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

TLID3051A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Segregate waste according to waste types

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLID3051A - Segregate waste according to waste types
Description This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to segregate waste according to waste type in an on-the-job environment. This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify and segregate waste at a range of plant sites. It requires the ability to apply safe work practices while working with all types of waste.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency supports individuals with responsibility for identifying and segregating waste while working in a waste plant environment.It includes contributing to the implementation of workplace policies and procedures, systems and plans, as well as recognising potential hazards and controlling risks.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Nil
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 work
  • Waste segregation plan is established in accordance with workplace policies and procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Job requirement hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk controls are implemented in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and state/territory regulations and legislation
  • Emergency and personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, correctly fitted and worn in accordance with job requirements, manufacturer specifications, workplace requirements and relevant regulatory requirements
  • Segregation receptacles/areas are set up to ensure safe and effective segregation of waste in accordance with workplace requirements and relevant regulatory requirements
  • Equipment used for segregation is operated in accordance with manufacturer specifications, workplace policies and procedures and external licensing authorities
       
Element: Conduct identification and segregation activity
  • Waste is identified and appropriate handling process is implemented in accordance with waste type, workplace requirements and relevant state/territory regulatory requirements
  • Waste is segregated into categories and labelled in accordance with waste type, workplace policies and procedures and regulatory requirements
  • Sorted waste is placed into correct waste category receptacles/areas in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and legislative environmental practices
  • Storage capacity of waste receptacles/areas is monitored in accordance with workplace policies and procedures and environmental licence requirements
  • Waste receptacles/areas are emptied in accordance with environmental practices and/or replaced according to workplace policies and procedures and with minimal disruption to work processes
       
Element: Conduct quality control inspection
  • Quality control inspections are undertaken to ensure compliance with segregation requirements in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and environmental licence requirements
  • Quality control inspection details are documented in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and environmental authority regulations
       
Element: Clean up area
  • Sorting site and equipment are cleaned in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
  • Waste products from cleaning process are disposed of in accordance with environmental licence requirements
  • PPE is checked and stored, and damaged or faulty PPE is reported and replaced in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
       


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.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.

In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:

organise sorting receptacles/areas in designated areas

select emergency and personal protective equipment

identify potential risks and hazards to waste sorting and waste non-conformances

observe WHS/OHS requirements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

Assessment of essential required knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context and is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

work plans and approved specifications

results of sampling.

Method of assessment

The process of identifying and segregating waste must comply 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 to assess competency in the identification and segregation of waste.

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the TLI10 Transport and Logistics Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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This section describes the knowledge and skills required for this unit.

Required knowledge:

Equipment and materials knowledge to facilitate:

application of emergency spill kits

cleaning and maintenance of plant and equipment

identification of plant and equipment

operation of plant and equipment

recycling activity

waste management provision, including:

chemicals used in industry

client requirements

coding systems

duty of care

organisational requirements

reporting requirements

waste storage requirements

waste management hierarchy

waste containment and disposal techniques

identification of:

hazardous and dangerous goods

procedures for containing segregated waste types, including containment and isolation of hazardous waste

segregation methods for dangerous goods and chemical substances

waste containment

waste disposal and recovery routes

waste non-conformance procedures

waste non-conformances

waste types, streams and characteristics

measurement and calculation methods for:

volumes

weights

Potential hazards and risks relating to:

emergency response procedures

waste containment and segregation techniques

Resource recovery options relating to:

environmental issues

environmental regulations

industry standards and legislation

potential resources to be recovered

timeframe to recover resources

valuable resources within materials

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) hierarchy of control

WHS/OHS requirements relating to:

chemical storage and segregation requirements

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

first aid

Required skills:

Ask questions

Conduct work practices safely and efficiently

Consult

Facilitate:

cleaning and maintenance of equipment

operation of plant and equipment

selection of equipment

Handle waste non-conformances

Identify hazards and risks

Identify waste types and waste non-conformances

Label waste

Listen actively

Organise work methodically

Provide information

Read and interpret:

job sheets

work requirements and safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)

safe systems of work

job safety and environmental analysis

work method statements

Report on waste segregation outcomes

Segregate valuable resources in composite materials

Segregate waste types, including potentially hazardous waste

Use emergency and personal protective equipment

Work in a team environment

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.

Waste collection requirements typically include:

acceptable waste types

collection times and schedule

observing contamination requirements

pick-up locations

WHS/OHS requirements

Client may include:

all forms of business enterprises in this context, including:

government agencies

internal customers

local governments and councils

private and public companies

residents and ratepayers

Segregation categories may include:

asbestos

clinical/cytotoxic waste such as medical waste, dressings, sharps, pharmaceutical products, anatomical waste

commercial and industrial waste

construction and demolition waste such as broken bricks, concrete, plasterboard, glass, metals, soils, tiles, timbers

general household waste/hard rubbish

hazardous waste such as acid, caustic, grease trap waste, oily rags, filters, coolants, oily sludges, septic waste, solvents, trade waste, paints, batteries, triple interception

manufactured products such as clothing and footwear

organic and green waste such as fruit, vegetables, food, all garden waste

processed food and beverage waste such as food, beverages, tobacco and liquor, used cooking oil

quarantine waste such as airport and seaport amnesty bin waste, wash water waste from international vessels and from cleaning of heavy vehicles

recyclable materials such as cardboard, plastic wrap, polystyrene, glass, metals, plastics, newspapers, magazines, phone books, boxes, cartons and packaging

sanitary waste

Job requirement hazards and risks may include:

clinical/cytotoxic waste

compaction equipment

confined spaces

contamination

dust

fire

gases and fumes

hazardous waste

injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work

narrow driveways

other vehicles and equipment

overhanging signs

pedestrians

projectiles

spark-producing equipment

traffic

unguarded conveyor belts

weather

Equipment may include:

barriers and warning signs

compactors

conveyors

generators

hand tools

hoses

load shifting equipment

pumps

sorting tables

vacuums

waste receptacles/areas

Organisational requirementsmay include information found in:

briefing papers

job sheets

letters

memos

operations manuals

quality assurance documents

tender and contract documents

verbal or written instructions

work procedures

Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:

communications equipment

eye protection such as goggles and protective glasses

eyewash kit

fire extinguishers

first aid kit

footwear

gloves

overalls and protective clothing

Emergency and personal protective equipment may include:

breathing apparatus

emergency procedure guides

face shields or masks

hard hats

hearing protection

safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)

spill kit

Personal protective equipment must be:

cleaned and fitted according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements

stored according to workplace policies

used when required according to workplace policies

Hazards associated with waste may include:

all waste depending on the condition, environment and personal exposure

clinical/cytotoxic products

chemicals

contamination

electrical wiring

gases and fumes

glass

leaking receptacles

oil, diesel and petrol

sharp objects

Non-conforming waste may include:

hazardous or dangerous waste

inferior quality and unacceptable waste streams

Waste characteristics may include:

amount of waste

density

level of contamination

quality

shape

size

volume

weight

Labelsmay include:

date

location

sign-off by sorter

type of waste

waste source

Quality control may include:

checklist

environmental compliance

inspection details such as date, time, location and process compliance level

non-conformances

quality grading

recycling compliance

regulatory compliance

sign-off by inspector

Sorting site may be located within:

composting facility

landfill site

materials recovery facility

transfer station

treatment site

waste generator site

Cleaning may include:

cleaning using products

decontamination using products

shovelling

sweeping

vacuuming

water-hosing

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
Waste segregation plan is established in accordance with workplace policies and procedures and regulatory requirements 
Job requirement hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk controls are implemented in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and state/territory regulations and legislation 
Emergency and personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, correctly fitted and worn in accordance with job requirements, manufacturer specifications, workplace requirements and relevant regulatory requirements 
Segregation receptacles/areas are set up to ensure safe and effective segregation of waste in accordance with workplace requirements and relevant regulatory requirements 
Equipment used for segregation is operated in accordance with manufacturer specifications, workplace policies and procedures and external licensing authorities 
Waste is identified and appropriate handling process is implemented in accordance with waste type, workplace requirements and relevant state/territory regulatory requirements 
Waste is segregated into categories and labelled in accordance with waste type, workplace policies and procedures and regulatory requirements 
Sorted waste is placed into correct waste category receptacles/areas in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and legislative environmental practices 
Storage capacity of waste receptacles/areas is monitored in accordance with workplace policies and procedures and environmental licence requirements 
Waste receptacles/areas are emptied in accordance with environmental practices and/or replaced according to workplace policies and procedures and with minimal disruption to work processes 
Quality control inspections are undertaken to ensure compliance with segregation requirements in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and environmental licence requirements 
Quality control inspection details are documented in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and environmental authority regulations 
Sorting site and equipment are cleaned in accordance with workplace policies and procedures 
Waste products from cleaning process are disposed of in accordance with environmental licence requirements 
PPE is checked and stored, and damaged or faulty PPE is reported and replaced in accordance with workplace policies and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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