Water Process Controller

The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Water Process Controller. A Water Process Controller operates and controls the unit processes at a water services works to produce potable water, treated wastewater and associated waste products according to statutory and regulatory requirements. A qualified learner will be able to: • Inspect, operate and control chemical, biological and physical unit processes and equipment of water services works. • Monitor and test the physical, chemical and biological parameters of the treatment process.

This qualification reflects the workplace-based needs of the operations and control of the unit processes at a water services works to produce potable water, treated wastewater and associated waste products according to statutory and regulatory requirements. Currently, there is no registered qualification on the NQF, (OQSF) under the Quality Council for Trades and Occupations (QCTO) that bridges the gap between knowledge and workplace skills required to fulfil the operations and control role on the water services works (treatment plant). Hence this qualification will replace the current qualifications; Water and Wastewater Treatment Process Control Level 1, 2 and 3. This qualification provides the learner with a career path and progression which follows three levels; from process operations and control of the water services works to the process control supervision as well as the management of the water services works and reticulation within the water sector. The progression will be such that this qualification equips the learner to operate and control the unit processes at a water services works in order to produce potable water, treated wastewater and associated waste products according to statutory and regulatory requirements under supervision whilst also preparing the learner to operate and supervise the water services works more independently and lastly prepare the learner to manage and optimise the entire water services from reticulation to treatment in order to produce potable water, treated wastewater and associated waste products according to statutory and regulatory requirements. The qualification will be a foundational entry level into the water sector occupational qualification and also provide the flexibility to pursue different specialised careers within the sector and other fields related to the water sector such as a career in pollution control, wet industries, electricity generation, and environmental qualifications. Learners will have the capacity to advance, gain workplace skill and enhance productivity within the water sector, improve the health of communities and contribute towards the socio and ecological sustainability and improvement of the water resources and receiving current environment status.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): RPL for access to the external integrated summative assessment: Accredited providers and approved workplaces must apply the internal assessment criteria specified in the related curriculum document to establish and confirm prior learning. Accredited providers and workplaces must confirm prior learning by issuing a statement of result or certifying a work experience record. RPL for access to the qualification: Accredited providers and approved workplaces may recognise prior learning against the relevant access requirements. Entry Requirements: Level 2 with Mathematics and Communication.

• Operate and control chemical, biological and physical unit processes and associated plant for compliance with required standards.
• Inspect, monitor and test the physical, chemical and biological parameters in order to make appropriate process adjustments.