| 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. |
Environmental management may include: | carbon emission policyenvironmental incidentslean managementminimisation of wasterecyclingreducing use of non-renewable resourcesenvironmental protection legislationresource efficiencyresource recoveryvoluntary environmental agreements entered into with external organisationsmaintenanceproduction estimates and schedulessampling and testingsupport function requirementssustainable managementwaste preventionwaste receival schedulewaste transportation requirements. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
Plant may include: | autoclavebalersboilersbunded areascentrifugechipperscompactorscombustioncomposterscomputer 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. |
Material may include: | cell cover materialscleaning fluidscleaning ragsfertiliserfuelfusesglobesgravel for wet weather tipping areaslawn seedlubricantsoilpesticidesplant protection coversplantsroad repairing materials:compacted materialsdirtgravelsandwater. |
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 protectionmaterial safety data sheetsspill 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. |
Manufacturer specificationsare found in: | equipment specificationsinstruction leafletsoperator manuals. |
Catchment may include: | diversion channelsholding structures, such as:banksdamsdrainssediment dams. |
Soil profile may include: | graveltopsoilvarious grades and types of materials. |
Contamination may include: | exposure to sunlightinfestationmixing with other waste typesrot or mouldwaterlogging. |
Drain and berm may be: | concreteplasticrocksoil. |
Drain mechanism may include: | bermflora coverage, such as:grassessmall bushesnetting. |
Erosion may include: | water run-offwind. |