Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
NWPTRT015 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate and control coagulation and flocculation processes
Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024
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Unit of Competency | NWPTRT015 - Operate and control coagulation and flocculation processes |
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Employability Skills | |||
Learning Outcomes and Application | This unit of competency describes the skills required to monitor, operate and control coagulation and flocculation processes; and to measure and report on system performance and quality control. The ability to identify faults, determine and apply technical adjustments and conduct chemical dosing procedures.This unit applies to those working as operational staff with a specific responsibility for coagulation and flocculation processes in water and wastewater plants. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory, statutory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to, particularly those relating to safety, water testing, chemical dosing, handling and storage of hazardous substances and dangerous goods.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. Some components of this unit require assessment in a workplace environment therefore the unit is not suitable for fully external or electronic based assessment. Consideration must be given to holistic assessment for this unit. Refer to advice in the companion volumes. Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors. |
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Competency Field | Treatment |
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners | Student Learning Resources | Handouts Activities |
Slides PPT |
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Elements of Competency | Performance Criteria | |||||||
Element: Monitor coagulation and flocculation processes |
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Element: Control chemical use |
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Element: Operate and control coagulation and flocculation processes |
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Element: Complete documentation |
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Element: Monitor coagulation and flocculation processes |
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Element: Control chemical use |
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Element: Operate and control coagulation and flocculation processes |
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Element: Complete documentation |
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