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NWPTRD001 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Evaluate, implement and monitor standard low risk trade waste discharge approvals

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency NWPTRD001 - Evaluate, implement and monitor standard low risk trade waste discharge approvals
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills required to assess and process applications for standard low risk trade waste discharges from retail commercial and light industrial organisations; monitor compliance with the trade waste discharge approval issued; and renew, amend, suspend or revoke trade waste approvals.This unit applies to those working as trade waste officers or inspectors with a specific responsibility for managing applications and approvals for standard low risk liquid trade waste discharges to wastewater collection systems from small commercial and light industrial organisations.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work independently, while performing complex tasks, in a range of familiar contexts. The level of responsibility may vary according to the size and scope of the trade waste system.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.

Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Trade waste
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Evaluate trade waste discharges
  • Identify significant pollutants generated.
  • Identify and apply information about known impacts, risk assessments and control procedures.
  • Identify trade waste management processes and workplace procedures.
  • Develop and check contingency plans.
  • Prepare trade waste management policies and plans.
       
Element: Process applications for trade waste
  • Answer customer queries regarding trade waste applications.
  • Assess standard low risk trade waste applications to establish that all necessary documentation has been provided.
  • Assess standard trade waste applications against concentration, mass and flow limits, discharges of prohibited substances and local sewerage issues, and consider environmental issues.
  • Assess proposed pre-treatment and monitoring systems for suitability.
  • Schedule and conduct on-site inspections.
       
Element: Implement approved trade waste discharge applications
  • Calculate estimates of relevant charges and discuss with the applicant as appropriate, according to established charging policies and formulae.
  • Determine monitoring activities and schedules and discuss with the applicant.
  • Create and maintain database records, including charging parameters and monitoring schedule.
  • Monitor construction activities where applicable to ensure compliance with approvals.
       
Element: Monitor customers’ trade waste treatment and disposal and review trade waste approval
  • Conduct routine monitoring of the compliance of customers’ trade waste treatment and discharge.
  • Establish processes to identify and report non-compliances with trade waste approvals.
  • Identify and apply enforcement measures and processes to manage identified non-compliances.
       
Element: Evaluate trade waste discharges
  • Identify significant pollutants generated.
  • Identify and apply information about known impacts, risk assessments and control procedures.
  • Identify trade waste management processes and workplace procedures.
  • Develop and check contingency plans.
  • Prepare trade waste management policies and plans.
       
Element: Process applications for trade waste
  • Answer customer queries regarding trade waste applications.
  • Assess standard low risk trade waste applications to establish that all necessary documentation has been provided.
  • Assess standard trade waste applications against concentration, mass and flow limits, discharges of prohibited substances and local sewerage issues, and consider environmental issues.
  • Assess proposed pre-treatment and monitoring systems for suitability.
  • Schedule and conduct on-site inspections.
       
Element: Implement approved trade waste discharge applications
  • Calculate estimates of relevant charges and discuss with the applicant as appropriate, according to established charging policies and formulae.
  • Determine monitoring activities and schedules and discuss with the applicant.
  • Create and maintain database records, including charging parameters and monitoring schedule.
  • Monitor construction activities where applicable to ensure compliance with approvals.
       
Element: Monitor customers’ trade waste treatment and disposal and review trade waste approval
  • Conduct routine monitoring of the compliance of customers’ trade waste treatment and discharge.
  • Establish processes to identify and report non-compliances with trade waste approvals.
  • Identify and apply enforcement measures and processes to manage identified non-compliances.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Evaluate trade waste discharges

1.1 Identify significant pollutants generated.

1.2 Identify and apply information about known impacts, risk assessments and control procedures.

1.3 Identify trade waste management processes and workplace procedures.

1.4 Develop and check contingency plans.

1.5 Prepare trade waste management policies and plans.

2. Process applications for trade waste

2.1 Answer customer queries regarding trade waste applications.

2.2 Assess standard low risk trade waste applications to establish that all necessary documentation has been provided.

2.3 Assess standard trade waste applications against concentration, mass and flow limits, discharges of prohibited substances and local sewerage issues, and consider environmental issues.

2.4 Assess proposed pre-treatment and monitoring systems for suitability.

2.5 Schedule and conduct on-site inspections.

3. Implement approved trade waste discharge applications

3.1 Calculate estimates of relevant charges and discuss with the applicant as appropriate, according to established charging policies and formulae.

3.2 Determine monitoring activities and schedules and discuss with the applicant.

3.3 Create and maintain database records, including charging parameters and monitoring schedule.

3.4 Monitor construction activities where applicable to ensure compliance with approvals.

4. Monitor customers’ trade waste treatment and disposal and review trade waste approval

4.1 Conduct routine monitoring of the compliance of customers’ trade waste treatment and discharge.

4.2 Establish processes to identify and report non-compliances with trade waste approvals.

4.3 Identify and apply enforcement measures and processes to manage identified non-compliances.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.

interpreting and reviewing hydraulic and site plans

identifying and evaluating trade waste producing processes

evaluating process inputs and outputs

using flow measuring or flow assessment techniques

using wastewater sampling and preservation techniques for onsite and laboratory testing

interpreting and evaluating sample analysis data

interpreting and applying legislation and policies applicable to trade waste

developing monitoring plans and coordinating measuring, testing and sampling activities

planning and conducting investigations

assessing environmental impact using ISO 14001 where appropriate

assessing waste treatment methods, processes, plant and equipment

using appropriate personal protective equipment for protection against physical, chemical and biological hazards

advising customers of the trade waste management policies and procedures in operation

advising customers of requirements for obtaining and complying with trade waste discharge approvals

assessing and evaluating applications for standard trade waste treatment and disposal

implementing charging and monitoring procedures

completing records and reports

Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.

relevant legislation

relevant enterprise policies for trade waste management

water quality parameters of significance to the wastewater system

personal protection and safety precautions for wastewater sampling, including the requirements for relevant inoculations including:

Q fever

hepatitis A and B

polio

tetanus

diphtheria

standard industrial waste treatment methods and processes for retail commercial and light industrial organisations

basic hydraulics, chemistry and/or equivalent science

basic knowledge of wastewater collection, treatment and disposal systems

investigation procedures

range of appropriate measuring, testing and sampling procedures

customer expectations and requirements

WHS


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section.

1. Evaluate trade waste discharges

1.1 Identify significant pollutants generated.

1.2 Identify and apply information about known impacts, risk assessments and control procedures.

1.3 Identify trade waste management processes and workplace procedures.

1.4 Develop and check contingency plans.

1.5 Prepare trade waste management policies and plans.

2. Process applications for trade waste

2.1 Answer customer queries regarding trade waste applications.

2.2 Assess standard low risk trade waste applications to establish that all necessary documentation has been provided.

2.3 Assess standard trade waste applications against concentration, mass and flow limits, discharges of prohibited substances and local sewerage issues, and consider environmental issues.

2.4 Assess proposed pre-treatment and monitoring systems for suitability.

2.5 Schedule and conduct on-site inspections.

3. Implement approved trade waste discharge applications

3.1 Calculate estimates of relevant charges and discuss with the applicant as appropriate, according to established charging policies and formulae.

3.2 Determine monitoring activities and schedules and discuss with the applicant.

3.3 Create and maintain database records, including charging parameters and monitoring schedule.

3.4 Monitor construction activities where applicable to ensure compliance with approvals.

4. Monitor customers’ trade waste treatment and disposal and review trade waste approval

4.1 Conduct routine monitoring of the compliance of customers’ trade waste treatment and discharge.

4.2 Establish processes to identify and report non-compliances with trade waste approvals.

4.3 Identify and apply enforcement measures and processes to manage identified non-compliances.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify significant pollutants generated. 
Identify and apply information about known impacts, risk assessments and control procedures. 
Identify trade waste management processes and workplace procedures. 
Develop and check contingency plans. 
Prepare trade waste management policies and plans. 
Answer customer queries regarding trade waste applications. 
Assess standard low risk trade waste applications to establish that all necessary documentation has been provided. 
Assess standard trade waste applications against concentration, mass and flow limits, discharges of prohibited substances and local sewerage issues, and consider environmental issues. 
Assess proposed pre-treatment and monitoring systems for suitability. 
Schedule and conduct on-site inspections. 
Calculate estimates of relevant charges and discuss with the applicant as appropriate, according to established charging policies and formulae. 
Determine monitoring activities and schedules and discuss with the applicant. 
Create and maintain database records, including charging parameters and monitoring schedule. 
Monitor construction activities where applicable to ensure compliance with approvals. 
Conduct routine monitoring of the compliance of customers’ trade waste treatment and discharge. 
Establish processes to identify and report non-compliances with trade waste approvals. 
Identify and apply enforcement measures and processes to manage identified non-compliances. 
Identify significant pollutants generated. 
Identify and apply information about known impacts, risk assessments and control procedures. 
Identify trade waste management processes and workplace procedures. 
Develop and check contingency plans. 
Prepare trade waste management policies and plans. 
Answer customer queries regarding trade waste applications. 
Assess standard low risk trade waste applications to establish that all necessary documentation has been provided. 
Assess standard trade waste applications against concentration, mass and flow limits, discharges of prohibited substances and local sewerage issues, and consider environmental issues. 
Assess proposed pre-treatment and monitoring systems for suitability. 
Schedule and conduct on-site inspections. 
Calculate estimates of relevant charges and discuss with the applicant as appropriate, according to established charging policies and formulae. 
Determine monitoring activities and schedules and discuss with the applicant. 
Create and maintain database records, including charging parameters and monitoring schedule. 
Monitor construction activities where applicable to ensure compliance with approvals. 
Conduct routine monitoring of the compliance of customers’ trade waste treatment and discharge. 
Establish processes to identify and report non-compliances with trade waste approvals. 
Identify and apply enforcement measures and processes to manage identified non-compliances. 

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