This unit requires the individual to treat waste and dispose of it according to enterprise procedures and government regulations.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare waste

1.1. Waste is stored according to OHS and EPA requirements

1.2. Waste treatment system is monitored to ensure correct operation and changes to procedures are recommended if required

1.3. Waste is treated, if necessary, to ensure compliance with workplace and EPA standards

2. Dispose of waste

2.1. Appropriate disposal is arranged with regard to waste quality, quantity and EPA and government regulations

2.2. Waste is disposed of in an appropriate way to ensure compliance with workplace and EPA standards

2.3. Any subcontractors are checked to ensure that they comply with EPA and government regulations

2.4. Wastage rates are documented or collated for further review

Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by liaising with printers, waste agencies and subcontractors about requirements for waste disposal

collecting, analysing and organising information by using data on waste from EPA and MSDSs to ensure safe and efficient operations

planning and organising activities by determining the sequence of operations to ensure safe efficient disposal with minimum disruption to production

teamwork when cooperating with printers and subcontractors to ensure efficient handling and disposal of waste

mathematical ideas and techniques by calculating volumes, weights and dilution factors

problem-solving skills by determining the treatment options for different types of waste

use of technology by correctly using waste disposal equipment

Required knowledge

disposal procedures

consequences of a company having excess waste

segregating and packaging requirements for correct disposal

handling procedures

OHS regulations on the handling of waste

appropriate handling method

result of incorrectly handling waste

appropriate storage method

documentation and statutory requirements

checking results obtained against enterprise and statutory details

details that are recorded when recording results of liquid waste treatment

maintaining waste testing equipment

OHS concerns related to cleaning and maintaining testing equipment

need for the equipment be kept clean and maintained

information sources

manuals, safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they kept and information that is included in these documents

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

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

Evidence of the ability to:

correctly disposing of waste as required

treat and dispose of TWO lots of waste according to enterprise and statutory requirements and regulations and the listed Performance Criteria

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

assessment may take place on the job, off the job or a combination of these. Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment

waste and waste disposal equipment.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Waste environment may include:

the competencies apply to personnel who are dealing with waste in the printing industry with appropriate equipment and resources.

Sampling techniques may include:

various waste sampling techniques.

Unit sector

Support

This unit contains employability skills.