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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare the waste water treatment process for operation
   • Confirm chemicals and test equipment are ready for use
   • Confirm services are available and ready for operation
   • Select, fit and use personal protective equipment according to workplace safety procedures
   • Conduct pre-operational checks according to operating procedures
   • Calibrate instrumentation and test equipment according to operating specifications
   • Identify and report health and safety hazards and maintenance requirements according to workplace safety procedures
2. Operate and monitor the waste water treatment process
   • Start the waste water treatment system according to operating procedures
   • Confirm operating condition is maintained within operating requirements
   • Monitor, test and adjust waste water quality according to operating procedures
   • Operate first flush systems during rainfall events
   • Ensure the work area is maintained to workplace cleaning standards
3. Analyse and respond to abnormal performance
   • Analyse water condition and plant operating conditions according to workplace procedures and manufacturer’s guidelines
   • Take corrective action in response to hazards, out-of-specification test results and/or plant performance
   • Implement emergency procedures according to workplace safety procedures
4. Hand over waste water treatment system
   • Maintain workplace records according to workplace procedures
   • Carry out handover according to workplace procedures
   • Ensure operators are aware of system status and related equipment at completion of handover
5. Shut down the waste water treatment system
   • Safely shut down the system according to operating procedures
   • Prepare the system for storage in shutdown mode according to operating procedures
   • Identify and report operational maintenance requirements according to workplace procedures