The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
Job sheettypically includes: | emergency and PPE requirementsequipment requirementspersonnel requirementsplant operation requirementspotential hazards and risksreporting requirementssite requirementswaste types to be processedwork schedules. |
Waste recovery requirements may include: | access to storage facility and recovery siteemergency and PPElegislative requirements for recoverypotential hazards and risks of recoveryrecovery equipmentsecuritysignagetechnical analysiswaste compatibilities. |
Waste sorting site may include: | composting facilitylandfill sitematerials recovery facilitytransfer stationtreatment sitewaste generator site. |
Plantmay include: | autoclavesbalersbobcatsboilersbunded areascentrifugeschipperscombustioncompactorscomposterscomputer hardware and softwareconveyorscrushersdozers and associated earthmoving equipmentforkliftshammer millsincineratorsloaders:front-endrear-endtailgatematerials recovery facilitymicrowavespipesprocessing plants, including size-reduction processing plantsafety structures and controlsseparatorsshredderssortersstorage tankstankerstransfer stationtreatment plants, including:biological treatment plantchemical treatment plantliquid waste treatment plantmicrowave treatment plantphysical treatment planttreatment tankstrucks:articulatedopen-bodiedrigidtub grinders. |
Equipment may include: | barriers and warning signscommunications equipmentcompactorsconveyorsgeneratorshoseslifting equipmentloadshifting equipmentPPEpumpsrecording equipmentsampling equipmentscalesskipssorting tablesstorage containerstoolstrailerstrolleysvacuumsweighbridgewaste containers. |
Materials may include: | cleaning chemicalscleaning ragsconsumablescover materialsfuelslubricantsoffice requisitesoilsroad maintenance materialstreatment and processing chemicalswater. |
Emergency and personal protective equipmentmustinclude: | communications equipmenteye protection, such as goggles and protective glasseseyewash kitfire extinguishersfirst aid kitfootwearglovesoveralls and protective clothing. |
Emergency and personal protective equipmentcould alsoinclude: | breathing apparatusemergency procedure guidesface shields or maskshard hatshearing protectionmaterial safety data sheetsspill kit. |
Personal protective equipmentmust be: | cleaned and fitted according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and OHS requirementsworn when required according to organisational requirementsstored according to organisational requirements. |
Organisational requirements may include information found in: | briefing papersjob sheetslettersmemosoperations manualsquality assurance documentstender and contract documentsverbal or written instructionswork procedures. |
Legislation and codesmay include: | codes, including:Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Railindustrycommonwealth, state and territory legislation, including:anti-discriminationenvironmental protectionequal employment opportunityfreedom of informationindustrialOHStrade practicesroad laws. |
Potential hazards and risks are those identified by the organisation that may lead to: | damage to plant, vehicle or propertyharm to the environmentillness or injury to employees, contractors or the publicinjuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work. |
Hazards and risks may include: | broken glassbroken metalcompaction equipmentcontaminationdustfiregases and fumeshazardous waste (e.g. sharps)narrow drivewaysother vehicles and equipmentoverhanging signsprojectilesspark-producing equipmentunguarded conveyor beltsweather. |
Appropriate person may include: | supervisorteam leaderteam member. |
Waste typesmay include: | solid (non-hazardous), e.g. construction and demolitionliquid (non-hazardous), e.g. chemical and aqueoushazardous - regulated, prescribed, quarantined, medical and clinicalrecoverable resources, e.g. recyclable and green waste. |
Non-conforming waste streams may include: | contaminationhazardous or dangerous wasteinferior quality and unacceptable waste streams. |