Assessor Resource

SFIAQU301
Undertake effluent treatment and waste disposal

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake effluent and waste collection and arrange for its disposal either on-farm or at an off-farm facility.

The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for effluent and waste activities in an aquaculture environment.

All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.

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

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Evidence Required

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An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has undertaken effluent treatment and waste disposal activities on at least one occasion, including:

communicating with and reporting to senior personnel on waste disposal activities and technology or equipment requirements, including the use of personal protective equipment

identifying risk factors and the appropriate preventive measures

planning and monitoring waste disposal activities and on-site disposal sites

organising effluent sampling and data collection

maintaining accurate records on waste disposal data and activities.

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

equipment used for sampling and treating effluent, and the collection, holding and transport of effluent and waste

key legislative compliance requirements relating to effluent treatment and waste disposal

types of wastes and their potential for impact on the environment

procedures for conducting water quality analyses

collection techniques for on-site and off-site disposal of biohazard materials

health and safety and biosecurity requirements relevant to effluent treatment and waste disposal

environmental risks and minimisation strategies relating to effluent treatment and waste disposal.

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in an aquaculture workplace setting or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

functioning aquaculture culture or holding structure, including related equipment to manage waste and effluent

personal protective equipment

report templates

specifications:

workplace procedure relating to effluent treatment and waste disposal

relationships:

evidence of interactions with senior personnel.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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An individual demonstrating competency must satisfy all of the elements and performance criteria in this unit.

There must be evidence that the individual has undertaken effluent treatment and waste disposal activities on at least one occasion, including:

communicating with and reporting to senior personnel on waste disposal activities and technology or equipment requirements, including the use of personal protective equipment

identifying risk factors and the appropriate preventive measures

planning and monitoring waste disposal activities and on-site disposal sites

organising effluent sampling and data collection

maintaining accurate records on waste disposal data and activities.

An individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge required to perform the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes knowledge of:

equipment used for sampling and treating effluent, and the collection, holding and transport of effluent and waste

key legislative compliance requirements relating to effluent treatment and waste disposal

types of wastes and their potential for impact on the environment

procedures for conducting water quality analyses

collection techniques for on-site and off-site disposal of biohazard materials

health and safety and biosecurity requirements relevant to effluent treatment and waste disposal

environmental risks and minimisation strategies relating to effluent treatment and waste disposal.

Assessment of the skills in this unit of competency must take place under the following conditions:

physical conditions:

skills must be demonstrated in an aquaculture workplace setting or an environment that accurately represents workplace conditions

resources, equipment and materials:

functioning aquaculture culture or holding structure, including related equipment to manage waste and effluent

personal protective equipment

report templates

specifications:

workplace procedure relating to effluent treatment and waste disposal

relationships:

evidence of interactions with senior personnel.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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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 types of effluent and waste, determine treatment programs and options, and confirm with senior personnel 
Determine relevant work and equipment requirements, including personal protective equipment, for treatment and disposal with senior personnel 
Identify health and safety and environmental risk factors and select minimisation or contingency plans as agreed by senior personnel 
Plan work tasks to achieve desired disposal options 
Follow effluent sampling and monitoring requirements and data collection requirements 
Treat effluent according to workplace procedures 
Arrange collection and on-site or off-site disposal of wastes according to workplace procedures 
Monitor on-site disposal sites to ensure waste materials are contained 
Check condition and storage of tools and equipment and related operational technology, and forward repair requirements to senior personnel 
Record relevant data and observations and report any abnormal records to senior personnel 

Forms

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