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Collect waste for recycling or safe disposal

Collect waste for recycling or safe disposal

Unit of competency
National Code
PMBWASTE101
State Code
BAH86
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Deleted
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
22/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2016
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
05/08/2016
Nominal Hours
26
Description
This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to collect waste for recycling or disposal.This unit of competency applies to operators who are required to gather and sort waste, transport waste to storage areas, prepare waste for re-use or disposal and complete the waste processes. This unit of competency applies to an individual working alone or as part of a team or group and working in liaison with other shift team members, team leader and supervisor, as appropriate.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Identify waste products
  • 1.1 Identify waste products from the production process in terms of the material type, toxicity, recyclability, flammability and reactivity
  • 1.2 Identify sources of waste and approved locations for storage of each waste type
2 Relocate and store non-recyclable waste
  • 2.1 Employ manual handling techniques appropriate for safely relocating waste
  • 2.2 Identify and comply with co-storing requirements for waste products
  • 2.3 Update and maintain storage inventory systems
3 Sort and prepare materials for re-use
  • 3.1 Sort and categorise materials for recycling
  • 3.2 Identify procedures for pre-processing activity to prepare products for re-use as required
  • 3.3 Relocate pre-processed materials for re-use
  • 3.4 Identify materials requiring disposal
  • 3.5 Contain materials for safe disposal in conformance with environmental requirements
  • 3.6 Mark, label or otherwise identify products for disposal
4 Complete waste processes
  • 4.1 Arrange for waste disposal according to workplace instructions
  • 4.2 Ensure appropriate safety and lifting equipment is available as needed for safe loading of waste
  • 4.3 Complete reports on wastage in accordance with workplace procedures as required
  • 4.4 Monitor quantities of waste stored for compliance with workplace procedures and environmental regulations as required
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
W7708 PMBWASTE101C Collect waste for recycling or safe disposal Unit of competency