NWPTRT003 — Develop and manage a wastewater treatment plan

1 Plan for wastewater treatment

• 1.1Identify, interpret and synthesise historic wastewater treatment information relevant to the management process
• 1.2Interpret wastewater quality and quantity requirements according to relevant legislation and workplace procedures
• 1.3Identify and analyse legislation, workplace procedures, environmental requirements and system constraints impacting wastewater treatment
• 1.4Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
• 1.5Identify and analyse stakeholder requirements impacting wastewater discharge environments
• 1.6Confirm performance measures for the wastewater treatment plan
• 1.7Identify and define available resources against wastewater treatment specifications
• 1.8Determine responsibilities and timelines for implementation activities

2 Develop wastewater treatment plan

• 2.1Apply system specification requirements to wastewater treatment plan according to relevant legislation, industry standards and workplace procedures
• 2.2Assess public health, environmental and community factors impacting wastewater treatment
• 2.3Analyse performance data and incorporate into plan development
• 2.4Design and implement monitoring and testing programs according to the wastewater treatment plan
• 2.5Develop and document a plan for wastewater treatment

3 Implement wastewater treatment plan

• 3.1Provide advice and guidance to plan users and stakeholders according to regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
• 3.2Manage resources to achieve the objectives of the wastewater treatment plan
• 3.3Operate the system according to the wastewater treatment plan and regulatory requirements
• 3.4Manage implementation of the changes identified to the wastewater treatment plan

4 Monitor and evaluate wastewater treatment

• 4.1Evaluate collection of treated wastewater from customers by identifying, investigating and reporting deviations from agreed service levels
• 4.2Monitor information impacting planning processes according to workplace procedures
• 4.3Plan and oversee system maintenance according to the wastewater treatment plan
• 4.4Analyse and interpret monitoring and testing results and report according to regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
• 4.5Investigate breaches of usage provisions and report results and recommendations according to regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
• 4.6Identify and evaluate system changes to the wastewater treatment plan as a result of changes in regulatory and stakeholder requirements
• 4.7Modify and implement the wastewater treatment plan, incorporating accepted recommendations

5 Review and refine plan

• 5.1Review objectives of wastewater treatment and implementation plans
• 5.2Make recommendations for changes to plan objective and operational and maintenance procedures
• 5.3Implement outcomes from audits and internal reviews

What does an assessment tool for NWPTRT003 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for NWPTRT003 needs to address all 41 unit components: 5 elements with 27 performance criteria, 7 performance evidence requirements, 7 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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