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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify waste products
   • Identify waste products from the production process in terms of the material type, toxicity, recyclability, flammability and reactivity
   • Identify sources of waste and approved locations for storage of each waste type
2. Relocate and store non-recyclable waste
   • Employ manual handling techniques appropriate for safely relocating waste
   • Identify and comply with co-storing requirements for waste products
   • Update and maintain storage inventory systems
3. Sort and prepare materials for re-use
   • Sort and categorise materials for recycling
   • Identify procedures for pre-processing activity to prepare products for re-use as required
   • Relocate pre-processed materials for re-use
   • Identify materials requiring disposal
   • Contain materials for safe disposal in conformance with environmental requirements
   • Mark, label or otherwise identify products for disposal
4. Complete waste processes
   • Arrange for waste disposal according to workplace instructions
   • Ensure appropriate safety and lifting equipment is available as needed for safe loading of waste
   • Complete reports on wastage in accordance with workplace procedures as required
   • Monitor quantities of waste stored for compliance with workplace procedures and environmental regulations as required

Range Statement

This field allows for different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included.
Regulatory framework	The latest version of all legislation, regulations, industry codes of practice and Australian/international standards, or the version specified by the local regulatory authority, must be used. Applicable legislation, regulations, standards and codes of practice include: health, safety and environmental (HSE) legislation, regulations and codes of practice relevant to the workplace, manual handling and hazardous materials Australian/international standards relevant to the materials being used and products being made any relevant licence and certification requirements. All operations to which this unit applies are subject to stringent HSE requirements, which may be imposed through state/territory or federal legislation, and these must not be compromised at any time. Where there is an apparent conflict between performance criteria and such requirements the legislative requirements take precedence.
Procedures	All operations must be performed in accordance with relevant procedures. Procedures are written, verbal, visual, computer-based or in some other form, and include one or any combination of: emergency procedures work instructions standard operating procedures (SOPs) safe work method statements (SWMS) formulas/recipes batch sheets temporary instructions any similar instructions provided for the smooth running of the plant.
Tools and equipment	Tools and equipment include one or more of: hand carts and trolleys hoists/lifting equipment not requiring any special permits or licences basic hand tools relevant personal protective equipment (PPE).
Hazards	Hazards must be identified and controlled. Identifying hazards requires consideration of: fumes/vapours weight, shape, volume of materials to be handled stacking/storage of materials hazardous products and materials rotational equipment or vibration sharp edges, protrusions or obstructions slippery surfaces, spills or leaks smoke, dust or other atmospheric hazards structural hazards equipment failures mobile equipment machinery, equipment and product mass other hazards that might arise.
Problems	Routine problems must be resolved by applying known solutions. Routine problems are predictable and include one or more of: getting in the way of mobile equipment contamination of materials foreign matter being included in selected waste waste materials mixed with recyclables/re-usables incompatible waste materials placed together. Known solutions are drawn from one or more of: procedures training remembered experience. Non-routine problems must be reported according to according to relevant procedures.

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Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:

read and interpret procedures, job specifications, material labels and safety data sheets (SDS)

select and use tools, equipment, materials and procedures to meet job specifications

sort and prepare products according to procedures

monitor variables, including:

movement of materials

handling of semi-bulk materials

stacking and storing of materials

types of materials to be collected

methods of disposal

identify hazards and apply relevant hazard controls

apply safety procedures

apply housekeeping procedures

apply waste disposal and recycling procedures

recognise routine and non-routine problems

identify when the operator is able to rectify faults, when assistance is required and who is the appropriate source for assistance

take action to resolve faults or report faults to appropriate personnel

distinguish between possible causes of routine faults, including:

waste materials contaminated with foreign matter

waste materials mixed with recyclables/re-usables

incompatible waste materials placed together

mechanical abnormalities

communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors

complete workplace records

do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.

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Knowledge Evidence

Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate under routine only supervision and to solve routine problems, including knowledge of:

production workflow sequences and the waste produced at each stage

categories of waste and key waste properties

waste management principles

recycling, re-use and waste disposal procedures

routine problems that may arise and appropriate actions

organisation procedures relevant to the work environment/job role

hierarchy of control

hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:

their possible causes

potential consequences

appropriate risk controls.

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