This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Essential knowledge

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes knowledge of

Manufacturers recommendations for incinerator operation

Safe operation of incinerator

Types and purpose of personal protective equipment

Waste handling policies

Waste storage requirements

Workplace and equipment safety requirements

Essential skills

It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to

Safely and effectively operate an incinerator

Comply with work health and safety WHS regulations applicable to workplace operations

Apply knowledge of waste appropriate for incinerator

Correctly and safely handle waste

In addition the candidate must be able to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role

This includes the ability to

Apply documentation skills

Apply problem solving skills the ability to use available resources and prioritise workload

Demonstrate safe and efficient handling of waste

Take into account opportunities to address waste minimisation environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues including appropriate practices to ensure efficient use of resources

Use literacy numeracy and oral communication skills required to fulfil the position in a safe manner as specified by the health care facility

Work safely to instructions

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria Required Skills and Knowledge the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit

The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills

Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible

Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Where for reasons of safety access to equipment and resources and space assessment takes place away from the workplace simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible

Resources essential for assessment include

Workplace health and safety policies

Relevant State and local environmental legislation and regulations

Maintenance policy and procedures

Job descriptions

General tools and materials relevant to incinerator maintenance process

Suitable work area appropriate to incinerator maintenance process

Method of assessment

Observation in the work place if possible

Written assignmentsprojects

Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice

Questioning

Role play simulation

Access and equity considerations

All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work

All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment

In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities workers should be aware of cultural historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal andor Torres Strait Islander clients and communities

State and local government regulations may include:

Waste appropriate for incineration may include:

Personal protective equipment may include, but is not limited to: