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ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA | ||
1 Identify waste for re-use | 1.1 Determine waste products capable of re-use in accordance with client requirements, company requirements and relevant legislation 1.2 Identify and check product to ensure compliance with client's product quality requirements 1.3 Notify client of product availability to promote prompt disposal of product | ||
2 Set aside product for inspection | 2.1 Set aside product in a safe, secure and accessible location in accordance with company requirements to await client inspection 2.2 Organise storage to ensure the maintenance of product quality and prevent contamination 2.3 Keep product on hand for a designated period in accordance with company requirements 2.4 Determine fee upon purchase of product and charge the client in accordance with company requirements | ||
3 Dispose of rejected product | 3.1 Dispose of products not claimed within designated holding period in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation | ||
Refer to Evidence Guide
Critical aspects of competency
Accurate identification of waste capable of re-use.
Organisation and appropriate disposal of rejected product.
Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria
Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below.
Waste types able to be re-used.
Storage methods.
Causes of product contamination.
Emergency response procedures.
Company requirements.
Occupational health and safety requirements.
Duty of care in provision of services.
Relevant industry standards.
Relevant legislation and codes.
Relevant environmental regulations.
OHS hierarchy of control.
Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria
To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These are:
following instructions, giving information and writing
customer service
materials handling skills
stacking
methodical organisation of work
safe and efficient work practices
use of emergency and personal protective equipment
following material safety data sheets (MSDS).
Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function, for example PRMWM18B Dispatch processed waste.
Resources required to assess this unit
The following resources should be available:
waste for re-use
location for wastes for re-use
company requirements
OHS requirements
site safety plan.
Gaining evidence to assess this unit
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment). The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, which may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
Evidence of competency is best obtained by observing activities in this field and reviewing the preparation of waste for re-use under normal industry operating conditions. If this is not practicable, observations in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.
Consistency in performance
Assessment requires that the plan meets the objectives of the client and that it complies with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies of a variety of waste requirements to assess competency in the preparation of waste for re-use.
Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations (scenarios) may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. (In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written audit, questions are to be identical.)
Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
Note: All practical demonstrations must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each state or territory.
Key competency levels
There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs. They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions. Some of these are covered by the key competencies, although others may be added.
Information below highlights how these processes are applied in this competency standard.
1 | Perform the process | 2 | Perform and administer the process | 3 | Perform, administer and design the process | |||
How can communication of ideas and information be applied? | 1 | Communicate clearly and effectively with clients throughout the re-use of waste process. | ||||||
How can information be collected, analysed and organised? | 1 | Gather information from a number of sources (including job requirements, manufacturers' specifications and company requirements) about the re-use of waste. | ||||||
How are activities planned and organised? | 2 | Plan and organise activities to re-use waste in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation. | ||||||
How can teamwork be applied? | 1 | Work effectively with relevant personnel throughout the re-use of waste process. | ||||||
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied? | 1 | Calculate client fee accurately and promptly. | ||||||
How can problem-solving skills be applied? | 1 | Discuss possible problems and solutions that may arise throughout the implementation of efficient waste re-use processes. | ||||||
How can the use of technology be applied? | 1 | Demonstrate understanding of technological principles and physical skills to use appropriate equipment. | ||||||
The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables may be present for this particular unit.
Client product quality requirements may include:
clean
complete
good condition
intact
not contaminated
operational
straight-bodied.
Company requirements are found in briefing documents, letters, quality assurance documents, tender/contract documents and verbal or written instructions.
Contamination may include:
corrosion
exposure to sunlight
infestation
mixing with other waste types
rot or mould
rust
waterlogging or water damage.
Performance of this unit is carried out in accordance with relevant requirements of the following:
Australian Standards
environmental regulations
legislative requirements
manufacturers' specifications
organisational procedures
relevant state/territory regulations.
Personal protective equipment required will be stored, maintained and worn/fitted in accordance with company requirements and occupational health and safety and other legislation.
Preparation of waste for re-use may occur at:
composting facility
landfill site
materials recovery facility
transfer station
treatment site
waste generator's site.
Relevant legislation and codes cover state and federal:
consumer protection
duty of care
industry codes of conduct
occupational health and safety
environmental protection legislation
second-hand dealer's licensing requirements
trade practices.
Storage facility may include concreted area, containers, stockpile, truck, under awning and warehouse.
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