On-site testing to maintain the quality of treatment processes
Unit summary
This unit is about carrying out routine testing consistently over time in the workplace to monitor the quality of the treatment processes and ensure they are operated according to specification
Unit details
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04 Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
The assessment criteria incorporate the following terms and they must be interpreted as below within assessment
Conditions are health and safety; environment; time; recording systems; cleanliness; external influences giving rise to variations
The assessment must incorporate the requirements defined in Energy & Utility Skills assessment strategy for competence-based units and qualifications
The unit is based on the National Occupational Standard “On-site testing to maintain the quality of treatment processes” within the suite Treatment Process Operations so that complete and valid transfer of evidence is possible without any confusion concerning the current Water Sector NOS derived units in NVQs and the emerging QCF units in the water sector
NVQ Unit ref: J/103/8808
Energy & Utility Skills – Sector Skills Council
Develop Ltd
| Learning Outcome |
Assessment Criteria |
| 1. Prepare to test equipment and materials |
1.1
Follow all procedures where they are a lone worker
1.2
Check and prepare the resources and equipment to be used to carry out the test and make sure it is ready, clean and serviceable
1.3
Confirm the PPE is serviceable before it is worn
1.4
Match the samples to be tested against those specified in the work instructions and documentation
1.5
Operate the equipment in line with procedures
1.6
Make sure there is provision to dispose of waste materials safely |
| 2. Carry out on-site tests on samples |
2.1
Follow procedures to test samples as specified in the work documentation
2.2
Carry out tests
2.3
Clean equipment before storage and return the work area to a clean and hygienic state
2.4
Take into account conditions and other factors which might have an effect on the test
2.5
Return materials which can be re-used to store and make up any shortfall
2.6
Dispose of waste materials in the designated places |
| 3. Use and communicate data and information on testing work |
3.1
Match the documentation to the testing to be done
3.2
Follow all health and safety and environmental protection procedures and instructions
3.3
Follow all work procedures and instructions
3.4
Record and report the test results on the documentation and maintain audit trails of records |
| 4. Use and communicate problems which arise from testing |
4.1
Report problems with defective equipment, materials, and other resources
4.2
Record and report abnormal occurrences and deviations
4.3
Report abnormalities in test results and bring them to the attention of designated people
4.4
Resolve problems with abnormal results |
| 5. Use appropriate behaviour when involved in on-site testing to maintain the quality of treatment processes |
5.1
Demonstrate they are vigilant to possible risks and hazards
5.2
Demonstrate they show pride in achieving high quality work |
| 6. Know and understand how carry out on-site testing to maintain the quality of treatment processes using general knowledge |
6.1
Demonstrate they know about the main principles of health, safety, and hygiene legislation and regulations
6.2
Demonstrate they know about environmental protection legislation and measures to reduce harmful emissions and substances
6.3
Demonstrate they know about regulatory requirements
6.4
Demonstrate they know about management of waste
6.5
Demonstrate they know about roles and responsibilities in maintaining safety
6.6
Demonstrate they know about safe use of hazardous substances
6.7
Demonstrate they know about duty of care
6.8
Demonstrate they know about protecting people and the environment from pollutants both inside and outside the workplace
6.9
Demonstrate they know about personal conduct and behaviour and responsibilities towards colleagues and the general public
6.10
Demonstrate they know about use of personal protective equipment (PPE) |
| 7. Know and understand how to carry out on-site testing to maintain the quality of treatment processes using industry and context specific knowledge |
7.1
Demonstrate they know the procedures for preparation and testing
7.2
Demonstrate they know how to prepare equipment to be used in testing
7.3
Demonstrate they know how to determine the test result
7.4
Demonstrate they know safety systems present on equipment
7.5
Demonstrate they know safety procedures to be followed when using equipment
7.6
Demonstrate they know where calibration checks for equipment are needed
7.7
Demonstrate they know ways of reporting defective equipment
7.8
Demonstrate they know how to check serviceability, cleanliness and preparation of equipment
7.9
Demonstrate they know personal protective equipment (PPE)
7.10
Demonstrate they know ways of checking sample identity
7.11
Demonstrate they know methods of disposing of materials safely
7.12
Demonstrate they know methods of dealing with abnormalities
7.13
Demonstrate they know reporting procedures in the event of deviations from expected results
7.14
Demonstrate they know recording and reporting procedures
7.15
Demonstrate they know role and purpose of data audit trails
7.16
Demonstrate they know the importance of checking information for accuracy, validity and meaning and resolving misunderstandings
7.17
Demonstrate they know how to interpret instructions accurately
7.18
Demonstrate they know how to resolve misunderstandings
7.19
Demonstrate they know ways of recording verbal and written information and when each should be used
7.20
Demonstrate they know organisational requirements for storing information and documentation
7.21
Demonstrate they know information which is provided to other people relating to testing activities
7.22
Demonstrate they know the importance of supplying accurate information and in an appropriate format within identified timescales |