NEW SOUTH WALES TECHNICAL AND FURTHER EDUCATION COMMISSION UNIT GUIDE. Unit Guide. Unit Title: Monitor, operate and control water treatment processes

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1 Unit Guide Unit Title: Monitor, operate and control water treatment processes Unit Code: NWP345B Version Number: 1 Implementation Date: 01-Jan-2008 Unit Sponsor: Isu Ultimo Product Developer: Isu Ultimo Program Area: Information Tech & Government Product Level: Available For Statewide Delivery Last Updated: 04-Apr-2008 Nominal Student Teacher Hours: 50 Nominal Student Hours: 50 The Unit Guide supports delivery of this unit of competency. It: 1. Provides teachers with advice to facilitate learning, and to collect and assess evidence for reporting achievement of the unit of competency; 2. Supports Institute and teacher compliance with AQTF standards; 3. Informs course planning, monitoring and continuous improvement, and outcome reporting; 4. Provides learning and assessment information for students through the Student Assessment Guide(SAG). Teachers and other users may select and print one or more sections, or select and print the whole unit guide. Part Contents You will find information, such as: 1 Introduction Unit Purpose Grading Nominal delivery hours Early warning("key alerts") of issues important for delivery of training and evidence collection 2 Unit of Competency information The complete text of the unit of competency. This may be from a training package or be a locally developed unit by TAFE NSW or other RTO. The definitive source of training package units is the National Training Information Service database 3 Assessment Information Web links to generic "Policy & Guidelines". Guidelines for the collection of sufficient evidence for the learner's achievement of the unit of competency Suggested tools for evidence collection in different training and assessment contexts How to record and report the outcomes of assessment of a learner's evidence 4 Delivery Information Web links to generic "Policy & Guidelines". Strategies for learning facilitation for students in different training contexts, including strategies for integrated delivery OH & S and Environmental protection issues Delivery in specific contexts 5 Resources Teaching and learning resources: books, electronic media, Internet and Intranet resources Teacher and assessor requirements Physical resources Student purchases 6 Administrative Data Data for program planning, monitoring and outcome reporting Copyright NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 1

2 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 Unit Purpose Successful completion of this unit should enable you to monitor, operate and control water treatment processes. By completing this unit you should be able to: Monitor treatment plant performance. Prepare chemical dosing. Operate and control processes. Compile process records. 1.2 Grading Grade Code: 42 : Competency (Ungraded) Ungraded The student result is based on the evidence provided to meet the criteria for competence as specified in the unit of competency. The result AC or NC is entered in CLAMS representing Competent or Not yet Competent respectively. 1.3 Hours Nominal Student Teacher Hours: 50 Nominal Student Hours: 50 Duration Comments As a guide for planning purposes, a reasonable length of time to undertake the unit of competency is 50 hours of formal instruction. However, the learner's progress is not to be based on a time served arrangement as the principles and practices of competency based learning apply. 1.4 Key Alerts NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 2

3 1.5 Enrolment Requirements NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 3

4 2. UNIT OF COMPETENCY INFORMATION 2.1 Unit Descriptor This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to perform basic monitoring, operation, control and measurement of water treatment plant processes and to report on water treatment plant system performance and process quality control. 2.2 Elements of Competency and Performance Criteria ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 1 Monitor treatment plant performance. 1.1 Carry out routine plant inspections according to type of plant and organisational procedures and statutory requirements. 1.2 Select and check equipment, and fit and use personal protective equipment. 1.3 Collect water and other process samples and conduct standard tests. 1.4 Collect, record and report process data according to organisational and plant requirements. 2 Prepare chemical dosing. 2.1 Use, handle and store chemicals according to organisational procedures and statutory requirements. 2.2 Determine and prepare chemical dosing according to plant procedures and statutory requirements. 2.3 Maintain information related to chemical supply and usage according to organisational procedures and statutory requirements. 3 Operate and control processes. 3.1 Conduct chemical dosing according to organisational procedures and statutory requirements. 3.2 Identify and report process faults and operational condition of plant according NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 4

5 to organisational procedures and statutory requirements. 3.3 Initiate basic system adjustments to improve system performance according to organisational procedures and statutory requirements. 4 Compile process records. 4.1 Compile reports from plant and system data in line with organisational procedures and statutory requirements. 4.2 Report observations outside defined parameters for further action. 2.3 Range Statement The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts. Routine plant inspections may include: Organisational procedures and statutory requirements may include: visual observation of raw water, floc formation, sedimentation, filtration, filtered water and dosing equipment interaction and communication with other employees, other authorities and general public implementation of reporting procedures that may also include procedures for implementation of bylaws, organisational policies and statutory requirements. by-laws and organisational policies standard operating procedures environment protection OHS procedures chemicals dangerous goods electrical lifts and cranes World Health Organisation standards Australian Drinking Water Guidelines licensing agreements. Equipment may include: electronic monitoring and metering systems chart recording systems basic hand tools sampling and laboratory testing equipment NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 5

6 computerised equipment communication equipment personal protective equipment. Tests may include: testing of raw, clarified, filtered and finished water, for: turbidity colour ph finished water should be tested for: chlorine residue other tests may include: hardness routine jar testing. Chemicals may include: chlorine gas sodium hypochlorite calcium hypochlorite carbon dioxide alum powder-activated carbon polymers lime. Processes may include: pre-treatment, for example: screen systems lime chlorination chemical addition, for example: coagulation flocculation flash-mixing solids separation, for example: sedimentation flotation filtration membrane processes disinfection, for example: chlorination ozonation chloramination post-treatment, for example: fluoridation. System adjustments may include: dosing adjustments ph correction. 2.4 Evidence Guide The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, the range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 6

7 Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit (CAC) The candidate should: CAC1 - demonstrate consistent performance for each element across a representative range of applications CAC2 - meet the performance criteria associated with each element by employing the techniques, procedures, information and resources available in the workplace from those listed in the range statement CAC3 - demonstrate an understanding of the underpinning knowledge and the application of skills as described in the required skills and knowledge section. The candidate should demonstrate the ability to monitor, operate and control routine aspects of water treatment processes by: CAC4 - conducting routine plant inspections, taking samples and performing basic tests CAC5 - preparing and applying chemical dosing according to instructions CAC6 - identifying and reporting system faults CAC7 - making basic system adjustments according to instructions CAC8 - completing documentation. NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 7

8 Context of and specific resources for assessment Access to the workplace and resources including: documentation that should normally be available in a water industry organisation relevant codes, standards and government regulations. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that: competency will need to be demonstrated over a period of time reflecting the scope of the role and the practical requirements of the workplace where the assessment is part of a structured learning experience the evidence collected must relate to a number of performances assessed at different points in time and separated by further learning and practice a decision of competence should only be made when the assessor has complete confidence in the person s competence over time and in various contexts all assessment that is part of a structured learning experience must include a combination of direct, indirect and supplementary evidence where assessment is for the purpose of recognition (RCC/RPL), the evidence provided will need to be authenticated and show that it represents competency demonstrated over a period of time assessment can be through simulated projectbased activity and must include evidence relating to each of the elements in this unit. In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator and cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and will reflect the requirements of the competency and the work being performed. NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 8

9 REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Required skills (SS): SS1 - solve operational problems SS2 - perform process calculations SS3 - produce reports and logs SS4 - use safety equipment and personal protective equipment SS5 - interpret plans, charts and instructions SS6 - interpret policies, procedures and standards SS7 - communicate with employees and customers SS8 - work effectively as part of a team SS9 - use communication equipment SS10 - give and receive instructions SS11 - prepare and apply chemical dosing SS12 - operate computerised equipment SS13 - identify control system faults SS14 - use literacy skills in regard to verbal and written communication in the workplace SS15 - sample and test products. Required knowledge (RK): RK1 - system hydraulics RK2 - system layout RK3 - lock-out procedures for mechanical and electrical installations RK4 - policies, procedures and legislation RK5 - relevant utilities and service bodies RK6 - communication systems RK7 - hazardous materials handling RK8 - environmental, landscape and ground structure of work area RK9 - risk factors and potential hazards associated with operation of water treatment processes RK10 - chemical dosing processes RK11 - process calculations RK12 - equipment operation, capacity and limitations RK13 - effects of weather and conditions on operation of site or plant RK14 - pumping and valving systems RK15 - mechanical and electrical control systems RK16 - policies and procedures for storing and handling dangerous goods and chemicals RK17 - interpretation and use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) RK18 - chemical and biological principles of water treatment. 2.5 Pre-requisites Combiner Unit Code Name 2.6 Co-requisites Combiner Unit Code Name NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 9

10 2.7 AQF Unit Level Level: Certificate III 2.8 Unit Weighting Weight: Additional Information from the Training Package Employability skills The required outcomes described in this unit of competency contain applicable facets of employability skills. The Employability Skills Summary of the qualification in which this unit of competency is packaged, will assist in identifying employability skill requirements. Application of the unit This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for operational staff that may be required to perform monitoring, operation and control of water treatment plant, as an additional and occasional part of their normal job role. NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 10

11 3. ASSESSMENT INFORMATION Teachers are required to be aware of all policies and guidelines, AQTF standards and legislative requirements for assessment of this unit of competency. These policies and guidelines can be accessed from the Policies & Guidelines link on the unit details page of CIDO or the DET intranet Unit Guide The advice in this section needs to be read in conjunction with advice provided in section 2, Unit of competency information and section 4, Delivery before a delivery and assessment approach is designed and implemented for an individual or group of students. The tools that are used in evidence collection and judgement processes need to be regularly reviewed, and modified for validity, reliability and fairness. The processes of review and continuous improvement need to be documented. The Commonwealth Disability Act (1992) makes it unlawful to treat people with a disability less fairly than people without a disability. In the context of this course, the principle of reasonable adjustment is applied to ensure that students with a disability have equitable access to all aspects of the learning situation. For assessment practice, this means that artificial barriers, which may prevent or impede a student demonstrating achievement, are removed. Examples of reasonable adjustment in assessment include: substitution of an oral assessment task for a written one provision of extra time use of an interpreter use of adaptive technology Method of assessment The following assessment methods are suggested: assessment in the workplace or in a simulated workplace and under the normal range of workplace conditions assessment should also be conducted in conjunction with aspects of technical competencies that are consistent with the work environment techniques for gathering evidence of competency may include: observation of performance written and/or oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding completion of workplace documents and reports produced as part of routine work activities third-party reports from experienced practitioners completion of performance feedback from supervisors and colleagues. 3.1 Guidelines for the collection of sufficient evidence NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 11

12 Sufficient evidence is the amount and variety of evidence the teacher-assessor has determined is necessary to record that the learner has achieved the unit of competency. At a suitable point in the evidence collection processes, the assessor will make a professional judgement about whether competency has been achieved. For each learner, the assessor will need to assess evidence against the items in the Performance Criteria from the Unit in section 2.2 of this document and the Evidence Guide in section 2.4. The evidence will be regarded as sufficient when it covers all the requirements of the unit, and reflects the performance of the learner in their workplace, or a simulated water industry workplace, over time. Sufficient evidence may be gathered if there is consistent evidence using a number of assessment methods and/or sources. Suggested assessment methods and sources are described in Section 3.2. Evidence must be sufficient to show competence over time and over the full range of performance. Where a simulated workplace is used as the context for assessment, the simulated environment must be as close to a real workplace as possible, so that the assessment is a valid, reliable and fair indication of competence in a real workplace. Table 3.1 Relationship between Aspects of Evidence and the attributes of the unit of competency (numbered as per sections 2.2 and 2.4). Aspect of Evidence AE Associated elements and their performance criteria(pc), and required knowledge (RK) to be covered Associated critical aspects of competency (CAC) and specific skills (SS) to be covered AE1 Monitoring treatment plant performance. PC1.1 to 1.4 RK1 to RK18 CAC1 to 8 SS1 SS15 AE2 Preparing chemical dosing. PC 2.1 to 2.3 RK1 to RK18 CAC1 to 8 SS1 SS15 AE3 Operating and controlling processes and compiling process records. PC 3.1 to 3.3 PC4.1 to 4.2 RK1 to RK18 CAC1 to 8 SS1 SS Suggested Assessment Strategies In the workplace, the assessor should work in conjunction with the enterprise/workplace to determine exactly what evidence is to be gathered, with due regard to sufficiency and cost effectiveness. A number of methods of evidence collection could be appropriate to this unit of competency. These could include: NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 12

13 Self assessment with verification from supervisor Observation Questioning of knowledge, through interview, written or oral questions Third party report of workplace performance Portfolio General approaches Teachers, trainers and assessors should look for a general commitment to monitor, operate and control water treatment processes. This may be through observation of the performance of the candidate in the workplace, or questioning of colleagues, supervisors and teachers. A positive attitude to monitoring, operating and controlling water treatment processes is normally a key indicator to the likely level of performance. Teachers, trainers and assessors should design and apply evidence collection instruments that are contextualized and relevant to the workplace/training environment. In particular evidence collection tools should, where possible, examine the application of good work practices. Targeted Suggestions For distance learning evidence MUST be collected via a third party either a supervisor or accredited workplace trainer with suitable skills. For workplace assessment evidence should be collected in a similar manner to institution based learning as this competency lends itself well to generic approaches. Suggestions for integrated assessment Where possible assessment processes should be task based, and holistic. This may include approaches such as following the completion of a work task to see evidence of monitoring treatment plant performance, preparing chemical dosing, operating and controlling processes and compiling process records. Formative Assessments Formative assessment tasks should take the form of self assessment quizzes, which allow the candidate to evaluate their own level of monitoring, operating and controlling water treatment processes. A suitable strategy might focus on using a simple list of procedures, to ensure that the candidate considers how many of these they use as part of their normal work process. They may also be given a simple oral test to see if they understand critical features of their job function in relation to the competency. and ask them to reflect on results. Assessment Tools The following matrix lists the summative assessment tools that should be used, along with the context in which they can be applied. Workplace Distance (with third party verification Practical Tasks Demonstrations / scenario questioning / role plays NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 13

14 Written / oral questioning Log book Portfolio Supervisor Reports 3.3 Recording and Reporting of Assessment The assessment methods in the table below are suggestions for workplace learners based on the strategy described in Section 3.2. These methods will be entered into CLAMS automatically. Teaching sections can determine their own assessment methods and tools based on the learners and the assessment context, and adjust the events in CLAMS accordingly. Assessment Component COMPETENCY UNGRADED COMPETENCY UNGRADED COMPETENCY UNGRADED Assessment Method/Tool No Assessment Table Assessment Method/Tool Aspects of Evidence 1 Integrated practice Monitor plant 2 Integrated practice Chemical dosing 3 Integrated practice Operate process Weighting % Criteria for performance level grading Not applicable. 3.4 Recognition The opportunity to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for this unit must be made available to learners. The Water Industry Training Package (NWP07) specifies that the RPL process must: be designed to avoid unnecessary duplication of learning; be structured to minimise the time and cost to applicants; provide adequate information and support to enable applicants to gather reliable evidence to support their claim for recognition of prior learning, regardless of how, when or where the learning occurred. Further information on recognition may be obtained from the document: Everyone's Guide to Recognition. NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 14

15 The TAFE NSW Student Recognition Policy can be accessed through the TAFE intranet from: ml Institutes may have local procedures to follow and specific information for students to support them in the preparation of their recognition application Unit Equivalence Arrangements This unit is equivalent to TAFE Module 9994AD Pre-arranged RPL There are no defined arrangements. 3.5 Assessment in specific contexts Regardless of the assessment context, all candidates will provide evidence of achievement of the elements of competency, performance criteria and demonstrate the required skills and knowledge. 3.6 Assessment Requirements for Students Assessment of this unit of competency, will require you to provide a range of evidence to your trainer/teacher. The range of evidence required may include knowledge tests/quizzes, third party reports, samples of workplace documents that you have completed, and other evidence collecting tools your teachers and assessors may use. The details of your assessment will be negotiated with your trainer/teacher. To achieve this unit of competency, you must demonstrate that you can follow defined OHS procedures and regulatory requirements. Specifically you must provide evidence that you have achieved the elements and the performance criteria listed below: ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 1 Monitor treatment plant performance. 1.1 Carry out routine plant inspections according to type of plant and organisational procedures and statutory requirements. 1.2 Select and check equipment, and fit and use personal protective equipment. 1.3 Collect water and other process samples and conduct standard tests. 1.4 Collect, record and report process data according to organisational and plant NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 15

16 requirements. 2 Prepare chemical dosing. 2.1 Use, handle and store chemicals according to organisational procedures and statutory requirements. 2.2 Determine and prepare chemical dosing according to plant procedures and statutory requirements. 2.3 Maintain information related to chemical supply and usage according to organisational procedures and statutory requirements. 3 Operate and control processes. 3.1 Conduct chemical dosing according to organisational procedures and statutory requirements. 3.2 Identify and report process faults and operational condition of plant according to organisational procedures and statutory requirements. 3.3 Initiate basic system adjustments to improve system performance according to organisational procedures and statutory requirements. 4 Compile process records. 4.1 Compile reports from plant and system data in line with organisational procedures and statutory requirements. 4.2 Report observations outside defined parameters for further action. You must demonstrate your ability to: solve operational problems perform process calculations produce reports and logs use safety equipment and personal protective equipment interpret plans, charts and instructions interpret policies, procedures and standards communicate with employees and customers work effectively as part of a team use communication equipment give and receive instructions NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 16

17 prepare and apply chemical dosing operate computerised equipment identify control system faults use literacy skills in regard to verbal and written communication in the workplace sample and test products. and your knowledge of: system hydraulics system layout lock-out procedures for mechanical and electrical installations policies, procedures and legislation relevant utilities and service bodies communication systems hazardous materials handling environmental, landscape and ground structure of work area risk factors and potential hazards associated with operation of water treatment processes chemical dosing processes process calculations equipment operation, capacity and limitations effects of weather and conditions on operation of site or plant pumping and valving systems mechanical and electrical control systems policies and procedures for storing and handling dangerous goods and chemicals interpretation and use of material safety data sheets (MSDS) chemical and biological principles of water treatment. NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 17

18 4. DELIVERY INFORMATION Teachers are required to be aware of all policies and guidelines, AQTF standards and legislative requirements for delivery of this unit of competency. These policies and guidelines can be accessed from the Policies & Guidelines link on the unit details page of CIDO or the DET intranet Unit Guide (Writer's Manual) website at: This section relates closely to section 2, Unit of Competency information, and section 3, Assessment information. 4.1 Delivery Strategies In a workplace environment, delivery will usually involve structured training plus on - the - job learning so students can apply the skills and knowledge in their normal work duties. Training delivery will need to be contextualised using enterprise-based procedures/protocols. Delivery will usually be part of the normal work process and assessment tools such as checklists and questionnaires for both the candidate and supervisor should be designed and used to reflect this and minimise workplace interference by the assessor/examiner. Table 4.1. Pathways/Strategy: Comment: Face-to-face training Delivery should include a range of: practical exercises which incorporate monitor, operate and control water treatment processes including: monitoring treatment plant performance, preparing chemical dosing, operating and controlling processes and compiling process records. instruction on underpinning knowledge exercises/projects, assignments, case studies, role-play activities etc. These should satisfy the specifications in sections 2.2 to 2.4. Where face-to-face training is not delivered in a workplace, the practical exercises should be based on the work in a real water industry workplace as much as possible. Negotiated workplace learning and auspicing arrangements Workplace learning will be conducted in a negotiated partnership arrangement between the respective trainer, learner and employer/host which sets out the responsibilities of: the learner NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 18

19 the employer or host organisation the trainer Assessment and gap training This delivery pathway allows for the assessment of current knowledge and skills as outlined under RPL above according to the specifications in sections 2.2 to 2.4. Gap training requires the provision of a negotiated learning plan that sets out and describes the supplementary knowledge and skills and practice to be provided and assessed by the Trainer or workplace or a combination of the delivery modes described in this table. It is also possible that delivery may also be achieved through the learner undergoing a process of guided self-directed learning. Assessment Only For this unit of competency it is essential that the guidelines for RPL be satisfied before assessment events are instituted. Some workplaces may have implemented in-house training of employees. In this case, an assessment only pathway may be appropriate after an examination of the content of the training. Some elements of competency may be achieved by the learner through the application of self-directed learning activities specifically designed to address prescribed elements of competency. Mixed modes of delivery including distance delivery In the event that a learner is unable to access the full range of experiences required to fulfil the performance criteria for this unit of competency it may be practical, in certain instances, to apply a combination of delivery methods, including distance delivery in the execution of the performance criteria. Delivery in an institute or other simulated work environment must allow the learner to develop the knowledge and skill required for him or her to provide assessors the evidence they will require to report that the learner has achieved the unit of competency. Learners should be provided with workplace simulations and appropriate exercises, checklists/assignments for formative assessment. Tasks should require development of practical skills and knowledge and adequate breadth of technique in their institution based activities. 4.2 Environmental Responsibilities NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 19

20 The Government of New South Wales has mandated that educators integrate Education for Sustainability within their programs and activities. As part of a world wide movement sustainability, especially in relation to work practices, has a deeper meaning than the previously used environmental responsibilities. Education for Sustainability encourages citizens to see a world that is ecologically, socially, economically and politically sustainable. The challenge for us as educators is to help people develop civic virtues and skills related to this rich meaning of sustainability. We as educators should: Plan and implement learning and assessment activities that conserve resources, and collect, process and dispose of wastes to minimise any damage to the natural environment Plan and implement learning and assessment activities that relate occupational education and training to social justice; and to the development of goods and services that protect and nurture democracy, and impact gently on the natural world to integrate, not to add, is the advice of the Curriculum Centre Model behaviours that are sustainable in the broadest sense. Our behaviours must encourage learners to adapt and adopt sustainable practices in their work and living. At July 2007, the NSW TAFE Curriculum Centres Education for Sustainability Group is preparing materials to support TAFE NSW curriculum. Products are likely to become available later in 2007 and progressively through 2008 and beyond. Products will probably be posted at the TAFE Business Education for Sustainability Group intranet site at Knowledge and skill development activities, and assessment practices need to be designed and carried out according to legislation and regulations of the Commonwealth, State and Local Governments. Currently these will relate to environmental protection. As sustainability-related responsibilities and accountabilities are incorporated in legislation and regulation, educators will be alerted via TAFE NSW intranet and mechanisms. Pending further advice from TAFE NSW, relevant advice for teaching and learning about environmental protection can be accessed from the NSW Department of the Environment at Health Safety and Environmental requirements (HSE) All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent health, safety and environmental requirements, which may be imposed through State and federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and HSE requirements, the HSE requirements take precedence. The following URLs should be used where relevant, to assure industry specific compliance to HSE. OHS Regulations and Resources HS/default.htm Essential Knowledge for all students NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 20

21 eg2001.htm Environmental Regulations and Resources Protection of the Environment Operations Act Consideration may also be given to the POEO revision Occupational Health and Safety Teachers are required to be aware of OHS policies and guidelines, and legislative requirements. These policies and guidelines can be accessed from the Policy & Guidelines link on the unit details page of CIDO or the DET intranet Unit Guide (Writer's Manual) website at: Reference to occupational health and safety needs to be reinforced and applied throughout the unit. There is a general duty of care to ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of all people in the workplace, including all others who come on to the workplace, visitors, contractors etc. There is a general obligation on employees to take care of others and cooperate with employers in matters of health and safety. During all delivery and assessment instructions should be given and equipment will be provided and used to ensure that all reasonably practicable measures have been taken to control risks against all possible injuries arising from the workplace. All learners must have appropriate personal safety and protective clothing such as but not exclusive to: eyewear, hearing protection, footwear and workplace uniforms or overalls. In their practice it is likely that learners will handle electrical equipment, machinery and possibly hazardous materials and chemicals, some requiring special PPE. Particular care must be taken during the delivery of this unit in relation to the wearing of appropriate protective clothing and other OHS precautions must be practised by the learner following defined monitoring, operating and controlling water treatment processes. In their practice and assessment the actions in this Unit of Competency may generate wastes. Accordingly, the facilities and teacher/assessor supervision must allow for safe student practice, and the protection of cleaners and other downstream processors, and minimise any negative impacts on the natural environment. For further information on OHS Act, OHS Regulation, Codes of Practices, Safety Guidelines and Safety Alerts see Associated Legislation and Policy Information NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 21

22 4.5 Delivery in specific contexts See 4.1. NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 22

23 5. RESOURCES 5.1 Teaching and Learning Resources Information on the Collection and Distribution resource for NWP20101 Cert II in Water Industry Operations: The following link is to a Victorian CD resource on 6 units out of NWP20101: For advice on other training and assessment resources contact: Manager - Chemical and Environmental Industries Programs Manufacturing and Engineering, Construction and Transport Curriculum Centre TAFE NSW Block E Cnr Showground & Green Rds Castle Hill NSW 2154 Phone: Fax: Teacher and Assessor Requirements AQTF 2007, Standard 1 requires the RTO to provide quality training and assessment across all of its operations. In particular: Element 1.3 requires that staff are consistent with the requirements of the Training Package or accredited course and the RTO's own training and assessment strategies (page 13, Users' Guide to the Essential Standards for Registration). Element 1.4 requires that training and assessment are conducted by trainers and assessors who: a) have the necessary training and assessment competencies as determined by the National Quality Council or its successors, and b) have the relevant vocational competencies at least to the level being delivered or assessed. (Appendix 2, page 61, Users' Guide to the Essential Standards for Registration). TAFE NSW requirements For specific qualifications and other requirements relating to the recruitment of full time and part time TAFE teaching staff, consult the Staff Services Unit in the Institute. NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 23

24 Inclusive curriculum: Teachers and assessors should have current knowledge and awareness of access and equity issues relevant to learners needs arising from a variety of factors including socioeconomic status, disability status, ethnic backgrounds, race, family differences, sexual preferences and gender specific differences. For more information please see: Essential Physical Resources Learners may need access to: current Commonwealth and relevant state/territory legislation and regulations codes of practice, associated standards and guidance material documented organisational policies, manuals and induction programs advice on hazards and control procedures relevant to work responsibilities PPE job procedures and work instructions MSDSs standard forms and reports documentation and recording requirements and procedures 5.4 Student Resource Requirements Where this unit is delivered in the workplace, all student requisites could be expected to be supplied by the workplace. In college-based or distance delivery, the learner may be required to purchase standard personal protective equipment and stationery. Summary of the Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001 The OHS Regulation 2001 aims to support the Occupational Health and Safety Act 2000 in achieving reductions in the incidence of workplace injuries and disease. eg2001.htm NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 24

25 6. ADMINISTRATIVE 6.1 Unit Code NWP345B 6.2 Unit Title Monitor, operate and control water treatment processes 6.3 Version Number Implementation Date 01-Jan Availability Status Current 6.6 Training Packages 6.7 Unit Sponsor Isu Ultimo 6.8 Program Area Information Tech & Government 6.9 Product Developer Isu Ultimo 6.10 Field of Education Water and Sanitary Engineering 6.11 Animal Use Category Animals Are Not Used 6.12 Nominal Student Teacher Hours Nominal Student Hours Annual Hours Curriculum Selected Study Program Yes 6.16 Locally Developed No 6.17 Copyright Statement The State of NSW Department of Education and Training holds copyright of section 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 materials in this Unit Guide developed by TAFE NSW. The Commonwealth holds copyright of the material in section 2 of this Unit Guide which is taken directly from the Training Package/s. The Commonwealth gives permission to trainers and teachers to make copies of the information from the Water Industry Training Package (NWP07) by photocopying or other duplicating processes for use within their own training NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 25

26 organisations or in a workplace where the training is being conducted. The permission does not however extend to the making of copies for use outside the immediate training environment for which they are made, nor the making of copies for hire or resale to third parties. For permission to use Commonwealth copyright material outside these guidelines contact: Department of Education, Science and Training, GPO Box 9880, Canberra ACT 2601 or at: Copyright Licensing and Franchising Licensing and franchising arrangements should be negotiated with the copyright owner. For information related to the licensing of State of NSW, Department of Education and Training copyright material contact the Manager - Chemical and Environmental Industries Programs Manufacturing and Engineering, Construction and Transport Curriculum Centre TAFE NSW Block E Cnr Showground & Green Rds Castle Hill NSW 2154 Phone: Fax: RAM Category 1903 Process Industries NSW TAFE Commission 2010 Unit Code: NWP345B - Approved Date: 09-Apr-2010 Page: 26