This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to operate, inspect and monitor reverse osmosis plant.

Reverse osmosis is a water purification technology that uses a semipermeable membrane to remove dissolved inorganic solids such as salts, ions, molecules and larger particles from water.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan work, operate reverse osmosis plant, test reverse osmosis plant, analyse reverse osmosis plant faults, monitor and inspect reverse osmosis plant, and complete all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work under supervision, in a power generation facility as an operator.

Power generation plant operators are trained and authorised to isolate, prepare plant and issue permits to work.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.