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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify waste.
   • Waste characteristics and contaminants present in waste are identified and noted.
   • Types of wastes are differentiated by waste streams and waste categories.
   • Hazardous and dangerous waste and non-conforming waste are detailed.
   • Further information on waste is obtained in consultation with relevant personnel to ensure correct waste identification.
2. Identify and report hazards and risks.
   • Hazards and risks present in work environment are identified, recorded and reported according to organisational and compliance requirements.
   • Safe work practices to mitigate risks are identified and communicated to relevant personnel according to organisational and compliance requirements.
   • Emergency response procedures are practised with team members.

Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.
Relevant personnel must include at least one of the following:	supervisor or team leader team member.
Compliance requirements must include:	commonwealth, state and territory legislation relating to waste management, including: environmental protection and incorrect waste disposal work health and safety including hazardous substances and dangerous goods industry codes licensing arrangements.

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Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit. The person must correctly identify waste and hazards on three separate occasions. For each occasion, the person must:

identify waste using the following waste characteristics:

density

level of contamination

quality

shape

size

volume

weight

differentiate waste by the following waste streams:

commercial and industrial waste

construction and demolition

dangerous goods

green waste

hazardous substances

municipal waste

differentiate waste by the following waste categories:

solid: non-hazardous

liquid: non-hazardous

hazardous: regulated, prescribed, dangerous goods, quarantined, medical and clinical

recoverable resources

identify hazards present in the work area and the safe work practices that would mitigate the risks posed by the hazards.

While identifying wastes and hazards, the person must:

follow organisational procedures and comply with regulatory and legal requirements to work safely and protect the environment

practise emergency response procedures with team members.

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Knowledge Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

classifications of waste

hazards and risks associated with waste including hazardous substances and dangerous goods

methods for waste containment and isolation

non-conforming waste streams and signs of contamination

organisational policies and procedures and regulatory and legal requirements relating to identifying wastes and hazards

types, streams and characteristics of waste, as specified in the performance evidence.

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