ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Organise for work

1.1

Waste segregation plan is established in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements

1.2

Job requirement hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk controls are implemented in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and state/territory regulations and legislation

1.3

Emergency and personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, correctly fitted and worn in accordance with job requirements, manufacturer specifications, workplace requirements and relevant regulatory requirements

1.4

Segregation receptacles/areas are set up to ensure safe and effective segregation of waste in accordance with workplace requirements and relevant regulatory requirements

1.5

Equipment to be used for segregation is identified in accordance with waste segregation plan and workplace procedures

2

Conduct identification and segregation activity

2.1

Waste is identified and appropriate handling process is implemented in accordance with waste type, workplace requirements and relevant state/territory regulatory requirements

2.2

Equipment used for segregation is operated in accordance with manufacturer specifications, workplace policies and procedures and external licensing authorities

2.3

Waste is segregated into categories and labelled in accordance with waste type, workplace policies and procedures, and regulatory requirements

2.4

Sorted waste is placed into correct waste category receptacles/areas in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and legislative environmental practices

2.5

Storage capacity of waste receptacles/areas is monitored in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and environmental licence requirements

2.6

Waste receptacles/areas are emptied in accordance with environmental practices and/or replaced in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and with minimal disruption to work processes

3

Conduct quality control inspection

3.1

Quality control inspections are undertaken to ensure compliance with segregation requirements, in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and environmental licence requirements

3.2

Quality control inspection details are documented in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and environmental authority regulations

4

Clean up area

4.1

Sorting site and equipment are cleaned in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

4.2

Waste products from cleaning process are disposed of in accordance with environmental licence requirements

4.3

PPE is checked and stored, and damaged or faulty PPE is reported and replaced in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

asking questions

cleaning and fitting personal protective equipment (PPE) in accordance with organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements

conducting work practices safely and efficiently

consulting with others as required

facilitating:

equipment cleaning and maintenance

plant and equipment operations

equipment selection

handling waste non-conformances

identifying potential risks and hazards for waste sorting and waste non-conformances

identifying waste types and waste non-conformances

labelling waste

listening actively

organising sorting receptacles/areas in designated areas

organising work methodically

providing information

reading and interpreting:

job sheets

work requirements and safety data sheets (SDSs)/material safety data sheets (MSDSs)

safe systems of work

job safety and environmental analysis

work method statements

reporting on waste segregation outcomes

segregating valuable resources in composite materials

segregating waste types, including potentially hazardous waste

selecting emergency and PPE

storing PPE in accordance with workplace policies

using emergency and PPE that includes:

communications equipment

eye protection such as goggles and protective glasses

eyewash kit

fire extinguishers

first aid kit

footwear

gloves

overalls and protective clothing

working in a team environment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

emergency response procedures

emergency spill kits

environmental issues and relevant regulations

equipment and materials required to clean and maintain plant and equipment

hazardous and dangerous goods

how to measure and calculate volume and weight

industry environmental standards and relevant legislation

recycling procedures

resource recovery options and procedures

segregation methods for dangerous goods and chemical substances

waste containment, segregation and disposal procedures

waste disposal and recovery routes

waste management issues, including:

chemicals used in industry

client requirements

coding systems

duty of care

organisational requirements

reporting requirements

waste storage requirements

waste management hierarchy

waste non-conformances and waste non-conformance procedures

waste types, streams and characteristics.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or simulations

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment, and personal protective equipment currently used in industry.