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Develop and modify trade waste policies and plans

Develop and modify trade waste policies and plans

Unit of competency
National Code
NWPTRD022
State Code
AVY27
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/12/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2016
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
15/04/2016
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills required to develop and modify policies and plans for trade waste activities relating to liquid waste discharge to wastewater collection systems.This unit applies to those working as managers in water organisations with responsibility for the management of trade waste policies and plans.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.Those undertaking this unit would work autonomously, supervising staff, while performing sophisticated tasks in a range of familiar contexts.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare and plan for trade waste management
  • 1.1 Identify and define relevant provisions of trade waste management legislation, standards and enterprise policies.
  • 1.2 Document trade waste management policies, procedures and programs.
  • 1.3 Identify significant wastewater quality parameters generated by major industries.
  • 1.4 Consider information about known impacts, risk assessments and control procedures in preparing plans.
  • 1.5 Define and explain responsibilities and accountabilities.
2. Develop or modify trade waste management policies and plans
  • 2.1 Conduct community, enterprise and stakeholder consultation.
  • 2.2 Address issues raised through consultation and incorporate them into the policy development, where appropriate.
  • 2.3 Identify and explain trade waste management processes including treatment and disposal processes together with the required workplace procedures and relevant environmental factors.
  • 2.4 Develop and modify contingency plans for major trade waste industries.
  • 2.5 Include issues identified by reviews and audits into the management plan.
  • 2.6 Prepare and present management policies and plans.
3. Review and refine trade waste management policies and plans
  • 3.1 Review management policies against established objectives, policies and plans.
  • 3.2 Review policies and plans through consultation, against prevailing stakeholder expectations.
  • 3.3 Modify policies and plans to include identified and required changes.
  • 3.4 Benchmark policies, management systems and plans with other water utilities.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D1977 NWP529B Develop and modify trade waste policies and plans Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAP07 NWPTRD005 Develop and modify trade waste policies and plans Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AYW5 NWP50715 Diploma of Water Industry Operations Qualification