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Operate an incinerator
Operate an incinerator
Unit of competency
National Code
HLTGM206D
HLTGM206D
State Code
WD159
WD159
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/07/2012
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
19/07/2012
Nominal Hours
30
Description
DescriptorThis unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to correctly and safely operate an incineratorThis unit of competency applies to health facilities with incinerators in operation
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare incinerator for operation
- 1.1 Check the incinerator for any maintenance requirements
- 1.2 Check the components of the incinerator for correct functioning
- 1.3 Determine potential environmental risks associated with incinerator operations
2. Prepare waste for incineration
- 2.1 Use appropriate personal protective equipment
- 2.2 Check waste, where possible, for products that should not be placed into an incinerator
- 2.3 Identify waste for incineration and place in incinerator according to organisation policies and procedures
3. Operate incinerator
- 3.1 Activate incinerator according to manufacturer/supplier instructions
- 3.2 Use appropriate timeframes before placing waste into the incinerator according to manufacturer/supplier instructions
- 3.3 Load appropriate waste into incinerator
- 3.4 Identify and rectify problems with waste incineration
- 3.5 Complete appropriate documentation where required according to organisation policies and procedures
- 3.6 Shut down the incinerator according to manufacturer/supplier instructions
- 3.7 Take and document environmental measurements according to state and local government regulations
- 3.8 Notify the appropriate person(s) of any breaches of environmental measures or operating policy
4. Dispose of incinerator waste
- 4.1 Dispose of waste from the incinerator according to state and local regulations
RANGE STATEMENT
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.
State and local government regulations may include:
Environmental protection agency guidelines
Council regulations
Pollution regulations
Incinerator license conditions
Emission standards
Temperature standards
Waste storage regulations
Waste appropriate for incineration may include:
General paper and cardboard refuse
Clinical waste
Other waste according to organisation policies
Personal protective equipment may include, but is not limited to:
Overalls
Face shields
Heavy duty gloves
Footwear
The Range Statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Add any 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.
State and local government regulations may include:
Environmental protection agency guidelines
Council regulations
Pollution regulations
Incinerator license conditions
Emission standards
Temperature standards
Waste storage regulations
Waste appropriate for incineration may include:
General paper and cardboard refuse
Clinical waste
Other waste according to organisation policies
Personal protective equipment may include, but is not limited to:
Overalls
Face shields
Heavy duty gloves
Footwear
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Resources essential for assessment include:
Workplace health and safety policies
Relevant State and local environmental legislation and regulations
Maintenance policy and procedures
Job descriptions
General tools and materials relevant to incinerator maintenance process
Suitable work area appropriate to incinerator maintenance process
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place (if possible)
Written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.
Questioning
Role play simulation
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate this competency unit:
The individual being assessed must provide evidence of specified essential knowledge as well as skills
Consistency of performance should be demonstrated over the required range of workplace situations
Context of and specific resources for assessment:
Assessment should replicate workplace conditions as far as possible
Simulations may be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Where, for reasons of safety, access to equipment and resources and space, assessment takes place away from the workplace, simulations should be used to represent workplace conditions as closely as possible
Resources essential for assessment include:
Workplace health and safety policies
Relevant State and local environmental legislation and regulations
Maintenance policy and procedures
Job descriptions
General tools and materials relevant to incinerator maintenance process
Suitable work area appropriate to incinerator maintenance process
Method of assessment
Observation in the work place (if possible)
Written assignments/projects
Case study and scenario as a basis for discussion of issues and strategies to contribute to best practice.
Questioning
Role play simulation
Access and equity considerations:
All workers in the health industry should be aware of access and equity issues in relation to their own area of work
All workers should develop their ability to work in a culturally diverse environment
In recognition of particular health issues facing Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, workers should be aware of cultural, historical and current issues impacting on health of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people
Assessors and trainers must take into account relevant access and equity issues, in particular relating to factors impacting on health of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander clients and communities
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D8268 | HLTGM206C | Operate an incinerator | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVZ73 | HLTHSS001 | Operate an incinerator | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J052 | HLT21212 | Certificate II in Health Support Services | Qualification |