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Evidence Guide: NWP368A - Respond to blue green algae incidents

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NWP368A - Respond to blue green algae incidents

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Confirm blue green algae outbreaks.

  1. Receive and confirm reports of blue green algal bloom in accordance with organisational and statutory requirements.
  2. Verify the extent and locations of blue green algae outbreaks.
Receive and confirm reports of blue green algal bloom in accordance with organisational and statutory requirements.

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Verify the extent and locations of blue green algae outbreaks.

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Respond to blue green algae incidents.

  1. Evaluate potential blue green algae control methods and select and implement appropriate actions according to organisational procedures.
  2. Collect, interpret and report process data according to organisational and plant requirements.
  3. Implement response plans according to organisational requirements.
Evaluate potential blue green algae control methods and select and implement appropriate actions according to organisational procedures.

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Collect, interpret and report process data according to organisational and plant requirements.

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Implement response plans according to organisational requirements.

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Compile blue green algae reports.

  1. Compile reports to meet organisational requirements.
  2. Report observations outside defined parameters for further action.
Compile reports to meet organisational requirements.

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Report observations outside defined parameters for further action.

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

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

The candidate should demonstrate the ability to implement response plans and report blue algae incidents according to organisational and statutory requirements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Access to the workplace and resources including:

documentation that should normally be available in a water industry organisation

relevant codes, standards, and government regulations.

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.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:

competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace

where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice

a decision of competence only taken at the point when the assessor has complete confidence in the person's competence over time and in various contexts

all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence

where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time

assessment can be through simulated project-based activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator, any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and reflecting the requirements of the competency and the work being performed.

Required Skills and Knowledge

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required skills:

identify and respond to blue green algae problems

produce reports and logs

use safety and personal protective equipment

interpret instructions

interpret policies, procedures and standards

communicate with employees and/or customers

use communication equipment

give and receive instructions

work effectively as part of a team

determine process requirements

operate control equipment

perform system calculations.

Required knowledge:

characteristics of blue green algae

problems caused by blue green algae blooms

methods of blue green algae control

strategy and emergency planning

policies, procedures and legislation

relevant utilities and service bodies

communication systems

hazardous materials handling for algicides

material safety data sheets

impact of blue green algae on water and/or wastewater treatment processes

risk factors and potential hazards

equipment operation, capacity and limitations.

Range Statement

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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.

Control methods may include:

use of alternative water supplies

changes to off take levels

flow and water level control

land utilisation of wastewater effluent

mixing

scum barriers

mechanical removal processes

micro straining

dissolved air flotation

chemical treatment

activated carbon

algicides

nutrient removal

oxidation.

Organisational and statutory requirements may include:

by-laws and organisational policies

standard operating procedures including for:

chemicals

dangerous goods

lifts and cranes

environment protection

occupational health and safety, including use of personal protective equipment

Australian Drinking Water Guidelines

National Water Quality Management strategy

World Health Organisation standards

licensing agreements

Environment Protection Authority regulations.

Process data may include:

cell counts

blue green algae type

toxicity

odour

location of bloom

water clarity

flow rates.

Response plans may include:

contingency plans

nutrient control plans

emergency management plans.

Reports may include:

organisational reports:

alert levels

government agencies

water users/special consumers

media

environmental reports

chemical usage

plant performance data.