• PRMWM44B - Identify wastes and hazards

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PRMWM44B
Identify wastes and hazards

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Not Applicable

This unit of competency covers the identification of a range of wastes and potential risks and hazards that may be present in the work environment.

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Prerequisites

Not Applicable


Employability Skills

Not Applicable




Evidence Required

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Critical aspects of competency

Ability to correctly identify a range of waste streams, hazardous wastes and waste contaminants.

Ability to identify a range of potential risks and hazards present in the work environment.

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 types, streams and characteristics.

Waste contaminants.

Potential risks and hazards.

Occupational health and safety requirements.

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:

communication including following instructions

reading and interpreting work requirements

identification of waste types

identification of waste contamination

hazard identification

safe and efficient work practices

use of emergency and personal protective equipment

following MSDS.

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available:

range of waste types/streams for identification

OHS requirements

personal protective equipment

work environment in which to identify range of potential risks and hazards.

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 identification of wastes and hazards. 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 identification of wastes and hazards.

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.

1

Perform the process

2

Perform and administer the process

3

Perform, administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied?

1

Discuss with colleagues, clients and relevant personnel all aspects of wastes and hazards.

How can information be collected, analysed and organised?

2

Gather and analyse information from a number of sources (including relevant legislation and company requirements to identify wastes and possible hazards.

How are activities planned and organised?

2

Plan and organise meetings and communicate opportunities with colleagues to discuss waste identification and hazards.

How can teamwork be applied?

1

Work cooperatively with colleagues to identify wastes and hazards.

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied?

1

Use relevant numerical calculations accurately.

How can problem-solving skills be applied?

1

Identify and solve risk elements in the waste and hazard identification process.

How can the use of technology be applied?

1

Demonstrate understanding of technological principles and physical skills to use appropriate equipment.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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.

Characteristics of wastes include but are not limited to:

containment

density

hazard

level of contamination

quality

shape

size

volume

weight.

Contamination may include inferior quality and unacceptable waste streams.

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

containment devices such as booms

emergency procedure guides

face shield/mask

hard hat

hearing protection

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

oil absorbent materials

spill kit.

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.

Potential risks and hazards are those risks and hazards identified by the organisation that could lead to injury or illness of employees, contractors, visitors or the public; damage to plant, vehicles or property; or that could cause harm to the environment.

This relates to on-site and off-site activities (whether company owned or occupied premises, customer/client premises or public property) over which it could be expected the organisation had control.

Relevant legislation and codes cover state and federal:

duty of care

industry codes of conduct

occupational health and safety

Australian Standards

environmental protection legislation.

Waste streams include:

construction and demolition

dangerous goods

green waste

hazardous substances

municipal waste

oil

putrescibles

recyclables

solid inert.

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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
Identify characteristics of wastes 
Differentiate types of wastes by waste stream 
Identify dangerous and hazardous wastes 
Identify contaminants present in waste 
Obtain further information on waste by questioning appropriate personnel to ensure correct identification 
Identify potentialrisks andhazards present in work environment 

Forms

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