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Assess and improve wastewater processes to control microbial impacts

Assess and improve wastewater processes to control microbial impacts

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPTRT066
State Code
OCW32
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/01/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/04/2021
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
12/04/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to assess and improve wastewater processes to control microbial impacts.It includes identifying wastewater microorganisms and selecting appropriate measures to optimise the growth of beneficial microorganisms.This unit applies to those working as wastewater treatment operational specialists. Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, usually with supervisory responsibilities, while performing complex tasks in a range of contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Investigate wastewater microorganisms
  • 1.1 Identify a range of typical wastewater microorganisms
  • 1.2 Identify the general characteristics of different types of microorganisms
  • 1.3 Identify wastewater characteristics that impact on microorganism growth
  • 1.4 Identify the problems caused by microorganisms in specific wastewater treatment processes
2 Select strategies to optimise the growth of beneficial microorganisms
  • 2.1 Investigate the cause of effluent quality issues
  • 2.2 Investigate the operational status of the wastewater treatment process
  • 2.3 Assess the effectiveness of various process control strategies to optimise the growth of beneficial microorganisms
  • 2.4 Identify hazards, assess risks and control measures according to workplace procedures
3 Identify and report on appropriate process controls
  • 3.1 Identify treatment process conditions for optimising the growth of beneficial microorganisms
  • 3.2 Compile report with recommendations for optimising the growth of beneficial microorganisms
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVX97 NWPTRT085 Assess and improve wastewater processes to control microbial impacts Unit of competency