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 specification requirements or job sheet typically include: | emergency and PPE requirementsequipment requirementspersonnel requirementsplant operation requirementspotential hazards and risksreporting requirementssite requirementswaste types to be processedwork schedules. |
Clientmay include: | all forms of business enterprises in this context, including:government agenciesinternal customerslocal governments and councilsprivate and public companiesresidents and ratepayers. |
Plantmay include: | autoclavesbalersbobcatsboilersbunded areascentrifugeschipperscombustioncompactorscomposterscomputer hardware and softwareconveyorscrushersdozers and associated earthmoving equipmentforkliftshammer millsincineratorsloaders:front-endrear-endtailgatematerials recovery facilitymicrowavespipesprocessing plants, including size-reduction processing planttankerssafety structures and controlsseparatorsshredderssortersstorage tankstransfer stationtreatment plants, including:biological treatment plantchemical treatment plantliquid waste treatment plantmicrowave treatment plantphysical treatment planttreatment tankstrucks:articulatedopen-bodiedrigidtub grinders. |
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. |
Organisational requirements may include information found in: | briefing papersjob sheetslettersmemosoperations manualsquality assurance documentstender and contract documentsverbal or written instructionswork procedures. |
Relevant 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. |
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. |
Personnel requirements may include: | briefingknowledge requiredlicences requiredoccupational supportskills requiredtraining. |
Waste categories may 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. |
Emergency and personal protective equipmentmust include: | communications equipmenteye protection, such as goggles and protective glasseseyewash kitfire extinguishersfirst aid kitfootwearglovesoveralls and protective clothing. |
Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include: | breathing apparatusemergency procedure guidesface shields or maskshard hatshearing protectionMSDSspill 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. |
Pre-start visuals may include: | blockageschecks to pinpoint any damagecomponent wearleaksobstructionspotential hazards to plant operation and personnel. |
Basic maintenance checks may include checks on: | fuelhoseslubricationoil sealstyreswater. |
Non-conformances may include: | conditions that are not acceptable by manufacturers’ standards, regulatory bodies or organisational requirementsdamaged equipmentequipment not operating in required condition. |
Safety structures and controls may include: | alarmsautomatic plant shut-down buttonsbarrierscords and lanyardsearth leakage devicesguardsisolation and lock-out or tag-out procedures. |
Housekeeping may include: | high-pressure water or air-hosingshovellingsweeping outusing decontamination productsvacuuming. |
Record of plant operations may include record of: | checks completeddefects identifieddowntimeequipment non-conformancesfaults and breakdownshours of operationhousekeeping undertakenincidentsmaterials usedrepairs and adjustmentsreplacement of partsservicing faultsstoppagestype, volume or amount of waste processedwaste non-conformances. |