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Coordinate waste disposal

Coordinate waste disposal

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBWASTE302
State Code
BAH85
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
26
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to coordinate waste disposal.This unit of competency applies to experienced operators who are required to develop and implement procedures for waste disposal and recycling, retain waste contractors and solve problems within area of responsibility.This unit of competency applies to an experienced operator demonstrating theoretical and technical knowledge and well developed skills in situations that require some discretion and judgement. The operator may work alone or as a member of a team or group and will work in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify requirements for waste and recyclable products
  • 1.1 Identify waste products from the production process in terms of the material type, toxicity, recyclability, flammability and reactivity
  • 1.2 Identify sources of waste and approved locations for storage of each waste type based on regulatory requirements and workplace approved policies and procedures
2 Develop waste and recycling procedures
  • 2.1 Identify requirements for handling, disposing or recycling waste
  • 2.2 Develop storage and handling policies and procedures
  • 2.3 Publish and post waste management procedures in appropriate locations
  • 2.4 Identify and retain contractors for disposal of waste
  • 2.5 Train or arrange training for relevant employees in waste management procedures required by the organisation
3 Develop waste record systems
  • 3.1 Instigate and monitor data collection methods to record wastage rates
  • 3.2 Produce and introduce appropriate proformas to record details of waste collection storage, recycling or waste disposal
  • 3.3 Establish and maintain reporting relationships among appropriate personnel and complete reports as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7709 PMBWASTE302C Coordinate waste disposal Unit of competency