Unit of competency Outline
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Segregate waste according to waste types
Segregate waste according to waste types
Unit of competency
National Code
TLID3051A
TLID3051A
State Code
WI812
WI812
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/03/2014
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
21/03/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to segregate waste according to waste type in an on-the-job environment. This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify and segregate waste at a range of plant sites. It requires the ability to apply safe work practices while working with all types of waste.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements are applicable to this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Organise for work
- 1.1 Waste segregation plan is established in accordance with workplace policies and procedures and regulatory requirements
- 1.2 Job requirement hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk controls are implemented in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and state/territory regulations and legislation
- 1.3 Emergency and personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, correctly fitted and worn in accordance with job requirements, manufacturer specifications, workplace requirements and relevant regulatory requirements
- 1.4 Segregation receptacles/areas are set up to ensure safe and effective segregation of waste in accordance with workplace requirements and relevant regulatory requirements
- 1.5 Equipment used for segregation is operated in accordance with manufacturer specifications, workplace policies and procedures and external licensing authorities
2 Conduct identification and segregation activity
- 2.1 Waste is identified and appropriate handling process is implemented in accordance with waste type, workplace requirements and relevant state/territory regulatory requirements
- 2.2 Waste is segregated into categories and labelled in accordance with waste type, workplace policies and procedures and regulatory requirements
- 2.3 Sorted waste is placed into correct waste category receptacles/areas in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and legislative environmental practices
- 2.4 Storage capacity of waste receptacles/areas is monitored in accordance with workplace policies and procedures and environmental licence requirements
- 2.5 Waste receptacles/areas are emptied in accordance with environmental practices and/or replaced according to workplace policies and procedures and with minimal disruption to work processes
3 Conduct quality control inspection
- 3.1 Quality control inspections are undertaken to ensure compliance with segregation requirements in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and environmental licence requirements
- 3.2 Quality control inspection details are documented in accordance with workplace policies and procedures, and environmental authority regulations
4 Clean up area
- 4.1 Sorting site and equipment are cleaned in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
- 4.3 Waste products from cleaning process are disposed of in accordance with environmental licence requirements
- 4.2 PPE is checked and stored, and damaged or faulty PPE is reported and replaced in accordance with workplace policies and procedures
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance.
Waste collection requirements typically include:
acceptable waste types
collection times and schedule
observing contamination requirements
pick-up locations
WHS/OHS requirements
Client may include:
all forms of business enterprises in this context, including:
government agencies
internal customers
local governments and councils
private and public companies
residents and ratepayers
Segregation categories may include:
asbestos
clinical/cytotoxic waste such as medical waste, dressings, sharps, pharmaceutical products, anatomical waste
commercial and industrial waste
construction and demolition waste such as broken bricks, concrete, plasterboard, glass, metals, soils, tiles, timbers
general household waste/hard rubbish
hazardous waste such as acid, caustic, grease trap waste, oily rags, filters, coolants, oily sludges, septic waste, solvents, trade waste, paints, batteries, triple interception
manufactured products such as clothing and footwear
organic and green waste such as fruit, vegetables, food, all garden waste
processed food and beverage waste such as food, beverages, tobacco and liquor, used cooking oil
quarantine waste such as airport and seaport amnesty bin waste, wash water waste from international vessels and from cleaning of heavy vehicles
recyclable materials such as cardboard, plastic wrap, polystyrene, glass, metals, plastics, newspapers, magazines, phone books, boxes, cartons and packaging
sanitary waste
Job requirement hazards and risks may include:
clinical/cytotoxic waste
compaction equipment
confined spaces
contamination
dust
fire
gases and fumes
hazardous waste
injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work
narrow driveways
other vehicles and equipment
overhanging signs
pedestrians
projectiles
spark-producing equipment
traffic
unguarded conveyor belts
weather
Equipment may include:
barriers and warning signs
compactors
conveyors
generators
hand tools
hoses
load shifting equipment
pumps
sorting tables
vacuums
waste receptacles/areas
Organisational requirementsmay include information found in:
briefing papers
job sheets
letters
memos
operations manuals
quality assurance documents
tender and contract documents
verbal or written instructions
work procedures
Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:
communications equipment
eye protection such as goggles and protective glasses
eyewash kit
fire extinguishers
first aid kit
footwear
gloves
overalls and protective clothing
Emergency and personal protective equipment may include:
breathing apparatus
emergency procedure guides
face shields or masks
hard hats
hearing protection
safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)
spill kit
Personal protective equipment must be:
cleaned and fitted according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements
stored according to workplace policies
used when required according to workplace policies
Hazards associated with waste may include:
all waste depending on the condition, environment and personal exposure
clinical/cytotoxic products
chemicals
contamination
electrical wiring
gases and fumes
glass
leaking receptacles
oil, diesel and petrol
sharp objects
Non-conforming waste may include:
hazardous or dangerous waste
inferior quality and unacceptable waste streams
Waste characteristics may include:
amount of waste
density
level of contamination
quality
shape
size
volume
weight
Labelsmay include:
date
location
sign-off by sorter
type of waste
waste source
Quality control may include:
checklist
environmental compliance
inspection details such as date, time, location and process compliance level
non-conformances
quality grading
recycling compliance
regulatory compliance
sign-off by inspector
Sorting site may be located within:
composting facility
landfill site
materials recovery facility
transfer station
treatment site
waste generator site
Cleaning may include:
cleaning using products
decontamination using products
shovelling
sweeping
vacuuming
water-hosing
Waste collection requirements typically include:
acceptable waste types
collection times and schedule
observing contamination requirements
pick-up locations
WHS/OHS requirements
Client may include:
all forms of business enterprises in this context, including:
government agencies
internal customers
local governments and councils
private and public companies
residents and ratepayers
Segregation categories may include:
asbestos
clinical/cytotoxic waste such as medical waste, dressings, sharps, pharmaceutical products, anatomical waste
commercial and industrial waste
construction and demolition waste such as broken bricks, concrete, plasterboard, glass, metals, soils, tiles, timbers
general household waste/hard rubbish
hazardous waste such as acid, caustic, grease trap waste, oily rags, filters, coolants, oily sludges, septic waste, solvents, trade waste, paints, batteries, triple interception
manufactured products such as clothing and footwear
organic and green waste such as fruit, vegetables, food, all garden waste
processed food and beverage waste such as food, beverages, tobacco and liquor, used cooking oil
quarantine waste such as airport and seaport amnesty bin waste, wash water waste from international vessels and from cleaning of heavy vehicles
recyclable materials such as cardboard, plastic wrap, polystyrene, glass, metals, plastics, newspapers, magazines, phone books, boxes, cartons and packaging
sanitary waste
Job requirement hazards and risks may include:
clinical/cytotoxic waste
compaction equipment
confined spaces
contamination
dust
fire
gases and fumes
hazardous waste
injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work
narrow driveways
other vehicles and equipment
overhanging signs
pedestrians
projectiles
spark-producing equipment
traffic
unguarded conveyor belts
weather
Equipment may include:
barriers and warning signs
compactors
conveyors
generators
hand tools
hoses
load shifting equipment
pumps
sorting tables
vacuums
waste receptacles/areas
Organisational requirementsmay include information found in:
briefing papers
job sheets
letters
memos
operations manuals
quality assurance documents
tender and contract documents
verbal or written instructions
work procedures
Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:
communications equipment
eye protection such as goggles and protective glasses
eyewash kit
fire extinguishers
first aid kit
footwear
gloves
overalls and protective clothing
Emergency and personal protective equipment may include:
breathing apparatus
emergency procedure guides
face shields or masks
hard hats
hearing protection
safety data sheets (SDS)/material safety data sheets (MSDS)
spill kit
Personal protective equipment must be:
cleaned and fitted according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and regulatory requirements
stored according to workplace policies
used when required according to workplace policies
Hazards associated with waste may include:
all waste depending on the condition, environment and personal exposure
clinical/cytotoxic products
chemicals
contamination
electrical wiring
gases and fumes
glass
leaking receptacles
oil, diesel and petrol
sharp objects
Non-conforming waste may include:
hazardous or dangerous waste
inferior quality and unacceptable waste streams
Waste characteristics may include:
amount of waste
density
level of contamination
quality
shape
size
volume
weight
Labelsmay include:
date
location
sign-off by sorter
type of waste
waste source
Quality control may include:
checklist
environmental compliance
inspection details such as date, time, location and process compliance level
non-conformances
quality grading
recycling compliance
regulatory compliance
sign-off by inspector
Sorting site may be located within:
composting facility
landfill site
materials recovery facility
transfer station
treatment site
waste generator site
Cleaning may include:
cleaning using products
decontamination using products
shovelling
sweeping
vacuuming
water-hosing
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required knowledge and skills, the range statement and the assessment guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.
In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
organise sorting receptacles/areas in designated areas
select emergency and personal protective equipment
identify potential risks and hazards to waste sorting and waste non-conformances
observe WHS/OHS requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Assessment of essential required knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context and is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
work plans and approved specifications
results of sampling.
Method of assessment
The process of identifying and segregating waste must comply 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 to assess competency in the identification and segregation of waste.
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the TLI10 Transport and Logistics Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.
In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
organise sorting receptacles/areas in designated areas
select emergency and personal protective equipment
identify potential risks and hazards to waste sorting and waste non-conformances
observe WHS/OHS requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Performance is demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
Assessment of essential required knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context and is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
work plans and approved specifications
results of sampling.
Method of assessment
The process of identifying and segregating waste must comply 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 to assess competency in the identification and segregation of waste.
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the TLI10 Transport and Logistics Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWM46 | TLID3051 | Segregate waste according to waste types | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J803 | TLI33413 | Certificate III in Waste Driving Operations | Qualification |