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Evidence Guide: NWPSOU001 - Respond to blue-green algae outbreaks

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NWPSOU001 - Respond to blue-green algae outbreaks

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

Confirm blue-green algae outbreak

  1. Receive reports of blue-green algae outbreak.
  2. Verify the extent and locations of blue-green algae outbreak.
Receive reports of blue-green algae outbreak.

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Verify the extent and locations of blue-green algae outbreak.

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Prepare samples for testing

  1. Confirm procedures for sampling and sampling locations.
  2. Check organisational procedures.
  3. Prepare sampling equipment.
  4. Identify location and extent of outbreak.
  5. Select sample points.
  6. Carry out sampling.
  7. Prepare and send samples for testing.
Confirm procedures for sampling and sampling locations.

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Check organisational procedures.

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Prepare sampling equipment.

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Identify location and extent of outbreak.

Completed
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Select sample points.

Completed
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Carry out sampling.

Completed
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Prepare and send samples for testing.

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Respond to blue-green algae outbreak

  1. Evaluate potential blue-green algae control methods and select and implement appropriate actions.
  2. Advise affected people.
  3. Monitor and inspect area.
Evaluate potential blue-green algae control methods and select and implement appropriate actions.

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Advise affected people.

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Monitor and inspect area.

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Report on blue-green algae outbreak

  1. Collect and interpret process data.
  2. Compile data report.
  3. Report observations outside defined parameters for further action.
Collect and interpret process data.

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Compile data report.

Completed
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Report observations outside defined parameters for further action.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Confirm blue-green algae outbreak

  1. Receive reports of blue-green algae outbreak.
  2. Verify the extent and locations of blue-green algae outbreak.
Receive reports of blue-green algae outbreak.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Verify the extent and locations of blue-green algae outbreak.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare samples for testing

  1. Confirm procedures for sampling and sampling locations.
  2. Check organisational procedures.
  3. Prepare sampling equipment.
  4. Identify location and extent of outbreak.
  5. Select sample points.
  6. Carry out sampling.
  7. Prepare and send samples for testing.
Confirm procedures for sampling and sampling locations.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check organisational procedures.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare sampling equipment.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Identify location and extent of outbreak.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select sample points.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carry out sampling.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepare and send samples for testing.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Respond to blue-green algae outbreak

  1. Evaluate potential blue-green algae control methods and select and implement appropriate actions.
  2. Advise affected people.
  3. Monitor and inspect area.
Evaluate potential blue-green algae control methods and select and implement appropriate actions.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Advise affected people.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monitor and inspect area.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report on blue-green algae outbreak

  1. Collect and interpret process data.
  2. Compile data report.
  3. Report observations outside defined parameters for further action.
Collect and interpret process data.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Compile data report.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Report observations outside defined parameters for further action.

Completed
Date:

Teacher:		 Evidence:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assessed

Teacher: ___________________________________ Date: _________

Signature: ________________________________________________

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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. Confirm blue-green algae outbreak

1.1 Receive reports of blue-green algae outbreak.

1.2 Verify the extent and locations of blue-green algae outbreak.

2. Prepare samples for testing

2.1 Confirm procedures for sampling and sampling locations.

2.2 Check organisational procedures.

2.3 Prepare sampling equipment.

2.4 Identify location and extent of outbreak.

2.5 Select sample points.

2.6 Carry out sampling.

2.7 Prepare and send samples for testing.

3. Respond to blue-green algae outbreak

3.1 Evaluate potential blue-green algae control methods and select and implement appropriate actions.

3.2 Advise affected people.

3.3 Monitor and inspect area.

4. Report on blue-green algae outbreak

4.1 Collect and interpret process data.

4.2 Compile data report.

4.3 Report observations outside defined parameters for further action.

Required Skills and Knowledge

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. Confirm blue-green algae outbreak

1.1 Receive reports of blue-green algae outbreak.

1.2 Verify the extent and locations of blue-green algae outbreak.

2. Prepare samples for testing

2.1 Confirm procedures for sampling and sampling locations.

2.2 Check organisational procedures.

2.3 Prepare sampling equipment.

2.4 Identify location and extent of outbreak.

2.5 Select sample points.

2.6 Carry out sampling.

2.7 Prepare and send samples for testing.

3. Respond to blue-green algae outbreak

3.1 Evaluate potential blue-green algae control methods and select and implement appropriate actions.

3.2 Advise affected people.

3.3 Monitor and inspect area.

4. Report on blue-green algae outbreak

4.1 Collect and interpret process data.

4.2 Compile data report.

4.3 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. The candidate must be assessed in at least one of the blue-green algae outbreak areas listed in the Range of Conditions. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

performing blue-green algae sampling

maintaining integrity of samples

recording required information and basic data reporting

implementing response plans

selecting control methods such as isolation of the area

reporting to supervisor depending on the extent of the outbreak

notifying affected people, for example by phone

identifying who to notify

selecting appropriate method of notification

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 and purposes of blue-green algae samples

procedures and techniques for blue-green algae sampling

all blue-green algae outbreak areas

hazards associated with collection of blue-green algae samples

characteristics of blue-green algae

problems caused by blue-green algal blooms

methods of blue-green algae control

strategy and emergency planning

hazardous materials handling for algaecides

material safety data sheets

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

Range Statement

Blue-green algae outbreak areas include:

rivers, streams, creeks

dams

lagoons

billabongs