Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
NWPSOU003 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify and confirm blue-green algae outbreaks
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
Qualification | - |
Unit of Competency | NWPSOU003 - Identify and confirm blue-green algae outbreaks |
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Description | |||
Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit describes the skills required to sample, identify and confirm outbreaks of blue-green algae blooms.This unit applies to those working as operational staff with a specific responsibility for ensuring that water and/or wastewater quality conforms to organisational standards and complies with statutory requirements.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to. Those undertaking this unit would work under supervision, while performing routine tasks within a familiar context. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication. | ||
Duration and Setting | X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting. Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations. Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors. |
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Competency Field | Source |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Confirm and conduct algae sampling |
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Element: Prepare samples for testing |
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Element: Identify and enumerate blue-green algae |
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Element: Complete documentation |
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Element: Confirm and conduct algae sampling |
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Element: Prepare samples for testing |
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Element: Identify and enumerate blue-green algae |
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Element: Complete documentation |
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