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. |
Monitoring requirements may include checks on: | air emissionsdrainage systemsground waterlandfill cellslandfill environment:gasesnoiseodourspecial requirements. |
Waste sitemay include: | landfillmaterials recovery facilityprocessing planttransfer stationtreatment plantwaste generator site. |
Organisational requirements may include information found in: | briefing papersjob sheetslettersmemosoperations manualspolicy and procedures documentsquality assurance documentssite development planstender and contract documentstraining materialsverbal 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. |
Special testing requirements may include: | organising specialistsschedulingsampling. |
Equipment may include: | barriers and warning signscommunications equipmentcompactorscomputer and associated hardware and softwareconveyorsdozersearthmoving equipmentforkliftsgeneratorshoseslawnmowerslifting equipmentloadshifting equipmentpumpssafety barriers and signagesampling equipmentscalesscrapersskipssorting tablesstorage containertesting equipmenttractortrucks:articulatedrigidvacuumswaste containersweighbridge. |
Materials may include: | cell cover materialscleaning fluidscleaning ragsfertiliserfuelfusesglobesgravel for wet weather tipping areaslawn seedlubricantsoilpesticidesplant protection coversplantsroad repairing materials, including:compacted materialsdirtgravelsandwater. |
Supervisory processes may include: | delegatingimplementingmonitoringoverseeingplanningreviewingtargeting 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. |
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. |
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. |
Emergency and personal protective equipmentmust include: | communications equipmenteye protection, such as goggles and protective glasseseyewash kitfire extinguishersfirst aid kitfootwearglovesoveralls and protective clothing. |
Emergency and personal protective equipmentcould 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. |
Drains may include: | grease trapsgroundwater cut-off drainsleachate collection system drainssilt traps. |
Leachate may include: | dissolved and suspended materialliquid that drains or leaches from a landfill. |
Contamination may include: | exposure to sunlightinfestationmixing with other waste typesrot or mouldwaterlogging. |
Documentation may include recording: | checks completeddefects identifiedfaults servicedhousekeeping undertakenmaterials usedparts replacedrepairs and adjustments made. |