Elements and Performance Criteria

Checking integrity of containment should include
checks for contamination, drum expansion, gases, leaching, leaks, seals, spillage and unstable form.

Client/company includes
all forms of business enterprises in this context including government agencies, local governments/councils, private and public companies, and residents/ratepayers.

Company requirements
are found in contract documentation, tender documentation and verbal or written instructions.

Contamination may include
exposure to sunlight, infestation, mixing with other waste types, rot or mould, and waterlogging.

Details of waste stored may include
amount of waste
date stored
date to be dispatched
monitoring or maintenance requirements
remaining storage space available
safety measures undertaken
special storage provided
storage space used
waste type.

Emergency and personal protective equipment must include
communications equipment
eye protection
eyewash kit
fire extinguishers
First Aid kit
gloves
overalls and protective clothing
safety boots.

Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include
breathing apparatus
emergency procedure guides
face shield/mask
hard hat
hearing protection
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
spill kit.

Emergency response action/procedures include but are not limited to
clean up
contain emergency
equipment/plant isolation and shut-down
evacuation
First Aid
make safe
notification of authorities
use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

Manufacturers' specifications
are found in equipment specifications and operator manuals.

Performance of this unit is carried out in accordance with relevant requirements of the following
Australian Standards
environmental regulations
legislative requirements
manufacturers' specifications
OHS procedures
organisational procedures
relevant state/territory regulations.

Personal protective equipment required
will be stored, cleaned, worn/fitted in accordance with company requirements, and occupational health and safety and other legislation.

Potential risks and hazards
are those risks and hazards identified by the organisation that could lead to injury or illness of employees, contractors, visitors or the public; damage to plant, vehicles or property; or that could cause harm to the environment.
This relates to on-site and off-site activities (whether company owned or occupied premises, customer/client premises or public property) over which it could be expected the organisation had control.
Risks and hazards may include:
broken glass/metal
compaction equipment
contamination
conveyor belt
dust
fire
gases and fumes
hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)
injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work
narrow driveways
other vehicles and equipment
overhanging signs
projectiles
spark-producing equipment
weather.

Regulated (or prescribed) waste types include
all waste declared to be so by the relevant environmental protection authority and the Australian Dangerous Goods Code.

Relevant legislation and codes cover state and federal
freedom of information
industry codes of conduct
occupational health and safety
Australian Standards
environmental protection legislation.

Safe operating procedures include
any activity or operation conducted on site to ensure health and safety of personnel/equipment in the area.

Storage equipment may include
baling materials, compactor and storage containers.

Storage facility may include
bunded area
bunker
containers
pit
stockpile
tank
under awning
warehouse.

Storage facility
may be located at materials recovery facility, treatment site and waste generator's site.

Waste identification signage requirements may include
classification of dangerous goods
emergency information
fire extinguisher indicator sign
hazardous class
HAZCHEM codes
packaging group number.

Waste non-conformances may include
contamination, inadequately contained waste mixing, incompatibles waste, inferior quality and unacceptable waste streams.

Waste storage requirements may include
access to storage facility
amount of waste to be stored
emergency
environmental conditions
equipment
length of storage
method of storage
personal protective equipment
potential risks and hazards of storage
security
signage
waste compatibilities.

Waste types include
solid (non-hazardous) e.g. construction and demolition
liquid (non-hazardous) e.g. chemical and aqueous
hazardous - regulated, prescribed, quarantined, medical and clinical
recoverable resources e.g. recyclable and green waste.

Critical aspects of competency
Accurate determination of waste storage requirements.
Effective organisation of storage of waste.
Identification of waste compatibilities.
Selection of appropriate emergency and personal protective equipment requirements.
Identification of potential risks and hazards to waste storage.

Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria
Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below.
Waste types and storage requirements.
Potential risks and hazards in waste storage.
Waste non-conformance procedures.
Storage methods.
Regulated waste compatibilities, storage and signage requirements.
Emergency response procedures.
Company requirements.
Occupational health and safety requirements.
Duty of care in provision of services.
Relevant industry standards.
Relevant legislation.
Relevant environmental regulations.
OHS hierarchy of control.

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These are:

following instructions and writing
storage equipment operation
materials handling skills
identifying and handling waste non-conformances
identification of waste types
containing waste
hazard identification
safe and efficient work practices
use of emergency and personal protective equipment
following MSDS.

Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function, for example:

PRMWM20B Place and compact waste
PRMWM25B Monitor contained waste
PRMCMN201A Participate in workplace safety arrangements
PRMCMN301A Contribute to workplace safety arrangements
BSBCMN215B Participate in environmental work practices
BSBCMN313B Maintain environmental procedures.

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available:

waste storage facility
waste to be stored
storage requirements
waste identification signage
storage equipment
personal protective equipment
MSDS
OHS requirements
site safety plan.

Gaining evidence to assess this unit
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment). The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, which may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
Evidence of competency is best obtained by observing activities in this field and reviewing the storage of waste under normal industry operating conditions. If this is not practicable, observations in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.

Consistency in performance
Assessment requires that the plan meets the objectives of the client and that it complies with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies of a variety of waste requirements to assess competency in the storage of waste.
Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations (scenarios) may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. (In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written audit, questions are to be identical.)
Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
Note: All practical demonstrations must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each state or territory.

Communicating ideas and information
Communicating effectively with relevant personnel throughout the storing process. (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Gather information from a number of sources (including job requirements, manufacturers' specifications and company requirements) about the storage of waste. (1)

Planning and organising activities
Plan activities to store waste in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation. (1)

Working with others and in teams
Work effectively with relevant personnel throughout the storage process. (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Use correct mathematical processes to store waste effectively. (1)

Solving problems
Discuss possible problems and solutions that may arise throughout the implementation of efficient waste storage processes. (1)

Using technology
Demonstrate understanding of technological principles and physical skills to use appropriate equipment. (1)