WWTPT-Level-4 Syllabus

                                                    Qualifications Pack

                                                                                     “Wastewater Treatment Plant Technician”  

Standards (NOS)

Compulsory:

SGJ/N6601: Operate the Wastewater Treatment Plant

SGJ/N6602: Monitor and Maintain Wastewater Treatment Plant

SGJ/N6605: Work Safety at Wastewater treatment plant.SGJ/ N 6601 Operate Wastewater Treatment Plant

Overview

This unit is about operation of Wastewater Treatment plant.

SGJ/ N 6601 Operate Wastewater Treatment Plant

(Task) Operate Wastewater Treatment Plant

Description This unit is about operation and maintenance of Wastewater treatment Plant.

Scope This unit/task covers the following:

• Operate Wastewater Treatment Plant

PC1. Start the Wastewater Treatment Plant by switching on the pumps, mixers,

controllers and other equipment’s

PC2. Perform the operation and cleaning of different screens

PC3. Operate different valves in a Wastewater Treatment Plant

PC4. Charge the slurry tank

PC5. Operate oil skimmer and fill drums as required

PC6. Perform the addition of chemicals and microbes to treat water as required

PC7. Facilitate the calibration of process control equipment as needed

PC8. Ensure that the sludge is handled properly

PC9. Complete the documentation as required

B. Technical

Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand the following aspects:

KB1. Overall operations and different processes of wastewater treatment plant

including but not limited to Screening, Sedimentation, neutralization,

Absorption, Adsorption, Oxidation/Reduction, Ion exchange process,

chlorination, Aeration tank, Sludge digesters, handling and drying.

KB2. Working principle of different machineries in Wastewater treatment plant.

KB3. Classification of different types of filters, and how they are cleaned or

replaced.

KB4. Safety compliances while handling chemicals and organic matter.

KB5. Importance and need of treating Wastewater

The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SA1. Maintaining Records of the readings of different instrument.

Reading Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SA2. Read English and/or vernacular language.

SA3. Read and understand manuals, health and safety instructions, memos, other

company documents.

SA4. Ability to read from different sources- books screens in machines and signage.

SA5. Understand the various color codes, as per standard electrical, mechanical

and civil nomenclature.

Decision Making

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SB1. Follow organization rule-based decision making process.

SB2. Take decision with systematic course of actions and/or response.

Plan and Organize

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to :

SB3. Planning and organization of work to meet deadlines.

SB4. Work constructively and collaboratively with others.

Problem Solving

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SB5. Recognize problems and search for solutions.

SB6. Choose best methods to complete assigned tasks.

Analytical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SB8. Apply domain knowledge, observations and data to select course of action to

perform tasks related to wastewater treatment.

Critical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SB9. Critically evaluate information obtained from customers, supervisor and coworkers

to perform day to day activities.

SB10. Ask questions for better understanding.

Back to NOS List:

SGJ/ N 6601 Operate Wastewater Treatment Plant

SGJ/ N 6602 Monitor and Maintain the Wastewater Treatment Plant

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Overview

This unit is about monitoring and maintaining the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

SGJ/ N 6602 Monitor and Maintain the Wastewater Treatment Plant

Unit Code SGJ / N6602

Unit Title

(Task) Monitor and Maintain the Wastewater Treatment Plant

Description This unit is about monitoring and maintaining the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Scope This unit/task covers the following:

• Monitor the working of Wastewater Treatment Plant

• Maintain the Wastewater Treatment Plant

Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope

Element Performance Criteria

Monitor the working

of Wastewater

Treatment Plant

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:

PC1. Check all equipment’s and fill out daily activities log sheet.

PC2. Ensure proper working of Wastewater Collection system.

PC3. Monitor the working of Wastewater Pumping station and record any

anomalies.

PC4. Take chemical inventory and record the chemical and water usage daily.

PC5. Monitor and record all meter and gauge readings.

PC6. Visually inspect the discharge at delivery point periodically for anomalies.

PC7. Prepare and maintain the operation records.

Maintain the

Wastewater

Treatment Plant

PC8. Perform maintenance on valves, filters, pumps, tanks and aerators.

PC9. Perform general maintenance.

PC10. Ensure the cleanliness work area and equipment.

PC11.Assist in developing the estimates for repair, maintenance and construction

activities in the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

PC12.Complete the documentation as required.

Knowledge and Understanding (K)

A. Organizational

Context

(Knowledge of the

company

/organization and

its processes)

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KA1. Company's Policy on quality and standards, design norms, safety hazards,

integrity, codes, compliance and guidelines.

KA2. The Purpose and Scope of the work to be carried out and its importance.

KA3. Maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant.

KA4. Company’s reporting structure.

KA5. Company’s different department and concerned authority.

B. Technical

Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand the following aspects:

KB1. Working principle of different major components in Wastewater treatment

plant.

KB2. Classification of different types of filters, valves, pumps, screens, tanks and

how they are cleaned or replaced when required.

KB3. Safety compliances while handling chemicals and organic matter.

KB4. Overall Maintenance of Wastewater Treatment Plant

KB5. Maintenance schedule of different parts of a Wastewater Treatment Plant

KB6. Importance of scheduled maintenance

Skill

A. Core Skills/

Generic Skills

Writing Skills

The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SA1.Fill up documentation applicable to one’s role.

National Occupational Standard

SGJ/ N 6602 Monitor and Maintain the Wastewater Treatment Plant

Reading Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SA2. Read English and/or vernacular language.

SA3. Read and understand manuals, health and safety instructions, memos, other

company documents.

SA4. Ability to read from different sources- books screens in machines and signage.

SA5. Understand the various color codes, as per standard electrical, mechanical

and civil nomenclature.

Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SA6. Express statements or information clearly so that others can hear and

understand.

SA7. Participate in and understand the main points of simple discussions.

SA8. Respond appropriately to any queries.

SA9. Communicate with supervisor.

B. Professional Skills

Decision Making

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SB1. Follow organization rule based decision making system

SB2. Take decision with systematic course of actions and/or response.

Plan and Organize

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to :

SB3. Planning and organization of work to meet deadlines.

SB4. Work constructively and collaboratively with others.

Customer Centricity

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SB5. Follow code of conduct.

SB6. Manage relationships with customers with intent on satisfying its

requirements for service delivery.

Problem Solving

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SB7. Recognize problems and search for solutions.

SB8. Choose best methods to complete assigned tasks.

Analytical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SB10. Apply domain knowledge, observations and data to select course of action to

perform tasks related to Wastewater Treatment.

Critical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SB11. Critically evaluate information obtained from customers, supervisor and coworkers

to perform day to day activities.

SB12. Ask questions for better understanding.

SGJ/ N 6602 Monitor and Maintain the Wastewater Treatment Plant

Occupation Operation and

NOS Version Control

SGJ/ N 6605 Work Safety at Wastewater treatment plant

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Overview

This unit is about maintaining work safety Wastewater Treatment Plant.

SGJ/ N 6605 Work Safety at Wastewater treatment plant

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Unit Code SGJ / N6605

Unit Title

(Task) Work Safety at Wastewater treatment plant

Description This unit is about confirming and adapting system design.

Scope This unit/task covers the following:

• Work Safety at Wastewater treatment plant

Performance Criteria(PC) w.r.t. the Scope

Element Performance Criteria

Work safety at

Wastewater

treatment plant

To be competent, the user/ individual must be able to:

PC1. Identify the hazards associated with different tasks in a Wastewater

Treatment Plant.

PC2. Inform the concerned person of the accident and hazard occurred.

PC3. Select the right Personal Protective equipment for different tasks in a Waste

Treatment Plant.

PC4. Perform the changing of chlorine cylinders safely.

PC5. Ensure safe storage of corrosive substances.

PC6. Ensure Health & Safety by following company policies & processes and

industry standards for work safety.

Knowledge and Understanding (K)

A. Organizational

Context

(Knowledge of the

company

/organization and

its processes)

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand:

KA1. Company’s Policy on quality and standards, design norms, safety hazards,

integrity, codes, compliance and guidelines

KA2. The Purpose and Scope of the work to be carried out and its importance.

KA3. The Operations of a wastewater treatment plant.

KA4. Company’s reporting structure.

KA5. Company’s different department and concerned authority.

B. Technical

Knowledge

The individual on the job needs to know and understand the following aspects:

KB1. Safety compliances while handling chemicals and organic matter

KB2. Different hazards associated with the operation of the Waste Treatment

Plant.

KB3. Do’s and Don’ts in operation of Waste Treatment Plant.

KB4. Understand the importance and know-how of Personal Protective

Equipment.

KB5. Know-how on the procedure for safe handling of corrosive substances,

chemicals, chlorine and chlorine equipment’s.

KB6. Know-how and understanding of safe storage of corrosive substances.

KB7. Know-how of how to detect chlorine leakage and control.

Skill

A. Core Skills/

Generic Skills

Writing Skills

The user/ individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SA1.Fill up documentation applicable to one’s role.

Reading Skills

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SA2. Read English and/or vernacular language.

SA3. Read and understand manuals, health and safety instructions, memos, other

company documents.

SA4. Ability to read from different sources- books screens in machines and signage.

SA5. Understand the various color codes, as per standard electrical, mechanical

and civil nomenclature.

National Occupational Standard

SGJ/ N 6605 Work Safety at Wastewater treatment plant

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Oral Communication (Listening and Speaking skills)

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SA6. Express statements or information clearly so that others can hear and

understand.

SA7. Participate in and understand the main points of simple discussions.

SA8. Respond appropriately to any queries.

SA9. Communicate with supervisor.

B. Professional Skills

Decision Making

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SB1. Follow organization rule based decision making process

SB2. Take decision with systematic course of actions and/or response.

Plan and Organize

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to :

SB3. Planning and organization of work to meet deadlines.

SB4. Work constructively and collaboratively with others.

Customer Centricity

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SB5. Follow code of conduct.

SB6. Manage relationships with customers with intent on satisfying its

requirements for service delivery.

Problem Solving

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SB7. Recognize problems and search for solutions.

SB8. Choose best methods to complete assigned tasks.

Analytical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SB10. Apply domain knowledge, observations and data to select course of action to

perform tasks related to Wastewater Treatment.

Critical Thinking

The user/individual on the job needs to know and understand how to:

SB11. Critically evaluate information obtained from customers, supervisor and coworkers

to perform day to day activities.

SB12. Ask questions for better understanding.

SGJ/ N 6605 Work Safety at Wastewater treatment plant

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NOS Code SGJ/N6605

Credits (NSQF) TBD Version number 1.0

Industry Sector Green Jobs Drafted on 26/11/2015

Industry Sub-sector Waste Management Last reviewed on 10/12/2015

Occupation Health and Safety Next review date 01/12/2020

Guidelines for Assessment

1. Criteria for assessment for each Qualification Pack will be created by the Sector Skill Council. Each Performance Criteria

(PC) will be assigned marks proportional to its importance in NOS. SSC will also lay down proportion of marks for Theory and

Skills Practical for each PC

2. The assessment for the theory part will be based on knowledge bank of questions created by the SSC

3. Individual assessment agencies will create unique question papers for theory part for each candidate at each

examination/training center (as per assessment criteria below)

4. Individual assessment agencies will create unique evaluations for skill practical for every student at each

examination/training center based on this criteria

5. To pass the Qualification Pack, every trainee should score a minimum of 70% in every NOS.