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Identify and segregate waste

Identify and segregate waste

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPWMT3001
State Code
OBO60
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/02/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/04/2020
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
24/04/2020
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to identify waste types and segregate according to waste pathways. It includes inspecting waste to identify and segregate waste types and managing hazardous and non-conforming wastes. It also includes monitoring waste storage containers or areas to ensure adequate available storage capacity, secure waste containment and quality control.A person who achieves this unit of competency is expected to take responsibility for completing these tasks with a high degree of self-direction.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to identify and segregate waste.
  • 1.1 Review job schedule to confirm work activities for identifying and segregating waste and clarify issues with relevant persons.
  • 1.2 Review workplace policies and procedures and work health and safety (WHS) requirements for waste identification and segregation and apply to work tasks.
  • 1.3 Identify and obtain plant and equipment required for waste segregation and check to confirm they are fit for purpose.
  • 1.4 Set up segregation containers or areas and check to confirm suitability and capacity to meet segregation requirements.
  • 1.5 Select, check and use personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities.
  • 1.6 Identify hazards and risks associated with work activities and implement required controls according to workplace WHS requirements.
  • 1.7 Review and follow safety data sheets (SDSs) for hazardous waste to be segregated.
2 Inspect and identify waste types.
  • 2.1 Inspect waste following workplace procedures.
  • 2.2 Identify and record waste types including hazardous and non-hazardous waste.
  • 2.3 Identify and record non-conforming waste types according to workplace requirements.
3 Segregate waste.
  • 3.1 Segregate waste according to waste types and workplace requirements.
  • 3.2 Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste following workplace procedures and SDS.
  • 3.3 Place segregated waste into fit-for-purpose containers or areas.
  • 3.4 Monitor waste containment to ensure adequate available storage.
  • 3.5 Label segregated waste following workplace procedures.
  • 3.6 Inspect segregated waste to confirm compliance with quality requirements and report identified problems.
4 Finalise work tasks and complete documentation.
  • 4.1 Record quality inspection results detailing any corrective actions taken.
  • 4.2 Complete documentation according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
  • 4.3 Clean and maintain work site and equipment used according to workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC180 CPPWMT3005A Identify and segregate waste Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BGO5 LGA30120 Certificate III in Local Government Qualification
BFB5 CPP30719 Certificate III in Waste Management Qualification