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Disinfect network assets

Disinfect network assets

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPNET001
State Code
AVY85
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2015
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2016
Field of Education
030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering
Original Release Date
15/04/2016
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills required to disinfect network assets including where additional disinfection of the supply is required. This includes planning and preparing the work site and performing volumetric calculations. This unit applies to those working as field and operational staff with responsibility for the operation and maintenance of chemical dosing equipment.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to. Those undertaking this unit would work independently under indirect supervision while performing routine tasks with a moderate level of complexity in a familiar context. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and prepare work
  • 1.1 Determine work requirements from specifications, instructions and pre-work inspections.
  • 1.2 Conduct risk assessment for environment, safety and water quality factors.
  • 1.3 Select and check equipment and personal protective equipment to meet safety requirements of task and site.
  • 1.4 Determine size of area to be disinfected.
  • 1.5 Perform calculations to establish dose rate and target residual and contact time.
2. Conduct disinfection
  • 2.1 Set up equipment at injection point.
  • 2.2 Commence dosing at predetermined dose rate.
  • 2.3 Perform residual measurement to ensure the target residual is being met.
  • 2.4 Achieve contact time and stop dosing.
  • 2.5 Operate the dosing equipment.
3. Finalise work
  • 3.1 Collect samples ensuring that types, locations and times comply with requirements.
  • 3.2 Prepare samples for laboratory testing according to requirements.
  • 3.3 Check, maintain and store equipment, tools and materials.
  • 3.4 Restore the worksite and complete and submit workplace records.
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBN97 NWPNET018 Disinfect network assets Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AYW7 NWP30215 Certificate III in Water Industry Operations Qualification