NWPTRT067 — Assess and optimise chemical dosing processes in wastewater
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What an assessment for NWPTRT067 must cover
41 assessable components: 4 elements (13 performance criteria), 13 performance evidence and 15 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Evaluate chemical addition process
- 1.1Review existing process performance data against performance organisational operating protocol
- 1.2Identify the impact of changing feed characteristics on chemical addition processes
- 1.3Identify any additional sampling and testing required for valid evaluation of current process performance
2 Investigate chemical addition plant configuration
- 2.1Assess existing fault reports and other plant asset information
- 2.2Investigate the operational status of plant components with reference to manufacturer and plant design specifications
- 2.3Contribute to plant configuration investigations to identify potential deficiencies
- 2.4Identify hazards, assess risks and control measures according to workplace procedures
3 Investigate chemical options for process optimisation
- 3.1Review current chemical addition practices with reference to organisational protocol to identify potential deficiencies
- 3.2Investigate dosing options for current chemicals
- 3.3Identify and investigate tests to assess effectiveness of existing or alternative chemicals and related dosing options
4 Develop and record a plan for process optimisation
- 4.1Determine plant configuration or chemical options for process optimisation
- 4.2Plan a trial to test the performance of the determined optimisation options
- 4.3Compile report with recommendations on optimisation options
Performance evidence
- analysing and evaluating reports and reference materials
- analysing problems and recommending appropriate remedial solutions
- assessing effectiveness of treatment chemicals by conducting a range of tests
- assessing fault reports and investigating the current operational status of plant components
- conducting investigations and reporting on operational and control system problems
- identifying and responding to risks and hazards
- identifying data deficiencies and plan additional data collection through appropriate sampling and testing
- identifying opportunities for improved treatment
- interpreting a range of complex and technical documents including at least one of the following: codes of practice, national and industry standards, organisational policies, regulatory, legislative, licensing and organisational requirements, specifications
- investigating chemicals and current and potential chemical addition practices
- operating a chemical dosing process
- planning trials to test the performance of the determined optimisation options and compiling recommendation reports
- reviewing existing process performance with reference to historical or seasonal data, differences in influent characteristics and process configuration
Knowledge evidence
- chemical addition plant and equipment
- chemical concepts and reactions relevant to chemical addition processes
- chemical dosing system layout
- dosing pump capacity and calibration chart including: detention times, draw down tests, mixing intensity
- factors affecting the selection of chemicals in chemical addition processes
- factors influencing the effectiveness of chemicals in chemical addition processes
- functions of various chemicals in chemical addition processes
- identify chemical dosing points
- impacts of incorrect dosing
- interpreting a range of complex and technical documents including: codes and standards, organisational policies, regulatory, legislative, licensing and organisational requirements, specifications
- range and characteristics of chemicals used in chemical addition processes
- range of appropriate measuring and testing procedures
- relevant legislation, industry standards and workplace policies and procedures
- risk and hazard management principles relating to chemical dosing processes including safety data sheets, site manifests and dangerous goods handling
- workplace reporting requirements
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Questions about assessing NWPTRT067
What does an assessment tool for NWPTRT067 need to cover?
To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for NWPTRT067 needs to address all 41 unit components: 4 elements with 13 performance criteria, 13 performance evidence requirements, 15 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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