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Operate waste recovery systems

Operate waste recovery systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPA2161
State Code
BAZ54
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/08/2016
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
13/12/2016
Field of Education
030307 - Food Processing Technology
Original Release Date
13/12/2016
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recover material from waste water so that solids are not pumped into waste water systems.This unit is applicable to workers employed at abattoir, independent boning rooms, rendering plant, casing factories, smallgoods factory and game meat processing establishment.All work should be carried out to comply with workplace and hygiene requirements. This unit applies to individuals who work under general supervision, exercise limited autonomy and have some accountability for their own work.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.This unit must be delivered and assessed in the context of Australian meat processing standards and regulations.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor waste recovery systems
  • 1.1 Monitor system regularly to ensure solid waste is contained within the system
  • 1.2 Monitor system to ensure it complies with environmental and workplace requirements
  • 1.3 Identify environmental impact of systems failure
  • 1.4 Take corrective action in response to systems failure in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
2. Operate waste recovery systems
  • 2.1 Operate and monitor system according to workplace requirements
  • 2.2 Recover material from waste water according to workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Dispose of material in accordance with workplace requirements
3. Maintain waste recovery systems
  • 3.1 Maintain waste recovery system in accordance with workplace requirements and manufacturer's specifications
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8896 MTMP2185C Operate waste recovery systems Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFI16 AMPOPR304 Operate waste recovery systems Unit of competency