This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.
Required skills:
identify hazards in work area related to recovery, reclamation and fill processing
perform leak detection testing of recovery, reclamation and fill containers, and processing lines
replace and/or recycle processing line components
rectify defects when preparing processing lines for operation
weigh and determine mass of container contents
take samples of recovered ODSandSGG materials
interpret processing data and select appropriate action
assemble new ODSandSGG containers and valves using appropriate components and labels, and prepare for service
clear processing lines and pressurising lines
interpret quality control analysis data
interpret temperature and pressure graphs for different agents to determine pressure at a given temperature
select and safely use relevant personal protective equipment (PPE)
select and safely use tools, equipment and materials appropriate to a specific task
apply correct manual handling techniques
solve problems in practical and safe ways
select and use relevant communications records when storing ODSandSGG containers
use appropriate workplace housekeeping procedures
plan and organise work in order to estimate time to complete activities and prioritise tasks
report and record information neatly and legibly when completing documentation
use effective customer service skills and relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and with a range of physical and mental abilities
apply language, literacy and numeracy skills to:
communicate with others in a clear and concise manner in verbal, non-verbal and written modes
read, understand and comply with work instructions and specifications
read, understand and record measurements.
Required knowledge:
key features of legislation, regulations and codes applicable to recovery, reclamation and fill processing of ODS and SGG containers, includingOzone Protection and Synthetic Greenhouse Gas Management Act 1989
action to take when a breach of OHS, ODS,SGG and other policies occurs
methods of selecting correct valve and components to suit container and agent requirements
different types of containers used for ODSandSGG materials
different types of transport caps, labels, numbers and codes used on containers containing ODSandSGG materials
types of sealants suitable for different gaseous agents
methods used to recover and reclaim ODSandSGG materials from containers
fill density requirements for different agents per unit of volume of container
maximum working pressure and water capacity of containers to determine container fill requirements
methods of leak detection testing
implications of ignoring safety precautions used with recovery, reclamation and fillprocessing
reasons for preventing ODSandSGG emissions in the workplace
methods used to prevent ODSandSGG emissions in the workplace
types of materials found in ODSandSGG containers
manual handling techniques and aids
documentation used during recovery, reclamation and fill processing of ODSandSGG containers
relevant federal, state or territory legislation that affects organisational operations, including:
anti-discrimination and diversity
equal employment opportunity
industrial relations.
KEY COMPETENCIES
The seven key competencies represent generic skills considered necessary for effective participation by an individual in the workplace.
Performance level 1 - at this level the candidate is required to undertake tasks effectively.
Performance level 2 - at this level the candidate is required to manage tasks.
Performance level 3 - at this level the candidate is required to use concepts for evaluating and reshaping tasks.
Key competency | Example of application | Performance level |
How are ideas and information communicated? | Collect information regarding the work environment and analyse against relevant policies and procedures. | 1 |
How can information be collected, analysed and organised? | Discuss and verify recovery, reclamation and fill processing issues with relevant persons. | 2 |
How are activities planned and organised? | Organise work tasks according to safe work practices while mindful of regulatory framework. | 2 |
How is teamwork used? | Contribute to a safe work environment. | 1 |
How are mathematical ideas and techniques used? | Measure container weight and record mass using correct units of measurement. | 1 |
How are problem-solving skills applied? | Identify and report hazards and display initiative to identify problems. | 2 |
How is the use of technology applied? | Interpret processing line data and decide what actions to take. | 2 |