Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Refer to Evidence Guide

Critical aspects of competency

Correctly interprets and follows job sheet.

Identifies and organises plant, equipment, materials and personnel requirements.

Selects appropriate emergency and personal protective equipment requirements.

Identifies potential risks and hazards to work.

Uses appropriate processing method for waste type.

Correctly operates/uses plant/equipment/materials.

Maintains visual observation of processing.

Conducts checks/tests on waste during processing and determines stage of completion.

Monitors flow of inputs and outputs and maximises processing operation.

Makes adjustments to processing technique or operation to maximise processing operation.

Conducts quality control inspection.

Carries out basic housekeeping.

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 and their appropriate processing methods.

Waste contaminants.

Potential risks and hazards.

Processing techniques.

Basic biology and chemistry.

Equipment/plant operation.

Materials required for processing.

Emergency response procedures.

Company requirements.

Plant shut-down, lock-out and isolation procedures.

Occupational health and safety requirements.

Duty of care in provision of services.

Relevant industry standards.

Relevant legislation.

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:

communication including interpersonal, listening, questioning, following instructions, giving information, signalling, writing

reading and interpreting job requirements

plant and equipment operation

materials handling skills

identification of waste types

reading and interpreting gauges and indicators

mete out doses of chemicals and additives

computer and software skills

methodical organisation of work

planning to undertake a routine task

hazard identification

time management

safe and efficient work practices

use of emergency and personal protective equipment

working in confined spaces

following 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:

PRMWM05B Identify and segregate waste

PRMWM18B Dispatch processed waste

PRMWM34B Maintain an equipment and consumables storage area

PRMWM37B Conduct minor maintenance and repairs on waste processing plant/equipment.

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available:

waste for processing

processing plant and equipment

job sheet identifying processing requirements

personal protective equipment

MSDS

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 the field and reviewing the processing or treatment of waste. If this is not practicable, observations in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.

Consistency in performance

Assessment requires that strategies meet the objectives of clients and comply with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it will be necessary to assess the unit within a variety of waste management environments or different client needs to assess competency in the processing or treatment of waste.

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 that 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.

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.

Cleaning may include cleaning products/fluids, high pressure water or air-hosing, shovelling, sweeping out, use of decontamination products, vacuuming and water-hosing.

Client/company includes all forms of business enterprises in this context including government agencies, local governments/councils, private and public companies and residents/ratepayers.

Company requirements are found in briefing documents, letters, quality assurance documents, tender/contract documents and verbal or written instructions.

Details of quality control inspection include:

checklist

date

location

non-conformances

quality grading

sign-off by inspector

time.

Documentation includes but is not limited to:

accident report

checklists

emergency report

incident report

maintenance requirements

non-conformances

processing operations

type/amount waste processed.

Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:

appropriate footwear

communications equipment

eye protection

eyewash kit

fire extinguishers

First Aid kit

gloves

overalls and protective clothing.

Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:

breathing apparatus

emergency procedure guides

face shield/mask

hard hat

hearing protection

material safety data sheets (MSDS)

spill kit.

Emergency response action/procedures include but are not limited to:

clean up

contain emergency

equipment/plant isolation and shut-down

evacuation

First Aid

identify emergency

make safe

notification of authorities

use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

Equipment includes but is not limited to containers, generator, hoses, load shifting equipment, pumps and vacuums.

Job sheet typically includes:

emergency and personal protective equipment requirements

personnel requirements

plant, equipment and materials requirements

processing requirements

site requirements

waste types

work schedule.

Manufacturers' specifications are found in equipment specifications and operator manuals.

Materials include baling and packaging materials, cleaning agents, cleaning rags, grease and oil, labels and stickers, stabilising and treatment chemicals, and water.

Non-conforming waste streams include contamination, inferior quality and unacceptable waste streams.

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.

Plant includes but is not limited to:

autoclave

balers

boilers

bunded areas

centrifuge

chippers

compactors

computer hardware and software

conveyors

crushers

hammer mills

incinerator

microwave

pipes

safety structures and controls

separators

shredders

sorters

storage tanks

treatment tanks

tub grinders.

Potential risks and hazards are those risks and hazards identified by the organisation that could lead to injury or illness of employees, contractors, visitors or the public; damage to plant, vehicles or property; or that could cause harm to the environment.

This relates to on-site and off-site activities (whether company owned or occupied premises, customer/client premises or public property) over which it could be expected the organisation had control.

Relevant legislation and codes cover state and federal:

duty of care

industry codes of conduct

occupational health and safety

Australian Standards

environmental protection legislation.

Safe operating procedures include any activity or operation conducted on site to ensure health and safety of personnel/equipment in the area.

Waste processing could be undertaken at:

composting facility

landfill site

materials recovery facility

transfer station

treatment site

waste generator's site.

Waste types include:

solid (non-hazardous) e.g. construction and demolition

liquid (non-hazardous) e.g. chemical and aqueous

hazardous - regulated, prescribed, quarantined, medical and clinical

recoverable resources e.g. recyclable and green waste.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

Not Applicable