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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Elements define the essential outcomes.
2. Prepare incinerator for operation
   • Undertake incinerator maintenance according to manufacturer instructions
   • Check the components of the incinerator for correct functioning
   • Determine potential environmental risks associated with incinerator operations
3. Prepare waste for incineration
   • Identify waste for incineration
   • Use personal protective equipment according to organisational requirements
   • Check waste for products that should not be placed into an incinerator and remove
   • Load waste into incinerator according to organisation policy and procedure and manufacturer instructions
4. Operate incinerator
   • Activate incinerator according to manufacturer instructions
   • Identify and rectify problems with waste incineration
   • Complete documentation according to organisation policy and procedure
   • Shut down the incinerator according to manufacturer instructions
   • Take and document environmental measurements according to state/territory and local government regulations
   • Notify the appropriate person of any breaches of environmental measures or operating policy
   • Dispose of waste from the incinerator according to state/territory and local regulations

Performance Evidence

The candidate must show evidence of the ability to complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the job role. There must be evidence that the candidate has:

operated an incinerator on 3 occasions, including:

preparing the incinerator and waste for incineration and disposing of incinerator waste

shutting down the incinerator, taking environmental measurements and completing documentation requirements.

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Knowledge Evidence

The candidate must be able to demonstrate essential knowledge required to effectively complete tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage tasks and manage contingencies in the context of the work role. This includes knowledge of:

manufacturer instructions for incinerator operation and maintenance

waste handling policies and procedures for incinerator operation, including workplace health and safety (WHS), infection control, waste storage and disposal

types, purpose and use of personal protective equipment

waste appropriate for incineration

relevant state/territory and local environmental legislation and regulation, including:

environmental protection agency guidelines

council regulations

pollution regulations

incinerator license conditions

emission standards

temperature standards

waste storage regulations.

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