Critical aspects of competency

Thorough organisation of maintenance.

Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below.

Waste processing plant types.

Normal operation of waste processing plant.

Standard maintenance requirements.

Company requirements.

Occupational health and safety requirements.

Duty of care in provision of services.

Relevant industry standards.

Relevant legislation.

Relevant environmental regulations.

OHS hierarchy of control.

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These are:

following instructions and giving information

plant operation

use of relevant hand and power tools

plant cleaning

conducting checks on plant components

methodical organisation of work

planning to undertake a routine task

reading graduated device

problem-solving

time management

following MSDS

safe and efficient work practices

use of emergency and personal protective equipment.

Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function, for example:

PRMWM16B Operate waste processing plant

PRMWM34B Maintain an equipment and consumables storage area

PRMCMN201A Participate in workplace safety arrangements

PRMCMN301A Contribute to workplace safety arrangements.

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available:

maintenance schedules

plant/equipment for maintenance

tools, equipment, materials for maintenance.

Gaining evidence to assess this unit

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment). The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, which may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.

Evidence of competency is best obtained by observing activities in the field and reviewing the provision of minor maintenance and repairs on waste processing plant and equipment. If this is not practicable, observations in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.

Consistency in performance

Assessment requires that strategies meet the objectives of clients and comply with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it will be necessary to assess the unit within a variety of waste management environments or different client needs to assess competency in the provision of minor maintenance and repairs on waste processing plant and equipment.

Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations (scenarios) may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. (In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written audit, questions are to be identical.)

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.

Note: All practical demonstrations must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each state or territory.

Key competency levels

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life that are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added.

Information below highlights how these processes are applied in this competency standard.

Refer to Evidence Guide

The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables may be present for this particular unit.

Company requirements are found in:

commitment

compliance with relevant legislation

cost-benefit analysis

costs

job sheets

lead time

process constraints

resource requirements (including equipment, personnel)

resources available

verbal or written instructions

work procedures.

Documentation includes but is not limited to:

checks completed

housekeeping undertaken

materials used

repairs and adjustment/replacement of parts

servicing faults and defects identified.

Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:

appropriate footwear

communications equipment

eye protection

eyewash kit

fire extinguishers

First Aid kit

gloves

overalls and protective clothing.

Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:

breathing apparatus

emergency procedure guides

face shield/mask

hard hat

hearing protection

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

spill kit.

Emergency response action/procedures include but are not limited to:

clean up

contain emergency

equipment/plant isolation and shut-down

evacuation

First Aid

make safe

notification of authorities

use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

Housekeeping to ensure cleanliness of plant may include high-pressure water or air-hosing, shovelling, sweeping out, use of decontamination products and vacuuming.

Maintenance will typically include adjustment/repairs, cleaning, lubrication/greasing and pre-start checks (visual, start-up, servicing, pre-start operational and operation) servicing.

Maintenance schedule includes:

instructions

nature and scope of task

occupational health and safety requirements

resource requirements/allocations

tools and materials to be used

vehicle and equipment types

work schedule.

Manufacturers' specifications are found in equipment specifications and operator manuals.

Minor components and accessories may include fuses, globes, lights and tyres.

Performance of this unit is carried out in accordance with relevant requirements of the following:

Australian Standards

environmental regulations

legislative requirements

manufacturers' specifications

organisational procedures

relevant state/territory regulations.

Personal protective equipment required will be stored, maintained and worn/fitted in accordance with company requirements and occupational health and safety and other legislation.

Plant includes:

autoclave

balers

boilers

bunded areas

centrifuge

chippers compactors

computer hardware and software

conveyors

hammer mills

incinerator

microwave

safety structures controls

separators

sorters crushers

storage tanks

treatment tanks pipes

tub grinders shredders.

Plant for waste processing may include:

autoclaving treatment plant

biological treatment plant

chemical treatment plant

combustion

composter

liquid waste treatment plant

materials recovery facility

microwave treatment plant

physical treatment plant

size reduction processing plant

transfer station.

Relevant legislation and codes cover state and federal industry codes of conduct, occupational health and safety legislation, Australian Standards and environmental protection legislation.

Routine checks, services and maintenance will typically include adjustment/repair, cleaning, lubrication/greasing and servicing (oil, water, fuel and coolant).

Safe operating procedures include any activity or operation conducted on site to ensure health and safety of personnel/equipment in the area.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist