Water and Wastewater Technician POA (2011) Subtask to Unit Comparison

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1 Water and Wastewater Technician POA (2011) Subtask to Unit Comparison Task 1 Monitors control 1.01 Monitors electrical A1 Trade Safety Awareness. (A & C Board Standard) A4 Trade Science And Trade Electricity 1.02 Utilizes systems such as Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), A5 Computer Science Applications B1 Introduction to Process Control Program Logic Controller (PLC), Distributed Control System (DCS) Applies computer knowledge and skills. A5 Computer Science Applications B1 Introduction to Process Control 1.04 Monitors generators and back- A5 Computer Science Applications 1.05 Ability to perform tests on water and wastewater. B1 Introduction to Process Control A4 Trade Science And Trade Electricity Task 2 Applies, follows and conforms with legislation, regulation and by-laws Complies with water and wastewater legislation, by-laws and codes. A2 Orientation I: The Structure & Scope of Water & Wastewater Technician Trade Learning (A & C Board Standard) A3 Orientation II: The Job of Journeywork: Workplace Skills Complies with operation license and environment license. Task 3 - Performs record keeping. Coaching & Mentoring(A & C Board Standard) A2 Orientation I: The Structure & Scope of Water & Wastewater Technician Trade Learning (A & C Board Standard) 3.01 Records data (e.g. daily, monthly A5 Computer Science Applications yearly) Generates reports. A5 Computer Science Applications Task 4 Communicates with internal personnel Accesses computerized management A5 Computer Science Applications maintenance system Communicates in accordance with policies and procedures. A2 Orientation I: The Structure & Scope of Water & Wastewater Technician Trade Learning (A & C Board Standard) A5 Computer Science Applications Task 5 Maintains safe workplace Follows provincial safety regulations. A1 Trade Safety Awareness. (A & C Board Standard) 5.02 Follows workplace safety policies and A1 Trade Safety Awareness. (A & C Board Standard) procedures Follows standard operating procedures. A1 Trade Safety Awareness. (A & C Board Standard) Task 6 Participates in security protocols Follows emergency response plan. A1 Trade Safety Awareness. (A & C Board Standard) 6.02 Performs inspections. A1 Trade Safety Awareness. (A & C Board Standard) 6.03 Performs record keeping. A5 Computer Science Applications

2 6.04 Maintains security A5 Computer Science Applications 6.05 Operates security A5 Computer Science Applications 6.06 Troubleshoots security A5 Computer Science Applications Task 7 Monitors intake facility Operates intake facility. C1 Water Treatment I 7.02 Maintains intake facility. C1 Water Treatment I Task 8 Receives raw water Checks influent flow. C1 Water Treatment I 8.02 Checks reservoir level. C1 Water Treatment I 8.03 Adjusts influent flow. C1 Water Treatment I Task 9 Sampling and testing of water Collects water samples. C1 Water Treatment I 9.02 Performs laboratory tests. C1 Water Treatment I 9.03 Adjusts water treatment process. C1 Water Treatment I Task 10 Maintains pumps Operates pumps. B3 Hydraulics & Blueprint Reading Maintains pumps. B3 Hydraulics & Blueprint Reading Troubleshoots pumps. B3 Hydraulics & Blueprint Reading Task 11 Operates treatment Operates chemical handling C1 Water Treatment I Maintains chemical handling C1 Water Treatment I

3 11.03 Troubleshoots chemical handling C1 Water Treatment I Operates clarification system. C1 Water Treatment I Maintains clarification system. C1 Water Treatment I Troubleshoots clarification system. C1 Water Treatment I Operates sedimentation system. C1 Water Treatment I Maintains sedimentation system C1 Water Treatment I Troubleshoots sedimentation system C1 Water Treatment I Monitors coagulation process. C1 Water Treatment I Maintains coagulation process. C1 Water Treatment I Troubleshoots coagulation process. C1 Water Treatment I

4 11.13 Operates softening system. C1 Water Treatment I Maintains softening system. C1 Water Treatment I Troubleshoots softening system. C1 Water Treatment I Operates a filtration system. C1 Water Treatment I Maintains filtration system. C1 Water Treatment I Troubleshoots filtration system. C1 Water Treatment I Operates disinfection system. C1 Water Treatment I Maintains disinfection system. C1 Water Treatment I Troubleshoots disinfection system. C1 Water Treatment I Operates recarbonation system. C1 Water Treatment I

5 11.23 Maintains recarbonation system. C1 Water Treatment I Troubleshoots recarbonation system. C1 Water Treatment I Operates solid handling system. C1 Water Treatment I Maintains solid handling system. C1 Water Treatment I Troubleshoots solid handling system. C1 Water Treatment I Task 12 Receives treated water Performs point sampling. C1 Water Treatment I Collects samples for bacteriological analysis. C1 Water Treatment I Performs chlorines residual tests. C1 Water Treatment I Performs turbidity tests. C1 Water Treatment I Task 13 Stores treated water Operates storage facilities. C1 Water Treatment I Maintains storage facilities. C1 Water Treatment I

6 13.03 Troubleshoots storage facilities. C1 Water Treatment I Task 14 Distributes treated water Operates distribution pumps and/or water tower Maintains distribution pumps and /or water tower Troubleshoots distribution pumps and/or water tower. B3 Hydraulics & Blueprint Reading B3 Hydraulics & Blueprint Reading B3 Hydraulics & Blueprint Reading Task 15 Reads distribution flow meters Reads meter Interprets results. Task 16 - Operates pipeline system Operates valves. D4 Wastewater Treatment I Maintains valves. D4 Wastewater Treatment Maintains fire protection flows Operates hydrants Maintains hydrants.

7 Task 17 Maintains pipeline system Swabbing pipeline (a.k.a. pigging) Flushing problems Maintains meters Installs cathodic protection system Performs leak detection. Task 18 - Repairs pipeline system Repairs leaks Thaws frozen line Replaces pipe Replaces curbstops. Task 19 - Installs new distribution Installs new distribution piping and valves Installs service lines. Task 20 Installs distribution meters Maintains meters Troubleshoots meters Repairs meters Flushing service line connections. Task 21 Prevents cross connections Inspects pipeline Installs backflow prevention devices. *Requires certification through plumbing trade Maintains backflow prevention devices. *Requires certification through plumbing trade Task 22 Operates wastewater collection system Collects wastewater with gravity system Operates lift stations Maintains lift stations Troubleshoots lift stations.

8 22.05 Operates force main Maintains force main Troubleshoots force main Collects wastewater in low pressure system. Task 23 Maintains wastewater collection Inspects manholes Performs flushing and/or sewer jetting Performs camera inspections Performs root control. *Requires chemical handling and RUL Cleans bar screens Performs smoke testing. *not typical in Canadian municipalities Performs mandrel testing. *not typical in Canadian municipalities Task 24 Installs new wastewater collection Installs new collection piping Installs service lines. Task 25 Receives wastewater Monitors wet well levels Maintains wet well levels Troubleshoots wet well levels. Task 26 Sampling and testing of wastewater Collects wastewater samples.

9 26.02 Performs laboratory tests Adjusts wastewater treatment process. Task 27 Services pumps Operates pumps. B3 Hydraulics & Blueprint Reading Maintains pumps. B3 Hydraulics & Blueprint Reading Troubleshoots pumps. B3 Hydraulics & Blueprint Reading Task 28 Services headworks Operates headworks. B3 Hydraulics & Blueprint Reading Adjust for conditions. B3 Hydraulics & Blueprint Reading Task 29 Services primary treatment Operates primary treatment Operates sludge removal Maintains primary treatment Troubleshoots primary treatment Task 30 Services secondary treatment Services secondary treatment Maintains secondary treatment Troubleshoots secondary treatment Task 31 Services tertiary treatment Operates tertiary treatment

10 31.02 Maintains tertiary treatment Troubleshoots tertiary treatment Task 32 Services residuals handling Operates residuals handling Maintains residuals handling Troubleshoots residuals handling Task 33 Services disinfection Operates disinfection Maintains disinfection Troubleshoots disinfection