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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Elements define the essential outcomes.
2. Monitor rubbish collection and disposal systems in the community
   • Identify potential problems that can occur with rubbish collection and disposal systems used in the community
   • Identify community processes for rubbish collection and disposal
3. Maintain the rubbish collection and disposal system in the community
   • Identify strategies within own role and responsibilities to prevent the transmission of diseases through rubbish collection and disposal
   • Develop and implement a work plan in conjunction with supervisor
   • Report any difficulties or problems to supervisor in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
   • Refer any problems or difficulties that are outside own area of responsibility or expertise to relevant people or agencies

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:

identified at least 2 potential health risks or problems associated with rubbish collection and disposal systems and developed and implemented a work plan that includes strategies to deal with each issue.

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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:

legal and organisation requirements relating to rubbish collection and disposal work, including:

organisation standards, policies and procedures, including:

infection control

manual handling

personal protective equipment

immunisation requirements and/or recommendations

scope of own role and responsibilities

approvals required and process of obtaining approvals

referral agencies and procedures

diseases transmitted through rubbish collection and disposal and strategies to prevent transmission

community processes in relation to rubbish collection and disposal

definitions and sources of rubbish

rubbish tip designs and environmental health considerations in terms of appropriate location of tip sites

tip disposal methods and organisation of tip site

bin designs and sizes

recycling and re-using options.

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