conducting housekeeping activities.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies in all contexts to the reclaiming and treating of water during processing and also applies to the treatment of raw water to make it potable. It is appropriate for those working in technician roles, at worksites within:Metalliferous mining
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable. Not applicable.
Competency Field Refer to Unit Sector(s).
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
  • Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to reclaiming and treating of water
  • Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details
  • Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods
  • Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
  • Select appropriate type of reagents
  • Perform equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation
  • Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards
  • Identify, address and report environmental issues
  • Adhere to emergency procedures
       
Element: Treat water
  • Dose reagents at approved levels
  • Take sample and test according to site requirements
  • Monitor water storage levels and reject and or permeate flows
       
Element: Extract water
  • Pump water to storage
       
Element: Operate and monitor equipment
  • Read and interpret data from equipment indicators to maintain flow rates
  • Continuously inspect plant and identify defects and potential problems
  • Adjust equipment to approved operating parameters to optimise performance, maintain efficient water treatment systems and to meet water quality targets
  • Control feed to equipment
  • Observe safety procedures
       
Element: Conduct housekeeping activities
  • Clean plant and equipment
  • Clean and store auxiliary equipment
  • Manage and report hazards
  • Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time
  • Pass on shift changeover details to oncoming shift
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:

knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for reclaiming and treating of water

implementation of requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the reclaiming and treating of water

working with others to undertake and complete the reclaiming and treating of water that meets all of the required outcomes

consistent timely completion of the reclaiming and treating of water that safely, effectively and efficiently meets the required outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.

Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.

Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in the work environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.

Method of assessment

This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:

written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge

observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

implementation of appropriate requirement, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of required outcomes

consistently achieving the required outcomes

first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:

working with others to undertake and complete the reclaiming and treating of water

Guidance information for assessment

Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Specific skills are required to achieve the performance criteria in this unit, particularly for the application in the various circumstances in which this unit may be applied. This includes the ability to carry out the following as required to reclaim and treat water systems:

apply legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

identify hazards

apply hazardous goods handling requirements and procedures

interpret reports

apply lifting techniques (manual, cranes and loads)

apply records maintenance requirements

apply safe work practices

use hand and power tools

Required knowledge

Specific knowledge is required to achieve the performance criteria of this unit, particularly its application in a variety of circumstances in which the unit may be used. This includes knowledge of the following as required to reclaim and treat water systems:

breakdown procedures

contaminants

emergency procedures

environmental procedures

equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

equipment safety requirements

hazardous goods procedures and consequences of spills

OHS procedures

operational procedures and checks

reagents

site procedures

site safety requirements

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Relevant compliance documentation may include:

legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures

manufacturer's guidelines and specifications

Australian standards

code of practice

Employment and Workplace Relations legislation

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation

Pre-start checks may include:

availability of equipment

detection of conditions that are unusual

job requirements

personnel availability

walk through the plant/around settling pond/drive along pipe line

Environmental issues may include:

drainage

emissions

flora and fauna

hazardous chemicals

recycling

run-off

spills

waste management and disposal

water quality

Monitoring may include the checking of:

blockages and spillages

concentration levels

fumes and other toxins (e.g. hydrogen cyanide)

wear and tear

Indicator readings may measure:

current

flow

level

pressure

unusual noises (e.g. cavitation)

vibrations

Plant may include:

pumps (fixed)

lines

storage tanks/dams

Safety procedures may include:

radiation sources

contamination

pressurised systems

reagents

Equipment and plant cleaning methods may include:

de-scaling

Auxiliary equipment may be anything that is portable and mobile that is not part of the fixed infrastructure, and may include:

discharge lines

generated sets

hand and power tools

hoses (water and air)

level indicators

pump system

strainers

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
Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to reclaiming and treating of water 
Receive, interpret and clarify shift changeover details 
Communicate with other personnel using approved communication methods 
Select personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 
Select appropriate type of reagents 
Perform equipment pre-start checks to ensure equipment is ready for operation 
Identify, address and report potential risks and hazards 
Identify, address and report environmental issues 
Adhere to emergency procedures 
Dose reagents at approved levels 
Take sample and test according to site requirements 
Monitor water storage levels and reject and or permeate flows 
Pump water to storage 
Read and interpret data from equipment indicators to maintain flow rates 
Continuously inspect plant and identify defects and potential problems 
Adjust equipment to approved operating parameters to optimise performance, maintain efficient water treatment systems and to meet water quality targets 
Control feed to equipment 
Observe safety procedures 
Clean plant and equipment 
Clean and store auxiliary equipment 
Manage and report hazards 
Complete all required documentation clearly, concisely and on time 
Pass on shift changeover details to oncoming shift 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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