Unit of competency Outline
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Implement site waste and by-product management plan
Implement site waste and by-product management plan
Unit of competency
National Code
RIIWBP501A
RIIWBP501A
State Code
WB547
WB547
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/01/2010
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
20/01/2010
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit covers the implementation of site waste and by-product management plan in the mining and extractive industries. It includes: researching the waste and by-product requirements; maintaining tailings, waste and by-products disposal and water recycling operations; and constructing and maintaining dam systems.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Research waste and by-product requirements
- 1.1. Access, interpret and apply compliance documentation relevant to the implementation of site waste and by-product management plans
- 1.2. Identify and document needs, quantity, quality, source and means of treatment of waste and by-product for production needs of the site
- 1.3. Obtain and maintain all appropriate licences for site waste and by-product management
- 1.4. Ensure the water quality and water-course and ground water contamination are monitored and recorded to meet legislative, site and organisation's requirements, community objectives and safe responsible work practices
- 1.5. Ensure site treatment works for contaminated drainage or development/processing waters are designed and located to satisfy relevant requirements
- 1.6. Establish management systems with appropriate inlet/outlet works and means of improving the natural settlement process
- 1.7. Plan and organise work schedules for operational best practice associated with managements systems and water quality specifications
2. Maintain tailing, waste and by-products disposal and water recycling operations
- 2.1. Ensure site water is treated for reuse in operations to meet environmental and quality standards efficiently
- 2.2. Undertake and record regular inspections of the water recycling system
- 2.3. Arrange audits of the water recycling system by internal/external auditors
- 2.4. Plan, organise and supervise the reuse or management of tailings, waste and by-products in a manner that satisfies relevant requirements
3. Construct and maintain dam systems
- 3.1. Plan and incorporate short and long term dam requirements into the site management plan
- 3.2. Ensure the design and construction of dam systems meets relevant site conditions, standards and other relevant requirements
- 3.3. Undertake and document regular inspections of dams
- 3.4. Ensure techniques to minimise and/or recycle tailings are incorporated into dam construction
- 3.5. Encourage safe work practices in line with occupational health and safety requirements
- 3.6. Ensure best practice techniques in the design and construction of all dams are considered and incorporated and ensure dams meet all relevant requirements
- 3.7. Ensure the de-commissioning of dams is undertaken in accordance with safe working practices and other relevant requirements and that necessary approvals are attained
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Legislative, site and organisation requirements and procedures may include:
risk management
statutory compliance
development approval, mining licences (or equivalent), which may include:
occupational health and safety
environmental
quality
purchasing
contract management
administration, including records and reports
Legislative regulatory bodies may include:
Mineral Resources or equivalent body
safety and health authority
environmental authority
federal/state and local government
harbours and marine authority
port authority
road authority
Relevant compliance documentation
may include:
legislative, organisation and site requirements and procedures
manufacturer's guidelines and specifications
Australian standards
code of practice
Employment and workplace relations legislation
Equal Employment Opportunity and Disability Discrimination legislation
Legislative, site and organisation requirements and procedures may include:
risk management
statutory compliance
development approval, mining licences (or equivalent), which may include:
occupational health and safety
environmental
quality
purchasing
contract management
administration, including records and reports
Legislative regulatory bodies may include:
Mineral Resources or equivalent body
safety and health authority
environmental authority
federal/state and local government
harbours and marine authority
port authority
road authority
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the implementation of site waste and by-product management plans
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementation of site waste and by-product management plans
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
the identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to undertake and complete the implementation of site waste and by-product management plans
consistent successful implementation of site waste and by-product management plans
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a civil works environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge to apply in undertaking of the implementation of site waste and by-product management plan
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the implementation of site waste and by-product management plans
provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the implementation of site waste and by-product management plans
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to worksite operations and satisfy all of the requirements of the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge and the range statement of this unit and include evidence of the following:
knowledge of the requirements, procedures and instructions for the implementation of site waste and by-product management plans
implementation of procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient implementation of site waste and by-product management plans
the identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
the identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes
working with others to undertake and complete the implementation of site waste and by-product management plans
consistent successful implementation of site waste and by-product management plans
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit must be assessed in the context of the work environment. Where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors, assessment may occur in a simulated environment provided it is realistic and sufficiently rigorous to cover all aspects of workplace performance, including task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the participant. For example, language, literacy and numeracy demands of assessment should not be greater than those required on the job.
Customisation of assessment and delivery environment to sensitively accommodate cultural diversity.
Aboriginal people and other people from a non English speaking background may have second language issues.
Assessment of this competency requires typical resources normally used in a civil works environment. Selection and use of resources for particular worksites may differ due to site circumstances.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities.
Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required.
Method of assessment
This unit may be assessed in a holistic way with other units of competency. The assessment strategy for this unit must verify required knowledge and skill and practical application using more than one of the following assessment methods:
written and/or oral assessment of the candidate's required knowledge to apply in undertaking of the implementation of site waste and by-product management plan
observed, documented and/or first hand testimonial evidence of the candidate's:
implementation of appropriate procedures and techniques for the safe, effective and efficient achievement of the required outcomes
identification of the relevant information and scope of the work required to meet the required outcomes
identification of viable options and the selection of options that best meet the required outcomes
consistently achieving the required outcomes
first hand testimonial and documentary evidence of the candidate's:
working with others to undertake and complete the implementation of site waste and by-product management plans
provision of clear and timely required support and advice on the implementation of site waste and by-product management plans
Guidance information for assessment
Consult the SkillsDMC User Guide for further information on assessment including access and equity issues.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| w9103 | MNCO1121A | Implement site waste and by-product management plan | Unit of competency |
| W1708 | MNQOPS524A | Implement site waste and by-product management plan | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WH747 | RIIWBP501D | Implement site waste and by-product management plan | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| W697 | RII50109 | Diploma of Surface Operations Management | Qualification |