Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

PRMWM06B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Organise waste recovery

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PRMWM06B - Organise waste recovery
Description This unit of competency describes the recovery of waste at the waste generators. It requires the ability to apply safe work practices in the waste recovery process. These work functions would be carried out under routine supervision within organisational guidelines.
Employability Skills Not Applicable
Learning Outcomes and Application Not Applicable
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not Applicable
Competency Field
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: Organise for waste recovery
  • Identify waste recovery requirements in accordance with waste type, company requirements and relevant legislation
  • Identify and handle potentialrisks and hazards according to job requirements, in accordance with company requirements, OHS and other relevant legislation
  • Report identified hazards and risks to appropriate person
  • House and contain waste effectively and appropriately for efficient and safe waste recovery
  • Schedule and confirm waste recovery with waste contractor to ensure maximisation of recovery process
  • Identify and organise appropriate equipment and labour required for waste recovery in accordance with waste recovery requirements, company requirements and relevant legislation
  • Pre-check personal protective equipment for damage
  • Select and fit emergency and personal protective equipment in accordance with job requirements, manufacturers' specifications, company requirements and relevant legislation
       
Element: Coordinate recovery of waste
  • Organise recovery site to ensure safe and efficient waste recovery
  • Inform transporter on waste to be recovered and specific recovery requirements
  • Provide clear instructions to recovery site
  • Provide signalling and instructions to waste contractor, to ensure safe and efficient recovery
  • Monitor recovery site to ensure compliance with recovery instructions, containment of waste within designated recovery area and adequate access and availability of space for recovery
       
Element: Clean up area
  • Clean area and equipment to ensure safe and effective future operation in accordance with company requirements
  • Clean personal protective equipment and post-check for damage prior to storage in accordance with manufacturers' specifications
       
Element: Document waste recovery
  • Document all details of waste recovery accurately and promptly in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation
       


Evidence Required

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Critical aspects of competency

Interpretation of waste recovery requirements.

Organisation of equipment and personnel requirements.

Identification of potential risks and hazards to waste recovery.

Coordination of recovery.

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.

Measurement, including weights and volumes.

Site waste management processes.

Site waste management plan.

Potential risks and hazards.

Waste recovery requirements.

Types of recovery equipment.

Signalling techniques.

Emergency response procedures.

Company requirements.

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:

oral communication skills including questioning, listening, following instructions and giving information signalling

interpersonal skills

written communication skills for report writing

reading and interpreting job requirements

methodical organisation of work

record keeping

computer skills

using communications equipment (two-way radio and mobile phone)

hazard identification

time management

safe and efficient work practices.

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:

PRMWM15B Move waste using load shifting equipment

PRMWM44B Identify wastes and hazards

PRMCMN201A Participate in workplace safety arrangements

PRMCMN203A Provide effective client service

BSBCMN215B Participate in environmental work practices.

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available:

waste recovery requirements

company policy and procedure

OHS requirements

personal protective equipment

recovery site

wastes for recovery

recovery equipment.

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 customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.

Evidence of competency is best obtained by observing activities in the recovery of waste at the generator's site. 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 the organisation of waste recovery.

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 which 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.

1

Perform the process

2

Perform and administer the process

3

Perform, administer and design the process

How can communication of ideas and information be applied?

2

Discuss with clients and colleagues and demonstrating physically, appropriate site recovery while ensuring safe and efficient waste practices.

How can information be collected, analysed and organised?

1

Gather information from a number of sources (including regulatory sources and company requirements) about waste recovery organisation in order for accurate demonstrations to occur.

How are activities planned and organised?

2

Plan detailed waste recovery process.

How can teamwork be applied?

1

Discuss with transport, contractors, and/or work colleagues relevant waste recovery operations.

How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied?

1

Document mathematical components of the waste recovery process.

How can problem-solving skills be applied?

1

Discuss with contractors and/or colleagues, possible problems and solutions throughout waste recovery processes while observing company requirements.

How can the use of technology be applied?

1

Demonstrate understanding of technological principles and physical skills to use appropriate equipment such as computer, communication equipment.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Refer to Evidence Guide

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.

Appropriate person may include supervisor and team member.

Checking integrity of containment should include:

checks for containment

drum expansion

leaching

leaks

seals

spillage

unstable form.

Cleaning of area and equipment may include:

cleaning products/fluids

seeping out

shovelling

vacuuming

water-hosing.

Client includes all forms of business enterprises in this context including:

government agencies

local governments/councils

private and public companies

residents/ratepayers.

Company requirements are found in:

briefing documents

job sheets

letters

quality assurance documents

tender/contract documents

verbal or written instructions

work procedures.

Contamination may include:

exposure to sunlight

infestation

mixing with other waste types

rot or mould

waterlogging.

Details of wasterecovery typically include:

amount/volume of waste

date recovered

monitoring or maintenance requirements

relevant environmental protection authority documentation

safety measures undertaken

special assistance provided

waste type.

Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:

communications equipment

eye protection

eyewash kit

fire extinguishers

First Aid kit

gloves

overalls and protective clothing

protective boots.

Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:

breathing apparatus

emergency procedure guides

face shield/mask

hard hat

hearing protection

material safety data sheets

spill kit.

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

clean up

contain emergency

isolate and shut down equipment/plant

evacuate

First Aid

make safe

notify authorities

use appropriate personal protective equipment.

Equipment includes but is not limited to:

generator

hoses

load shifting equipment

pumps

storage containers (e.g. crates)

tarpaulin

vacuums

waste collection vehicles

waste identification signage.

Hazardous waste may include:

biological products

blood products

broken metal

chemicals

electrical wiring

gases/fumes

glass

hospital waste

leaking containers

needles/syringes

oil/petrol.

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

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

Australian Standards

environmental regulations

legislative requirements

manufacturers' specifications

OHS regulations and procedures

organisational procedures

relevant state/territory regulations.

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

Potential 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. Risks and hazards may include:

broken glass/metal

compaction equipment

contamination

dust

fire

gases and fumes

hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)

injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work

narrow driveways

other vehicles and equipment

overhanging signs

projectiles

spark-producing equipment

unguarded conveyor belt

weather.

Regulated waste identification signage requirements may include:

classification of dangerous goods

communications equipment

eyewash kit

fire extinguishers

First Aid kit

hazardous class

HAZCHEM codes

packaging group number.

Relevant legislation and codes cover state and federal:

duty of care

industry codes of conduct

occupational health and safety

Australian Standards

environmental protection legislation.

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

Waste recovery requirements include:

access to storage facility and recovery site

arrival and departure times

destination

emergency and personal protective equipment

environmental conditions

legislative requirements for recovery

method of containment

potential risks and hazards of recovery

recovery equipment

recovery method

security

signage

technical analysis

type/amount of waste to be recovered

waste compatibilities.

Waste types include:

solid (non-hazardous) e.g. construction and demolition

liquid (non-hazardous) e.g. chemical and aqueous

hazardous - regulated, prescribed, quarantined, medical and clinical

recoverable resources e.g. recyclable and green waste.

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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 waste recovery requirements in accordance with waste type, company requirements and relevant legislation 
Identify and handle potentialrisks and hazards according to job requirements, in accordance with company requirements, OHS and other relevant legislation 
Report identified hazards and risks to appropriate person 
House and contain waste effectively and appropriately for efficient and safe waste recovery 
Schedule and confirm waste recovery with waste contractor to ensure maximisation of recovery process 
Identify and organise appropriate equipment and labour required for waste recovery in accordance with waste recovery requirements, company requirements and relevant legislation 
Pre-check personal protective equipment for damage 
Select and fit emergency and personal protective equipment in accordance with job requirements, manufacturers' specifications, company requirements and relevant legislation 
Organise recovery site to ensure safe and efficient waste recovery 
Inform transporter on waste to be recovered and specific recovery requirements 
Provide clear instructions to recovery site 
Provide signalling and instructions to waste contractor, to ensure safe and efficient recovery 
Monitor recovery site to ensure compliance with recovery instructions, containment of waste within designated recovery area and adequate access and availability of space for recovery 
Clean area and equipment to ensure safe and effective future operation in accordance with company requirements 
Clean personal protective equipment and post-check for damage prior to storage in accordance with manufacturers' specifications 
Document all details of waste recovery accurately and promptly in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation 

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