Application
This unit of competency describes the skills required for implementation and management of activities relating to trade waste management systems.
This unit applies to those working as managers of trade waste.
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 autonomously, supervising staff, while performing sophisticated tasks in a range of familiar contexts.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section. |
1. Implement trade waste policies and plans | 1.1 Confirm performance measures for trade waste management plans. 1.2 Identify and communicate relevant environmental factors, regulations, policies and criteria for the disposal of trade waste to waste generators and stakeholders. 1.3 Identify and interpret trade waste quality and quantity requirements. 1.4 Operate the management system. 1.5 Carry out the management system maintenance according to the management plans. 1.6 Manage the system and enterprise to achieve the objectives of the management plans. |
2. Implement and coordinate the monitoring and testing program | 2.1 Design and implement the monitoring and testing programs and procedures according to the objectives of the management plans. 2.2 Analyse, interpret and report testing results. 2.3 Identify and investigate issues and/or potential issues, trends, report results and recommendations. |
3. Monitor treatment and discharge and provide advice and guidance | 3.1 Monitor trade waste treatment and discharge. 3.2 Provide advice and guidance to trade waste generators and stakeholders. 3.3 Identify and investigate breaches of trade waste discharge provisions and report the results and/or recommendations. |
4. Maintain trade waste records | 4.1 Complete trade waste management records. 4.2 Store trade waste records for access and review. 4.3 Monitor, review and assess trade waste records to identify long term trends and impacts. 4.4 Report results of record reviews. |
5. Gather and prepare evidence in relation to breaches of statutory regulations | 5.1 Carry out the testing, sampling and collection of physical evidence of breaches. 5.2 Record data. 5.3 Provide witness statements. 5.4 Collect, collate and present evidence to the legal department of the organisation for prosecution of waste generators. |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the candidate must demonstrate evidence of performance of the following on at least one occasion.
interpreting and reviewing hydraulic, architectural and site plans
identifying and evaluating trade waste producing processes
evaluating process inputs and outputs using relevant methodologies including at least one of:
mass balance
process yield
interpreting and evaluating sample analysis data
developing monitoring plans
coordinating measuring, testing and sampling activities
applying risk assessment and management based on AS 4360
planning and conducting investigations
assessing environmental impacts using ISO 14001 where appropriate
assessing waste treatment methods, processes, plant and equipment
managing trade waste resources
interpreting and applying complex requirements
implementing and designing monitoring programs
monitoring trade waste treatment and disposal programs
gathering data and preparing reports of the implementation of the trade waste management plan
managing the storage and maintenance of records
investigating breaches and providing input to the legal processes that flow from successful investigations of breaches
Evidence of Knowledge
Evidence required to demonstrate competence must satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria. If not otherwise specified the depth of knowledge demonstrated must be appropriate to the job context of the candidate.
relevant legislation and procedures
capacity and operation of plant and equipment
relevant enterprise policies for trade waste management
water quality parameters of significance to the wastewater system
appropriate analytical techniques available
industrial waste treatment methods
range of appropriate measuring, testing and sampling procedures
customer expectations and requirements
personal protection and safety precautions for wastewater sampling, including the requirements for relevant inoculations, including:
Q fever
hepatitis A & B
polio
tetanus
diphtheria
Assessment Conditions
Competency should be assessed in an actual workplace or in a simulated environment, with access to equipment and infrastructure appropriate to the outcome. Competency should be demonstrated over time to ensure the candidate is assessed across a variety of situations.
Assessors must satisfy the NVR/AQTF mandatory competency requirements for assessors.
Foundation Skills
The foundation skills demands of this unit have been mapped for alignment with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). The following tables outline the performance levels indicated for successful attainment of the unit.
Further information on ACSF and the foundation skills underpinning this unit can be found in the Foundation Skills Guide on the GSA website
Competency Field
Trade waste