DESIGN WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT INFRASTRUCTURE

UNIT CODE: WAT/CU/ WSET /CR/01/6A

UNIT DESCRIPTION

This unit covers the competencies required to design waste water collection and treatment infrastructure.
It involves conducting feasibility study and site survey for wastewater design infrastructure, collecting
wastewater infrastructure design data, determining wastewater infrastructure design data and calculating
of wastewater infrastructure design parameters. It also entails drawing wastewater infrastructure units and
preparing wastewater infrastructure design reports.

This standard applies in Water Industry.

ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT
These are assessable statements which specify the required level of
These describe the key
performance for each of the elements.
outcomes which make up
workplace function
Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the Range

1. Conduct feasibility 1.1 Desktop study is conducted based on job requirement.

study 1.2 Reconnaissance survey is conducted based on desktop study.
1.3 Feasibility report is prepared based on reconnaissance survey.

2 .1 Survey tools and equipment are identified based on the site conditions
2. Conduct site survey and required data.
for wastewater 2 .2 Site survey is carried out based on job requirements.
design infrastructure 2 .3 Survey report is prepared based on SOPs.

3 .1 Tools and equipment for design data collection are prepared based on
3. Collect wastewater information required.
infrastructure design 3 .2 Design data is collected based on SOPs.
data
4 .1 Design data is analyzed organized based on SOPs.
4. Determine 4 .2 Design data is presented based on SOPs.
wastewater 4 .3 Wastewater infrastructure design parameters are calculated based on
infrastructure design design codes.
parameters

5. Draw wastewater 5.1 Drawing tools and equipment are determined based on job
requirements.
 infrastructure units 5.2 Wastewater infrastructure units are drawn based on the design
parameters.
5.3 Wastewater infrastructure drawings are submitted for approval as
per legal requirements.
7.1 Bill of quantities is prepared based on the design.
6. Prepare wastewater 7.2 Design report is compiled prepared as per statutory regulation
infrastructure design 7.3 Design report is submitted as per statutory regulations.
report
RANGE

This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria apply. It
allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.

Variables Range

1. Surveying tools and  GIS software

equipment  Theodolite
 Dumpy level
 Total station
 Levelling staff
 Booking sheet
 CAD Software
2. Drawing tools and  Pencils
equipment  Ruler
 T-square
 Scale rule
 Eraser
 Set square
 Drawing board

3. Wastewater infrastructure  Sewer

units may include but not
limited to:
 Screen
 Grit chamber:
 Horizontal
 Aerated
 Sedimentation tanks
 Activated sludge system
 Trickling filters
 Ponds
 Oxidation ditch
 Aerated lagoons
 Storm water drains
 Equalization tank
 Sequential Batch Reactor
 Rotating biological contactors
 Oil and grease trap
  Stop watch
4. Tools for design data  Checklists
collection may include but  Questionnaires
not limited to:
 Stationery
 Sampling equipment
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.

Required Skills

The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:

Generic skills:

 Communication  Problem solving

 Analytical  First aid
 Organizing  Supervising
 Decision making  Organizing
 Planning  Time management
 Record keeping  Supervision
Technical Skills:

 Analysis
 Reporting
 Trouble shooting
 Data logging
 Surveying
 Design
 Soil analysis
 Hydraulics
 Measurement
 Technical drawing
 CAD
 GIS

Required Knowledge

The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:

 Technical specifications
 Statutory regulations
 OSH
 Quality Assurance
 Wastewater treatment technologies
 Basic statistics
 EIA
EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria,
required skills and knowledge and range.

Critical Aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:

Competency
1.1 Conducted desktop study based on job requirement.
1.2 Conducted reconnaissance survey based on desktop study.
1.3 Prepared feasibility report based on reconnaissance survey.
1.4 Carried out site survey based on job requirements.
1.5 Prepared survey report based on SOPs.
1.6 Collected design data based on SOPs
1.7 Analyzed design data organized based on SOPs.
1.8 Presented design data based on SOPs.
1.9 Calculated wastewater infrastructure design parameters based on
design codes
1.10 Drawn wastewater infrastructure units based on the design
parameters.
1.11 Submitted wastewater infrastructure drawings for approval as
per legal requirements
1.12 Prepared bill of quantities based on the design.
1.13 Compiled design report prepared as per statutory regulation

The following resources must be provided:

Resource Implications  Computers
 Plumbing tools and equipment
 Drawing tools and equipment
 GIS
 CAD
 Printers
Competency may be assessed through:
Methods of Assessment  Written tests
 Interviews
 Observations
Assessment may be done:
Context of Assessment  On–the–job
 Off-the –job
 Industrial attachment

Guidance information for Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the water sector,
assessment workplace and job role is recommended.
CORE UNITS OF LEARNING

DESIGN OF WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT INFRASTRUCTURE

UNIT CODE: WAT/CU/ WSETT /CR/01/6A

Relationship to Occupational Standards

This unit addresses the unit of competency: DESIGN WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT
INFRASTRUCTURE

Duration of Unit: 420 hours

Unit Description

This unit describes the competencies required by a technician in order to apply a wide range of water
science principles in their work. It includes collection and analysis of wastewater infrastructure design
data, calculation of wastewater design parameters, drawing

Summary of Learning Outcomes

1. Collect wastewater infrastructure design data
2. Analyse wastewater infrastructure design data
3. Calculate wastewater infrastructure design parameters
4. Draw wastewater infrastructure units
5. Compile wastewater infrastructure design report

Learning Outcomes, Content and Suggested Assessment Methods

Learning Outcome Content Suggested Assessment

Methods
1. Collect wastewater  Mapping the area  Written test
infrastructure design  Tools preparation  Interview
data  Data collection/ Quantity of Wastewater  Oral question
 Quantity of wastewater (Design periods,
 Assignments
wastewater generation rates (urban,
periurban, rural)
 Supervised exercises
 Storm water infiltration and exfiltration.  Practical tests
2. Analyze wastewater  Categorize population
infrastructure design into various classes
data
 Analyse and clean
climatic and
hydrological data
 Produce topographical
maps and ground
profiles from survey data
3. Calculate wastewater  Population projection
infrastructure design  Population equivalent
parameters  Discharge /volume
 Velocities
 Load estimation (BOD, TSS,FC)
 Computations of profile data
 Sizing of the pipes
 Hydraulic flow in pipes
 Depth of flow
 Gradient
 Sizing of treatment units
4. Draw wastewater  Draw profiles
infrastructure units  Draw:
 Sewer Line
 Sewer Appurtenances
 Screens
 Grit Chamber
 Sedimentation Tanks
 Trickling Filters
 Activated Sludge Unit
 Stabilization Ponds
 Oxidation Ditch
 Aerated Lagoons
 Storm Water Drains
 Sludge Treatment Units
 Legal requirements for approvals
5. Compile wastewater  Technical report writing
infrastructure design  Legal requirements
report

Suggested Delivery Methods

 Group discussions
 Demonstration by trainer
  Online videos
 Power point presentation
 Exercises by trainee

Recommended Resources
 Scientific calculators
 Relevant reference materials
 Stationeries
 GPS
 Design Software
 Computer lab
 Relevant practical materials
 Laboratories (chemical, biological & soils)
 Internet
 Concrete workshop
 Hydraulics laboratory
 Design codes