Operate an incinerator

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver HLTGM206D, 'Operate an incinerator'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Operate an incinerator' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare incinerator for operation

1.1 Check the incinerator for any maintenance requirements

1.2 Check the components of the incinerator for correct functioning

1.3 Determine potential environmental risks associated with incinerator operations

2. Prepare waste for incineration

2.1 Use appropriate personal protective equipment

2.2 Check waste, where possible, for products that should not be placed into an incinerator

2.3 Identify waste for incineration and place in incinerator according to organisation policies and procedures

3. Operate incinerator

3.1 Activate incinerator according to manufacturer/supplier instructions

3.2 Use appropriate timeframes before placing waste into the incinerator according to manufacturer/supplier instructions

3.3 Load appropriate waste into incinerator

3.4 Identify and rectify problems with waste incineration

3.5 Complete appropriate documentation where required according to organisation policies and procedures

3.6 Shut down the incinerator according to manufacturer/supplier instructions

3.7 Take and document environmental measurements according to state and local government regulations

3.8 Notify the appropriate person(s) of any breaches of environmental measures or operating policy

4. Dispose of incinerator waste

4.1 Dispose of waste from the incinerator according to state and local regulations


Qualifications and Skillsets

HLTGM206D appears in the following qualifications:

  • HLT21212 - Certificate II in Health Support Services