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. |
Waste recovery requirements may include: | access to storage facility and recovery siteemergency and PPElegislative requirements for recoveryrecovery equipmentsecuritysignagetechnical analysiswaste compatibilities. |
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. |
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 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. |
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. |
Appropriate persons may include: | supervisorteam member. |
Equipment may include: | barriers and warning signscompactorsconveyorsgeneratorshosesloadshifting equipmentpumpssorting tablesvacuumswaste containers. |
Supervisory processes may include: | delegatingimplementingmonitoringoverseeing planningreviewingtargeting practices to meet deadlines. |
Time available may include considering: | client instructionscontingenciespast experiencesskills and experience of operativeslocation of projectmethods to be employedresources and equipment to be used. |
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 equipment must 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. |
Cleaning area and equipmentmay include: | cleaning productsseeping outshovellingvacuumingwater-hosing. |
Waste recovery details typically include: | amount and volume of wastedate recoveredenvironmental protection authority documentationmonitoring or maintenance requirementssafety measures undertakenspecial assistance providedwaste type. |