This unit describes the skills required to coordinate, implement and report on monitoring programs for trade waste treatment and disposal in retail commercial and light industrial organisations. It also applies and to the monitoring of complex trade waste systems in large organisations.

This unit applies to those working with a specific responsibility for coordinating and conducting monitoring and testing of trade waste treatment and disposal.

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, while performing complex tasks, in a range of familiar contexts. The level of responsibility may vary according to the size and scope of the trade waste system.

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

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.

using wastewater sampling and preservation techniques for on-site and laboratory testing

interpreting and applying legislation and policies applicable to trade waste

developing monitoring plans

coordinating measuring, testing and sampling activities

interpreting and evaluating sample analysis data

assessing risks and hazards associated with sampling activities

monitoring process inputs and outputs

planning and conducting investigations

assessing environmental impact using ISO 14001 where appropriate

assessing waste treatment methods, processes, plant and equipment

using appropriate personal protective equipment for protection against physical, chemical and biological hazards

implementing monitoring and testing programs

analysing test results

investigating problems on-site

monitoring treatment and disposal provisions on-site

recording and reporting data

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

relevant enterprise policies for trade waste management

water quality parameters of significance to the wastewater system

personal protection and safety precautions for wastewater sampling, including the requirements for relevant inoculations including:

Q fever

hepatitis A and B

polio

tetanus

diphtheria

standard industrial waste treatment methods, processes and procedures for retail commercial and light industrial organisations

investigation procedures

range of appropriate measuring, testing and sampling procedures

customer expectations and requirements

WHS

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

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.

Trade waste