This unit describes the skills required to dispose of non-explosive dangerous goods using authorised disposal methods. Where disposal is by destruction or burning, a licensed range is used.

This unit applies to those required to dispose of non-explosive dangerous goods using authorised disposal methods.

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 and as part of a team, under direct and/or indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. They would perform specific tasks in a broad range of contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Prepare for disposal

1.1

Identify requirements for disposal of non-explosive dangerous goods

1.2

Confirm non-explosive dangerous goods to be disposed of and disposal method

1.3

Identify and apply documentation and instructions

1.4

Notify and liaise with stakeholders

1.5

Complete disposal preparation

2

Dispose of non-explosive dangerous goods

2.1

Prepare and test disposal equipment

2.2

Dispose of non-explosive dangerous goods

2.3

Apply emergency and contingency procedures

2.4

Inspect residue to ensure all items have been destroyed

3

Finalise the destruction process

3.1

Maintain and refurbish site and/or equipment

3.2

Maintain documentation and records

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and includes:

adhering to operational safety requirements, including risk analysis

applying operational safety

conducting site preparation and refurbishment

disposing of non-explosive dangerous goods using at least two of the methods listed in Range of conditions

interpreting and applying technical instructions related to the disposal of non-explosive dangerous goods

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and includes:

operational knowledge of:

characteristics and limitations of non-explosive dangerous goods

disposal procedures and requirements

documentation requirements

operational safety

relevant testing procedures

site preparation and refurbishment requirements

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations. Where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that reflect workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

acceptable means of simulation assessment

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant materials, tools, equipment and PPE currently used in industry.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Disposal methods include:

burning

destruction

functioning

mutilation

neutralisation

Not applicable.

Explosive Ordnance