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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Plan and prepare to reclaim and treat water
   • Access, interpret and apply water reclaiming and treating documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Use appropriate communication methods
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Select appropriate reagents
   • Carry out equipment pre-start checks
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
2. Treat water
   • Dose reagents at approved levels
   • Take sample and test
   • Monitor water storage levels and reject and/or permeate flows
3. Extract water
   • Pump water to storage
4. Operate and monitor equipment
   • Read and interpret data from equipment indicators and maintain flow rates
   • Continuously inspect plant and identify defects and potential problems
   • Adjust equipment to approved operating parameters and optimise performance, maintain efficient water treatment systems and meet water quality targets
   • Control feed to equipment
5. Clean up
   • Clean plant and equipment
   • Clean and store auxiliary equipment
   • Complete documentation clearly, concisely and on time
   • Complete end of shift reports and records
6. Plan and prepare to reclaim and treat water
   • Access, interpret and apply water reclaiming and treating documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant
   • Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements
   • Use appropriate communication methods
   • Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities
   • Select appropriate reagents
   • Carry out equipment pre-start checks
   • Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures
   • Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency
7. Treat water
   • Dose reagents at approved levels
   • Take sample and test
   • Monitor water storage levels and reject and/or permeate flows
8. Extract water
   • Pump water to storage
9. Operate and monitor equipment
   • Read and interpret data from equipment indicators and maintain flow rates
   • Continuously inspect plant and identify defects and potential problems
   • Adjust equipment to approved operating parameters and optimise performance, maintain efficient water treatment systems and meet water quality targets
   • Control feed to equipment
   • Clean plant and equipment
   • Clean and store auxiliary equipment
   • Complete documentation clearly, concisely and on time
   • Complete end of shift reports and records

Performance Evidence

Evidence is required to be collected that demonstrates a candidate’s competency in this unit. Evidence must be relevant to the roles within this sector’s work operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria of this unit and include evidence that the candidate:

locates and applies relevant documentation, policies and procedures

implements the requirements, procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient completion of the reclaiming and treating of water including:

selecting and using the required tools and equipment

treating water

extracting water

operating and monitoring equipment

works effectively with others to undertake and complete the reclaiming and treating of water that meets all of the required outcomes including:

using a range of communication techniques to convey information to others

maintaining written and verbal reporting requirements and procedures

demonstrates completion of reclaiming and treating water that safely, effectively and efficiently meets all of the required outcomes on more than one (1) occasion including:

completing water treatment operations

completing extracting operations

reading and interpreting data from equipment indicators

inspecting, identifying defects in and adjusting equipment

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge in reclaiming and treating water through:

identifying, assessing, addressing and reporting hazards

interpreting reports and data

identifying and addressing contaminants

identifying equipment processes, technical capability and limitations

identifying and using reagents

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