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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to recover waste.
  2. Coordinate waste recovery.
  3. Finalise waste recovery.

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.

Waste types must include at least one of the following:

solid: non-hazardous

liquid: non-hazardous

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

recoverable resources.

Relevant personnel must include at least one of the following:

client

supervisor or team leader

team member.

Compliance requirements must include:

commonwealth, state and territory legislation relating to waste recovery, including:

environmental protection

hazardous substances and dangerous goods

work health and safety

industry codes

licensing requirements.

Waste recovery details must include at least four of the following:

amount and volume of waste

date recovered

environmental protection authority documentation

monitoring or maintenance requirements

safety measures undertaken

special assistance provided

waste types recovered.


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 also organise two waste recovery operations.

While organising above waste recovery operations, the person must:

consult with relevant personnel to identify waste types to be recovered, and to coordinate and explain waste recovery procedures

prepare for waste recovery activities by identifying and organising required personnel and equipment

use supervisory methods, checks and measures to ensure that work is completed within specified timeframes

clean the work area and equipment after waste recovery is completed

follow organisational procedures to work safely and comply with regulatory and legal requirements relating to waste recovery.


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

organisational policies and procedures and regulatory and legal requirements relating to waste recovery

waste containment methods

waste disposal and recovery methods

waste management hierarchy and its application

waste non-conformances

waste resource recovery and management options

waste types, streams and characteristics.