Rationale:
This qualification is designed for waste driving job roles within the transport and logistics industry. Successful achievement of the qualification will require competence in units of competency that relate to the job role requirements defined as aligned at AQF Level 3.
Job roles:
The TLI33413 Certificate III in Waste Driving Operations qualification is aligned to the following defined role:
Waste Vehicle Driver.
Requirements for achievement of the qualification
A successful assessment outcome for a total of 19 units of competency comprising:
12 core units listed below
plus
at least one licensing or industry unit relevant to the vehicle type applicable to the job role, listed below
6 elective units from the general elective units listed below. Alternatively up to 2 units from the TLI10 Transport and Logistic Training Package or any other nationally endorsed Training Package or accredited training course, however, the elective units selected must contribute to the vocational outcomes of the qualification and align with the job role
Where imported units are selected, care must be taken to ensure that all prerequisites specified in the unit are complied with.
Core Units
Field | Unit | ||
B | Equipment Checking and Maintenance | Carry out vehicle inspection | |
D | Load Handling | Shift materials safely using manual handling methods | |
E | Communication and Calculation | Work and communicate effectively with others | |
F | Safety Management | Follow occupational health and safety procedures Apply accident-emergency procedures Apply fatigue management strategies Demonstrate awareness of chain of responsibility regulations Work safely as a non-electrical licensed worker near electrical assets | |
I | Customer Service | Apply customer service skills | |
L | Resource Management | Complete workplace orientation/induction procedures | |
U | Environment | Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices Identify wastes and hazards in the waste management industry | |
Select at least one licensing or industry unit relevant to the vehicle type applicable to the job role:
Field | Unit | ||
C | Vehicle Operation | Operate commercial vehicle Drive light rigid vehicle Drive medium rigid vehicle Drive heavy rigid vehicle Drive heavy combination vehicle Drive multi-combination vehicle | |
LIC | Licensing | Licence to drive a light rigid vehicle Licence to drive a medium rigid vehicle Licence to drive a heavy rigid vehicle Licence to drive a heavy combination vehicle Licence to drive a multi-combination vehicle | |
General Elective Units
Field | Unit | ||
A | Handling Cargo/Stock | Secure cargo | |
B | Equipment Checking and Maintenance | Check and assess operational capabilities of equipment Clean road tankers Undertake site inspection | |
C | Vehicle Operation | Operate heavy vehicle on unsealed roads Operate vehicle carrying special loads Operate a front lift mobile compaction/collection vehicle Operate a lift on/lift off collection vehicle Operate a liquid waste collection vehicle Operate a multi-lift collection vehicle Operate a rear loading mobile compaction/collection vehicle Operate a roll on/roll off collection vehicle Operate a side loading mobile compaction/collection vehicle | |
D | Load Handling | Move waste using load shifting equipment Shift a load using manually-operated equipment Handle dangerous goods/hazardous substances Operate a forklift Load and unload vehicles carrying special loads Operate a vehicle-mounted loading crane Segregate waste according to waste types | |
E | Communication and Calculation | Process workplace documentation Estimate/calculate mass, area and quantify dimensions Complete a work diary in the road transport industry | |
F | Safety Management | Respond to waste emergencies Manage personal stressors in the work environment Work safely at heights Operate firefighting equipment Operate as an off-sider in the waste management industry | |
G | Teamwork | Work in a socially diverse environment | |
H | Route Planning and Navigation | Interpret road maps and navigate pre-determined routes Plan and navigate routes | |
J | Quality | Apply quality procedures Apply quality systems | |
K | Technology | Use infotechnology devices in the workplace | |
L | Resource Management | Complete routine administrative tasks | |
LIC | Licensing | Licence to operate a vehicle loading crane (capacity 10 metre tonnes and above) Licence to operate a forklift truck Preparation to transport dangerous goods by road | |
O | Security | Follow security procedures when working with goods and cargo | |
U | Environment | Operate vehicle in an environmentally sustainable manner | |
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Summary for TLI33413 Certificate III in Waste Driving Operations
The following table contains a summary of the employability skills as identified by the Transport and Logistics Industry for this qualification. This table should be interpreted in conjunction with the detailed requirements of each unit of competency packaged in this qualification. The outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on packaging options.
Employability Skill | Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include: |
Communication | Use communication systems and procedures used in driving and operating a waste vehicle Read and interpret relevant regulations, instructions, manuals, notices and signs applicable to the role of waste driving operations Speak clearly and directly on matters related to waste driving operations Complete documents as part of duties, including completion of relevant forms Recognise and interpret non-verbal signs, signals and behaviour Use relevant communication equipment. |
Teamwork | Assist in the resolution of any interpersonal conflicts that may arise during waste driving operations. Avoid and prevent the harassment of others in the workplace. Collaborate with others within the job role of waste driving operations. Work with persons of different ages, gender, race, religion, political persuasion, etc. |
Problem solving | Identify and solve or report problems arising during the job role of waste driving operations Recognise problems that may occur in the job role of waste driving operations and take appropriate action to report or resolve the problems within limits of responsibility Recognise hazards and risks in a range of waste driving operation situations. |
Initiative and enterprise | Respond appropriately to any changes in equipment, standard operating procedures and the working environment. |
Planning and organising | Follow and apply operational and emergency plans, systems and procedures Comply with applicable road safety regulations and codes of practice Follow and apply workplace security and safety management systems and safeworking requirements Collect and interpret information needed during waste driving operations within limits of responsibility Manage time in the job role of waste driving operations. |
Self management | Interpret and apply applicable regulations and instructions Follow work plans and schedules Check own work performance. |
Learning | Participate in updating own knowledge and skills required for waste driving operations in response to any changes in the processes and equipment used. |
Technology | Operate equipment and tools required during waste driving operations Follow and apply operational and servicing instructions for equipment used during waste driving Follow and apply the applicable safeworking requirements and work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures during waste driving operations. |
