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Monitor and operate trade waste process

Monitor and operate trade waste process

Unit of competency
National Code
MSTGN3017
State Code
OBL69
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/05/2020
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
06/05/2020
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor, operate, measure and report on trade waste system performance and process quality control in work areas / processing plant operations. Work may be conducted in restricted spaces or exposed conditions or controlled or open environments.This unit applies to all sectors of the textiles, clothing and footwear (TCF) industry.Work may be conducted in small to large scale enterprises and may involve individual and team activities. Work is performed within defined procedures under direct supervision. No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must be applied.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor treatment plant performance
  • 1.1 Determine job and safe work requirements from work information
  • 1.2 Conduct and assess routine waste treatment plant inspections in accordance with organisational and plant requirements
  • 1.3 Collect and conduct tests of waste samples in accordance with organisational and plant requirements
  • 1.4 Collect and report waste process data in accordance with organisational and plant requirements
  • 1.5 Identify and report corrosion damage
2. Control chemical use
  • 2.1 Use, handle and store chemicals used in waste treatment in accordance with organisational and statutory requirements
  • 2.2 Prepare chemical dosing for waste treatment in accordance with plant processes and organisational and statutory requirements
  • 2.3 Maintain information related to chemical supply and usage in accordance with statutory requirements
  • 2.4 Interact and communicate with other employees and relevant authorities about chemical use and supplies
3. Operate and control processes
  • 3.1 Monitor processes to maintain parameters of waste treatment operation
  • 3.2 Identify and report process faults and operational conditions of plant in accordance with organisational and statutory requirements
  • 3.3 Make basic system adjustments to enhance system performance to ensure waste treatment complies with organisational and statutory requirements
  • 3.4 Compile reports developed from plant and system data to meet organisational and statutory requirements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV90 MSTGN3007 Monitor and operate trade waste Unit of competency