NWPCAD017 — Operate and maintain salt interception works

1 Prepare work

• 1.1Collect data to determine ground water levels
• 1.2Determine evaporation pond water balance capacity
• 1.3Develop salt interception plan according to workplace procedures

2 Operate salt interception works

• 2.1Identify, set and adjust pump station components according to manufacturer instructions
• 2.2Conduct routine security inspections according to workplace procedures
• 2.3Operate pump station according to manufacturer instructions

3 Maintain salt interception works

• 3.1Conduct routine maintenance of salinity pump stations including locking and tagging out of equipment
• 3.2Conduct acid dosing of salinity lines
• 3.3Maintain saline water collection and disposal pipelines
• 3.4Conduct repairs to pipelines and valves according to workplace procedures

4 Enhance salt interception performance

• 4.1Optimise salt interception performance by adjusting system processes
• 4.2Undertake hydraulic performance of saline collection and disposal pipelines

5 Compile salt interception reports

• 5.1Collect required data from monitoring points
• 5.2Report salt interception works performance to relevant personnel

What does an assessment tool for NWPCAD017 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for NWPCAD017 needs to address all 33 unit components: 5 elements with 14 performance criteria, 8 performance evidence requirements, 11 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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