Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to dispose of waste according to enterprise procedures and government regulations.
It applies to individuals who perform a range of defined tasks relating to the printing and graphic arts industry, and who may also provide some leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare waste | 1.1 Waste is stored according to work health and safety (WHS) and Environmental Protection Authority (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 they comply with EPA and government regulations 2.4 Wastage rates are documented or collated for further review |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
treat and dispose of TWO lots of waste according to enterprise and statutory requirements and regulations.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
explain consequences of a company having excess waste
summarise how to follow segregating and packaging requirements for correct disposal
outline appropriate handling methods
outline consequences of incorrectly handling waste
identify appropriate storage method
demonstrate how to check results obtained against enterprise and statutory details
list details recorded when recording results of liquid waste treatment
explain why equipment must be kept clean and maintained
explain where to find relevant manuals, safety and other documentation and outline the information included in each source
identify work health and safety (WHS) concerns related to operating, cleaning and maintaining waste testing equipment
outline the Environmental Protection Authority requirements regarding storage and disposal of waste
describe WHS regulations on the handling of waste
Assessment Conditions
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the Support field of work and include access to waste and waste disposal equipment.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 2.4 | Comprehends information in complex texts including regulations and legislation Interprets written instructions |
Writing | 1.2, 2.3, 2.4 | Uses clear, specific and industry related terminology to complete and update workplace documentation |
Oral Communication | 2.3 | Uses vocabulary suitable to audience to convey information Uses listening and questioning techniques to gather or confirm information |
Numeracy | 1.2, 2.1, 2.4 | Uses simple mathematical calculations and arranges sequential numerical information |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 | Recognises and follows organisational and legislative requirements associated with own role |
Get the work done | 1.2, 2.1, 2.3, 2.4 | Takes responsibility for planning, organising and implementing tasks required to achieve required outcomes |
Sectors
Support