Assessor Resource

HLTHSS001
Operate an incinerator

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to correctly and safely operate an incinerator.

This unit applies to workers with a range of well-developed skills where some discretion and judgement is required. Workers will take responsibility for their own outputs under predetermined guidelines and may participate in supervised work teams.

The skills in this unit must be applied in accordance with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards and industry codes of practice.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare incinerator for operation

1.1 Undertake incinerator maintenance according to manufacturer instructions

1.2 Check the components of the incinerator for correct functioning

1.3 Determine potential environmental risks associated with incinerator operations

2. Prepare waste for incineration

2.1 Identify waste for incineration

2.2 Use personal protective equipment according to organisational requirements

2.3 Check waste for products that should not be placed into an incinerator and remove

2.4 Load waste into incinerator according to organisation policy and procedure and manufacturer instructions

3. Operate incinerator

3.1 Activate incinerator according to manufacturer instructions

3.2 Identify and rectify problems with waste incineration

3.3 Complete documentation according to organisation policy and procedure

3.4 Shut down the incinerator according to manufacturer instructions

3.5 Take and document environmental measurements according to state/territory and local government regulations

3.6 Notify the appropriate person of any breaches of environmental measures or operating policy

3.7 Dispose of waste from the incinerator according to state/territory and local regulations

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

operated an incinerator on 3 occasions, including:

preparing the incinerator and waste for incineration and disposing of incinerator waste

shutting down the incinerator, taking environmental measurements and completing documentation requirements.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

manufacturer instructions for incinerator operation and maintenance

waste handling policies and procedures for incinerator operation, including workplace health and safety (WHS), infection control, waste storage and disposal

types, purpose and use of personal protective equipment

waste appropriate for incineration

relevant state/territory and local environmental legislation and regulation, including:

environmental protection agency guidelines

council regulations

pollution regulations

incinerator license conditions

emission standards

temperature standards

waste storage regulations.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

incinerator

WHS and infection control policy in relation to operating an incinerator

relevant state/territory and local environmental legislation and regulations

manufacturer instructions for operation and maintenance

tools and materials relevant to incinerator maintenance process

suitable work area appropriate to incinerator maintenance process

personal protective equipment

modelling of industry operating conditions.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements define the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare incinerator for operation

1.1 Undertake incinerator maintenance according to manufacturer instructions

1.2 Check the components of the incinerator for correct functioning

1.3 Determine potential environmental risks associated with incinerator operations

2. Prepare waste for incineration

2.1 Identify waste for incineration

2.2 Use personal protective equipment according to organisational requirements

2.3 Check waste for products that should not be placed into an incinerator and remove

2.4 Load waste into incinerator according to organisation policy and procedure and manufacturer instructions

3. Operate incinerator

3.1 Activate incinerator according to manufacturer instructions

3.2 Identify and rectify problems with waste incineration

3.3 Complete documentation according to organisation policy and procedure

3.4 Shut down the incinerator according to manufacturer instructions

3.5 Take and document environmental measurements according to state/territory and local government regulations

3.6 Notify the appropriate person of any breaches of environmental measures or operating policy

3.7 Dispose of waste from the incinerator according to state/territory and local regulations

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

operated an incinerator on 3 occasions, including:

preparing the incinerator and waste for incineration and disposing of incinerator waste

shutting down the incinerator, taking environmental measurements and completing documentation requirements.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

manufacturer instructions for incinerator operation and maintenance

waste handling policies and procedures for incinerator operation, including workplace health and safety (WHS), infection control, waste storage and disposal

types, purpose and use of personal protective equipment

waste appropriate for incineration

relevant state/territory and local environmental legislation and regulation, including:

environmental protection agency guidelines

council regulations

pollution regulations

incinerator license conditions

emission standards

temperature standards

waste storage regulations.

Skills must have been demonstrated in the workplace or in a simulated environment that reflects workplace conditions. The following conditions must be met for this unit:

use of suitable facilities, equipment and resources, including:

incinerator

WHS and infection control policy in relation to operating an incinerator

relevant state/territory and local environmental legislation and regulations

manufacturer instructions for operation and maintenance

tools and materials relevant to incinerator maintenance process

suitable work area appropriate to incinerator maintenance process

personal protective equipment

modelling of industry operating conditions.

Assessors must satisfy the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) 2015/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
 
Undertake incinerator maintenance according to manufacturer instructions 
Check the components of the incinerator for correct functioning 
Determine potential environmental risks associated with incinerator operations 
Identify waste for incineration 
Use personal protective equipment according to organisational requirements 
Check waste for products that should not be placed into an incinerator and remove 
Load waste into incinerator according to organisation policy and procedure and manufacturer instructions 
Activate incinerator according to manufacturer instructions 
Identify and rectify problems with waste incineration 
Complete documentation according to organisation policy and procedure 
Shut down the incinerator according to manufacturer instructions 
Take and document environmental measurements according to state/territory and local government regulations 
Notify the appropriate person of any breaches of environmental measures or operating policy 
Dispose of waste from the incinerator according to state/territory and local regulations 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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