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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Organise for maintenance
   • Identify maintenance work to be undertaken on waste site from physical observation of site environment, maintenance schedule and job requirements
   • Identify, obtain and check plant and equipment, tools and materials required for work to ensure safe and efficient operation
   • Se1ect and fit emergency and personal protective equipment in accordance with job requirements, manufacturers' specifications, company requirements and relevant legislation
   • Identify and manage potential job requirement risks and hazards in accordance with company requirements, OHS and other relevant legislation
2. Maintain access roads
   • Maintain condition of roads to ensure public and personnel safety and maximise the efficiency of site operations
   • Plan and carry out normal wear and damage repairs to minimise disruption to site operations
   • Maintain effective drainage to maximise the removal of excess water
   • Spread water to maintain a uniform wet surface to suppress dust
3. Maintain landfill cells
   • Create ditches, bunds and slopes to prevent overland flow from entering exposed working face of cell, in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation
   • Maintain minimum coverage on landfill cell and batter covers in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation
   • Replace eroded cover and take preventative action to avoid further erosion
   • Keep cover smooth and rounded to prevent pitting of surfaces and flooding
   • Detect any vermin infestations and undertake pest management response in accordance with company requirements
   • Trim, mow, clear or replace vegetation on landfill site, as appropriate, in accordance with company requirements
   • Follow required company security procedures to prevent unauthorised scavenging
4. Maintain surroundings
   • Clear drains regularly to prevent build-up of silt or blockages
   • Clear fences, gates and barriers regularly to remove litter and debris and maintain a safe and clean environment
   • Repair fences, gates and barriers as required to ensure integrity of form and prevent unauthorised entry to waste site or site areas
   • Clear and clean signs of litter and debris to ensure full and clear visibility of all signage
5. Document maintenance activities
   • Document all maintenance activities promptly and accurately in accordance with company requirements, manufacturers' specifications and relevant legislation

Required Skills

Refer to Evidence Guide

Evidence Required

Critical aspects of competency

Selection of appropriate emergency and personal protective equipment requirements

Accurate identification of potential risks and hazards to maintenance activities

Appropriate response to pest management

Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below

Potential risks and hazards to maintenance activities

Basic plant and equipment operation

Basic road maintenance

Landfill cover requirements and considerations

Erosion prevention

Drainage clearing techniques

Emergency response procedures

Company requirements

Environmental management plan

Occupational health and safety requirements

Duty of care in provision of services

Relevant industry standards

Relevant legislation

Relevant environmental regulations

OHS hierarchy of control

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria some complementary skills are required These are

following instructions giving information

reading and interpreting schedules and work requirements

plant and equipment operation

covering and compacting roads

basic gardening including lawn mowing pruning and clearing

maintaining landfill cell covers

using communications equipment twoway radio and mobile phone

hazard identification

record keeping

working in confined spaces

use of emergency and personal protective equipment

following MSDS

correct interpretation of job sheet and schedule

accurate determination of plant equipment tools and materials requirements

Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function for example

PRMWMB Cover waste

PRMWM21B Cover waste

PRMCMNA Participate in workplace safety arrangements

PRMCMN201A Participate in workplace safety arrangements

BSBCMNB Participate in environmental work practices

BSBCMN215B Participate in environmental work practices.

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available

waste site for maintenance

maintenance materials and equipment

company maintenance policy

company environmental management policy

OHS requirements

personal protective equipment

site safety plan

MSDS

Gaining evidence to assess this unit

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations which may include customerworkplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace

Evidence of competency is best obtained by observing activities in this field and reviewing maintenance activities at a waste site under normal industry operating conditions If this is not practicable observations in realistic simulated environments may be substituted

Consistency in performance

Assessment requires that the plan meets the objectives of the client and that it complies with industry expectations in the particular client environment If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies of a variety of waste requirements to assess competency in maintenance activities

Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations scenarios may be used to assess underpinning knowledge In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written audit questions are to be identical

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff

Note All practical demonstrations must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each state or territory

Key competency levels

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life that are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added

Information below highlights how these processes are applied in this competency standard

	Perform the process			Perform and administer the process		Perform administer and design the process
How can communication of ideas and information be applied						Communicate clearly and effectively with relevant personnel
How can information be collected analysed and organised						Gather information from a number of sources including job requirements manufacturers specifications and company requirements about maintaining disposal site
How are activities planned and organised						Plan and organise maintenance activities in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation
How can teamwork be applied						Work effectively with relevant personnel
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied						Correctly apply mathematical techniques in documentation requirements
How can problemsolving skills be applied						Maintain processes while identifying possible problems and solutions
How can the use of technology be applied						Demonstrate understanding of technological principles and physical skills to use appropriate equipment

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Range Statement

The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables may be present for this particular unit.

Company requirements are found in briefing documents, letters, quality assurance documents, tender/contract documents and verbal or written instructions.

Drains may include grease traps and silt traps.

Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:

appropriate footwear

communications equipment

eye protection

eyewash kit

fire extinguishers

First Aid kit

gloves

overalls and protective clothing.

Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:

breathing apparatus

emergency procedure guides

face shield/mask

hard hat

hearing protection

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

spill kit.

Emergency response action/procedures include but are not limited to:

clean up

contain emergency

equipment/plant isolation and shut-down

evacuation

First Aid

make safe

notification of authorities

use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

Manufacturers' specifications are found in equipment specifications and operator manuals.

Materials include cell cover materials, fertiliser, pesticides, plant protection covers, plants and road repairing materials.

Normal wear and damage to roads may include compaction, repairing potholes and resurfacing (gravel/dirt).

Performance of this unit is carried out in accordance with relevant requirements of the following:

Australian Standards

environmental regulations

legislative requirements

manufacturers' specifications

organisational procedures

relevant state/territory regulations.

Personal protective equipment required will be stored, maintained and worn/fitted in accordance with company requirements and occupational health and safety and other legislation.

Plant and equipment includes but is not limited to:

communications equipment

compactor

dozer

grader

lawnmower

loader

roller

scraper

signage

tractor

truck

whipper snipper.

Potential job requirement risks and hazards are those risks and hazards identified by the organisation that could lead to injury or illness of employees, contractors, visitors or the public; damage to plant, vehicles or property; or that could cause harm to the environment.

This relates to on-site and off-site activities (whether company owned or occupied premises, customer/client premises or public property) over which it could be expected the organisation had control.

Preventative action to avoid further erosion may include drainage systems to prevent water erosion, planting grasses, ground covers, shrubs, tight compaction of cover, use of wind breaks and watering to prevent wind erosion.

Relevant legislation and codes cover state and federal:

Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail

duty of care

industry codes of conduct

occupational health and safety

Australian Standards

environmental protection legislation

road laws.

Safe operating procedures include any activity or operation conducted on site to ensure health and safety of personnel/equipment in the area.

Waste site may include landfill, materials recovery facility, processing plant, transfer station, treatment plant and waste generator's site.

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