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Segregate waste according to waste types

Segregate waste according to waste types

Unit of competency
National Code
TLID3051
State Code
AWM46
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
29/02/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/08/2016
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
04/08/2016
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to segregate waste based on waste type in an on-the-job environment. It includes identifying and segregating waste at a range of plant sites. It also includes contributing to the implementation of workplace policies and procedures, systems and plans, as well as recognising potential hazards and controlling risks.This unit requires the ability to apply safe work practices while working with all types of waste.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
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
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WI812 TLID3051A Segregate waste according to waste types Unit of competency