MTMP2185C
Operate waste recovery systems

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to recover material from waste water so that solids are not pumped into waste water systems.

Application

This unit is applicable to workers employed at abattoirs, rendering plants, independent boning rooms, casing factories and smallgoods plants.


Prerequisites

Nil


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Monitor waste recovery systems

1.1. System is monitored regularly to ensure solid waste is contained within the system.

1.2. System is monitored to ensure it complies with environmental and workplace requirements.

1.3. Environmental impact of systems failure is identified.

1.4. Corrective action is taken in response to systems failure in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements.

2. Operate waste recovery systems

2.1. System is operated and monitored according to workplace requirements.

2.2. Material is recovered from waste water according to workplace requirements.

2.3. Material is disposed of in accordance with workplace requirements.

3. Maintain waste recovery systems

3.1. Waste recovery system is maintained in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturer's specifications.

Required Skills

Required skills

Ability to:

operate waste recovery systems in accordance with workplace requirements

consistently observe Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) requirements

work efficiently in teams and individually

take action to improve own work performance as a result of self-evaluation, feedback from others, or in response to changed work practices or technology

operate mechanised system so that solids are not pumped into the waste system

Required knowledge

Knowledge of:

environmental and workplace requirements related to the operation of waste recovery systems

Evidence Required

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

The meat industry has specific and clear requirements for evidence. A minimum of three forms of evidence is required to demonstrate competency in the meat industry. This is specifically designed to provide evidence that covers the demonstration in the workplace of all aspects of competency over time.

These requirements are in addition to the requirements for valid, current, authentic and sufficient evidence.

Three forms of evidence means three different kinds of evidence - not three pieces of the same kind. In practice it will mean that most of the unit is covered twice. This increases the legitimacy of the evidence.

All assessment must be conducted against Australian meat industry standards and regulations.

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

Competency must be demonstrated in an operating facility.

Context of, and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must involve demonstrated competency monitoring a functioning waste recovery system.

Method of assessment

Recommended methods of assessment include:

quiz of underpinning knowledge

workplace demonstration

workplace referee or third-party report of performance over time.

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality or Torres Strait Islander, gender, or language backgrounds other than English. Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role.

Guidance information for assessment

A current list of resources for this Unit of Competency is available from MINTRAC www.mintrac.com.au or telephone 1800 817 462.


Range Statement

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.

Workplace requirements may include:

enterprise-specific requirements

OH&S requirements

Quality Assurance (QA) requirements

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

the ability to perform the task to production requirements

work instructions.

Regulatory requirements may include:

Export Control Act

federal, state and territory regulations regarding meat processing

hygiene and sanitation requirements

relevant Australian Standards

relevant regulations

requirements set out in AS 5008:2001 Australian Standard for the Hygienic Rendering of Animal Products

requirements set out in AS 4696:2007 Australian Standard for Hygienic Production and Transportation of Meat and Meat Products for Human Consumption.

OH&S requirements may include:

enterprise OH&S policies, procedures and programs

OH&S legal requirements

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) which may include:

coats and aprons

ear plugs or muffs

eye and facial protection

head-wear

lifting assistance

mesh aprons

protective boot covers

protective hand and arm covering

protective head and hair covering

uniforms

waterproof clothing

work, safety or waterproof footwear

requirements set out in standards and codes of practice.


Sectors

Unit sector


Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.


Licensing Information

Not Applicable