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. |
Work site specification may include: | covering batterslandfill site placement and compaction requirementsmaintenance of work siteproduction estimates and schedulessampling and testingsupport function requirementswaste receival schedulewaste transportation requirements. |
Organisational plan may include: | implementation strategies, including:MSDSmeasurement and recordingOHS proceduresPPElegislation and codessite contract requirementswork proceduresobjectives pertaining to:changes to processes and proceduresenvironmental issueseducation and trainingpast and future reviews and auditsrecycling requirementsreduction of wastereview strategies, including:internal and external auditsmonitoring statisticsmonitoring personnel performance following trainingundertaking quality control checksreviewing effectiveness of new procedures and processesformalising review strategies via re-planningsamplingcounting wastetargets, such as:carbon emissions reductionlean managementrecycling rateswaste minimisation. |
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. |
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 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. |
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. |
Estimation may include: | assessment of conditions:siteweatherpast experiencesimilar services or operations. |
Plant may include: | autoclavebalersboilersbunded areascentrifugechipperscombustioncompactorscomposterscomputer hardware and softwareconveyorscrushershammer millsincineratormaterials recovery facilitymicrowavepipesprocessing plants, including size-reduction processing plantsafety structures and controlsseparatorsshredderssortersstorage tankstransfer stationtreatment plants, including:biological treatment plantchemical treatment plantliquid waste treatment plantmicrowave treatment plantphysical treatment planttreatment tankstub grinders. |
Equipment may include: | barriers and warning signscompactorscomputer and associated hardware and softwareconveyorsdozersearthmoving equipmentforkliftsgeneratorshoseslawnmowerslifting equipmentloadshifting equipmentpumpssafety barriers and signagesampling equipmentscalesscrapersskipssorting tablesstorage containerstractorstrucks:articulatedrigidvacuumswaste containersweighbridge. |
Materials may include: | cell cover materialscleaning fluidscleaning ragsfertiliserfuelfusesglobesgravel for wet weather tipping areaslawn seedlubricantsoilpesticidesplant protection coversplantsroad repairing materials:compacted materialsdirtgravelsandwater. |
Manufacturer specifications are found in: | databasesequipment specificationsMSDSoperator manualsprinted instruction leafletswarranty documents. |
Time available may include considering: | client instructionscontingenciespast experiencesskills and experience of operativeslocation of projectmethods to be employedresources and equipment to be used. |
Range of factors may include: | individuals’ competency level, which may be determined from:demonstration of work skilldiscussionobservationprocedural guides to determine skill gapstraining recordsindividuals’ capacityto complete work requirements. |
Site safety plan may include: | dangerous and prohibited areasevacuation areasfirefighting equipmentfirst aidemergency and PPEshelter. |
Emergency response action or procedures may include: | cleaning upcontaining emergencyisolating or shutting down equipment or plantevacuationfirst aididentifying emergencymaking site safenotifying authoritiesusing PPE. |
Communication of work requirements may be conducted via: | mobile phonesother telecommunicationtwo-way radiosverbal or written instructionswritten job sheets. |
Personnel may include: | forepersonmaintenance technicianplant operatorsupervisorwaste transporterweighbridge officer. |
Training may include: | computer-based trainingcontracted training activitydemonstrationformal trainingon-the-job trainingreadingrole playvendor training. |
Work site requirements include compliance with safe operative procedures which: | may include:awareness of contamination sourcesawareness of fire hazardsconfined spaces procedurescompliance with handling, transport and storage requirements of dangerous goods and hazardous substancesemergency procedures, including emergency shut-down proceduresfirst aidfollowing MSDSrecognising hazardsobserving right of way in incline and declineobserving speed limitsoperating equipment, plant and machinery according to manufacturer specificationssafe handling of wastewearing seatbeltsworking safely around other personnelworking safely around tools, plant and equipmentmust result in:containment of wasteclean and undamaged emergency and PPE. |