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Place, compact and cover waste at landfill sites

Place, compact and cover waste at landfill sites

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPWMT3009
State Code
OBO66
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
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
24/04/2020
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to operate plant and equipment to place and compact waste at a landfill site, cover the waste to minimise environmental impact and contamination, and improve landfill efficiency. It includes using compaction techniques and placing and compacting waste according to the stage of batter development. It also includes placing a cover which conforms to regulatory requirements.A person who achieves this unit of competency is expected to take responsibility for completing these tasks with a high degree of self-direction.This unit forms part of the licensing requirements for operating plant and equipment used in waste management. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to place, compact and cover waste.
  • 1.1 Review job schedule to confirm work activities for placing, compacting and covering waste in landfill and clarify issues with relevant persons.
  • 1.2 Review workplace policies and procedures and work health and safety (WHS) requirements for placing, compacting and covering waste at landfill site and apply to work tasks.
  • 1.3 Assess landfill cell to confirm batter structure, capacity and waste placement, and cover requirements to meet regulatory requirements.
  • 1.4 Select and access required plant and equipment to place, compact and cover waste.
  • 1.5 Organise suitable material to cover waste according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
  • 1.6 Select, check and use personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities.
  • 1.7 Identify hazards and risks associated with work activities and implement required controls according to workplace WHS requirements.
2 Conduct pre-operational checks of plant and equipment.
  • 2.1 Conduct pre-start and basic maintenance checks of plant and associated equipment following manufacturer instructions.
  • 2.2 Test operational equipment to confirm correct functioning following manufacturer instructions.
3 Operate plant to place and compact waste.
  • 3.1 Advise relevant persons of impending plant operation to ensure safety and readiness for operation.
  • 3.2 Start, operate and drive plant to select and place waste according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
  • 3.3 Monitor work area continually and maintain communication with others while operating plant to ensure safety of people and property.
  • 3.4 Monitor gauges and warning devices to ensure optimal and continuous plant operation and identify potential hazards.
  • 3.5 Use compaction techniques to ensure area is compacted according to workplace requirements.
4 Cover waste.
  • 4.1 Place cover over waste according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
  • 4.2 Check waste cover to ensure it conforms to regulatory requirements and implement corrective actions as required.
5 Finalise work tasks and complete documentation.
  • 5.1 Park and shut down plant in a safe location to avoid damage to plant, obstruction of surrounding site activity and unauthorised use.
  • 5.2 Clean plant and associated equipment to remove debris and contamination and ensure readiness for future operation according to workplace requirements.
  • 5.3 Complete documentation according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC190 CPPWMT3021A Cover waste Unit of competency
WC189 CPPWMT3020A Place and compact 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