The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Job sheettypically includes: | emergency and PPE requirementsequipment requirementspersonnel requirementsplant operation requirementspotential hazards and risksreporting requirementssite requirementswaste types to be processedwork schedules. |
Waste recovery requirements may include: | access to storage facility and recovery siteemergency and PPElegislative requirements for recoveryrecovery equipmentsecuritysignagewaste compatibilities. |
Waste processing site may include: | composting facilitylandfill sitematerials recovery facilitytransfer stationtreatment sitewaste generator site. |
Plant may include: | autoclavesbalersbobcatsboilersbunded areascentrifugechipperscombustioncompactorscomposterscomputer hardware and softwareconveyorscrushersdozers and associated earthmoving equipmentforkliftshammer millsincineratorsloaders:front-endrear-endtailgatematerials recovery facilitymicrowavespipesprocessing plants, including size-reduction processing plantsafety structures and controlsseparatorsshredderssortersstorage tankstankerstransfer stationtreatment plants, including:biological treatment plantchemical treatment plantliquid waste treatment plantmicrowave treatment plantphysical treatment planttreatment tankstrucks:articulatedopen-bodiedrigidtub grinders. |
Equipment may include: | barriers and warning signscommunications equipmentcompactorsconveyorsgeneratorshoseslifting equipmentloadshifting equipmentPPEpumpsrecording equipmentsampling equipmentscalesskipssorting tablesstorage containerstoolstrailerstrolleysvacuumsweighbridgewaste containers. |
Materials may include: | cleaning chemicalscleaning ragsconsumablescover materialsfuelslubricantsoffice suppliesoilsroad maintenance materialstreatment and processing chemicalswater. |
Personnel requirements may include: | briefinglicences requiredoccupational supportskills and knowledge requiredtraining. |
Emergency and personal protective equipment must include: | communications equipmenteye protection, such as goggles and protective glasseseyewash kitfire extinguishersfirst aid kitfootwearglovesoveralls and protective clothing. |
Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include: | breathing apparatusemergency procedure guidesface shields or maskshard hatshearing protectionMSDSspill kit. |
Personal protective equipmentmust be: | cleaned and fitted according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and OHS requirementsworn when required according to organisational requirementsstored according to organisational requirements. |
Manufacturer specifications are found in: | equipment specificationsoperator manuals. |
Organisational requirements may include information found in: | briefing papersjob sheetslettersmemosoperations manualsquality assurance documentstender and contract documentsverbal or written instructionswork procedures. |
Legislation and codes may include: | codes, including:Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Railindustrycommonwealth, state and territory legislation, including:anti-discriminationenvironmental protectionequal employment opportunityfreedom of informationindustrialOHStrade practicesroad laws. |
Potential hazards and risks may include: | broken glassbroken metalcompaction equipmentcontaminationdustfiregases and fumeshazardous waste (e.g. sharps)narrow drivewaysother vehicles and equipmentoverhanging signsprojectilesspark-producing equipmentunguarded conveyor beltsweather. |
Potential hazards and risks are those identified by the organisation that may lead to: | damage to plant, vehicle or propertyharm to the environmentillness or injury to employees, contractors or the publicinjuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work. |
Waste types may include: | solid (non-hazardous), e.g. construction and demolitionliquid (non-hazardous), e.g. chemical and aqueoushazardous – regulated, prescribed, quarantined, medical and clinicalrecoverable resources, e.g. recyclable and green waste. |
Non-conforming waste streams may include: | contaminationhazardous or dangerous wasteinferior quality and unacceptable waste streams. |
Details of quality control inspection may include: | date and timelocationnon-conformancesquality gradingsign-off by inspector. |
Cleaning may include: | shovellingsweepingusing cleaning productsusing decontamination productsvacuumingwater-hosing. |
Record of waste processing activity may include: | accident reportschecks completeddefects identifiedemergency reportsincident reportsmaintenance requirementsnon-conformancesprocessing operationrecycling activitytypes and amount of waste processedwaste recovered. |