Application
This unit develops a participant’s skills and knowledge required to reclaim and treat water in Metalliferous mining.
This unit is appropriate for those working in operational roles.
No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare to reclaim and treat water | 1.1 Access, interpret and apply water reclaiming and treating documentation and ensure the work activity is compliant 1.2 Obtain, read, interpret, clarify and confirm work requirements 1.3 Use appropriate communication methods 1.4 Select and wear personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities 1.5 Select appropriate reagents 1.6 Carry out equipment pre-start checks 1.7 Identify and address potential risks, hazards and environmental issues, and implement control measures 1.8 Obtain and interpret emergency procedures, and be prepared for fire/accident/emergency |
2. Treat water | 2.1 Dose reagents at approved levels 2.2 Take sample and test 2.3 Monitor water storage levels and reject and/or permeate flows |
3. Extract water | 3.1 Pump water to storage |
4. Operate and monitor equipment | 4.1 Read and interpret data from equipment indicators and maintain flow rates 4.2 Continuously inspect plant and identify defects and potential problems 4.3 Adjust equipment to approved operating parameters and optimise performance, maintain efficient water treatment systems and meet water quality targets 4.4 Control feed to equipment |
5. Clean up | 5.1 Clean plant and equipment 5.2 Clean and store auxiliary equipment 5.3 Complete documentation clearly, concisely and on time 5.4 Complete end of shift reports and records |
Evidence of Performance
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
Evidence of Knowledge
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
Assessment Conditions
An assessor of this unit must satisfy the requirements of the NVR/AQTF or their successors; and Industry regulations for certification and licensing; and,
this unit must be assessed in the context of this sector’s work environment; and,
this unit must be assessed in compliance with relevant legislation/regulation and using policies, procedures, processes and operational manuals directly related to the industry sector for which it is being assessed; and,
assessment may be conducted in conjunction with the assessment of other Units of Competency; and,
assessment must confirm consistent performance can be applied in a range of relevant workplace circumstances; and,
assessors must demonstrate the performance evidence, and knowledge evidence as outlined in this Unit of Competency, and through the minimum years of current* work experience specified below in an Industry sector relevant to the outcomes of the unit; or,
where the assessor does not meet experience requirements a co-assessment or partnership arrangement must exist between the qualified assessor and an Industry subject matter expert. The Industry subject matter expert should hold the unit being assessed (or an equivalent unit) and/or demonstrate equivalence of skills and knowledge at the unit level. An Industry technical expert must also demonstrate skills and knowledge from the minimum years of current work experience specified below in the Industry sector, including time spent in roles related to the unit being assessed; and,
assessor and Industry subject matter expert requirements differ depending on the Australian Qualifications Framework Level (AQF) of the qualification being assessed and/or Industry Sector as follows:
Industry sector | AQF** Level | Required assessor or Industry subject matter expert experience |
Drilling, Metalliferous Mining, Coal Mining, Extractive (Quarrying) and Civil Construction | 1 | 1 Year |
2 | 2 Years | |
Drilling, Coal Mining and Extractive (Quarrying) | 3-6 | 3 Years |
Metalliferous Mining and Civil Construction | 3-6 | 5 Years |
Other sectors | Where this Unit is being assessed outside of the Resources and Infrastructure Sectors assessor and/or Industry subject matter expert experience should be in-line with industry standards for the sector in which it is being assessed and where no Industry standard is specified should comply with any relevant regulation. | |
*Assessors can demonstrate current work experience through employment within Industry in a role relevant to the outcomes of the Unit; or, for external assessors this can be demonstrated through exposure to Industry by conducting frequent site assessments across various locations.
**Where a unit is being delivered outside of a Qualification the first numeric character in the Unit code should be considered to indicate the AQF level
Foundation Skills
Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit. Further information is available in the Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package Companion Volume.
Sectors
Metalliferous mining