Elements and Performance Criteria

Company requirements are found in
commitment
compliance with relevant legislation
cost-benefit analysis
costs
job sheets
lead time
process constraints
resource requirements (including equipment, personnel)
resources available
verbal or written instructions
work procedures.

Documentation includes but is not limited to
checks completed
housekeeping undertaken
materials used
repairs and adjustment/replacement of parts
servicing faults and defects identified.

Emergency and personal protective equipment must include
appropriate footwear
communications equipment
eye protection
eyewash kit
fire extinguishers
First Aid kit
gloves
overalls and protective clothing.

Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include
breathing apparatus
emergency procedure guides
face shield/mask
hard hat
hearing protection
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
spill kit.

Emergency response action/procedures include but are not limited to
clean up
contain emergency
equipment/plant isolation and shut-down
evacuation
First Aid
make safe
notification of authorities
use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

Housekeeping to ensure cleanliness of plant may include
high-pressure water or air-hosing, shovelling, sweeping out, use of decontamination products and vacuuming.

Maintenance will typically include
adjustment/repairs, cleaning, lubrication/greasing and pre-start checks (visual, start-up, servicing, pre-start operational and operation) servicing.

Maintenance schedule includes
instructions
nature and scope of task
occupational health and safety requirements
resource requirements/allocations
tools and materials to be used
vehicle and equipment types
work schedule.

Manufacturers' specifications
are found in equipment specifications and operator manuals.

Minor components and accessories may include
fuses, globes, lights and tyres.

Performance of this unit is carried out in accordance with relevant requirements of the following
Australian Standards
environmental regulations
legislative requirements
manufacturers' specifications
organisational procedures
relevant state/territory regulations.

Personal protective equipment required
will be stored, maintained and worn/fitted in accordance with company requirements and occupational health and safety and other legislation.

Plant includes
autoclave
balers
boilers
bunded areas
centrifuge
chippers compactors
computer hardware and software
conveyors
hammer mills
incinerator
microwave
safety structures controls
separators
sorters crushers
storage tanks
treatment tanks pipes
tub grinders shredders.

Plant for waste processing may include
autoclaving treatment plant
biological treatment plant
chemical treatment plant
combustion
composter
liquid waste treatment plant
materials recovery facility
microwave treatment plant
physical treatment plant
size reduction processing plant
transfer station.

Relevant legislation and codes cover
state and federal industry codes of conduct, occupational health and safety legislation, Australian Standards and environmental protection legislation.

Routine checks, services and maintenance will typically include
adjustment/repair, cleaning, lubrication/greasing and servicing (oil, water, fuel and coolant).

Safe operating procedures include
any activity or operation conducted on site to ensure health and safety of personnel/equipment in the area.

Critical aspects of competency
Thorough organisation of maintenance.

Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria
Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below.
Waste processing plant types.
Normal operation of waste processing plant.
Standard maintenance requirements.
Company requirements.
Occupational health and safety requirements.
Duty of care in provision of services.
Relevant industry standards.
Relevant legislation.
Relevant environmental regulations.
OHS hierarchy of control.

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These are:

following instructions and giving information
plant operation
use of relevant hand and power tools
plant cleaning
conducting checks on plant components
methodical organisation of work
planning to undertake a routine task
reading graduated device
problem-solving
time management
following MSDS
safe and efficient work practices
use of emergency and personal protective equipment.

Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function, for example:

PRMWM16B Operate waste processing plant
PRMWM34B Maintain an equipment and consumables storage area
PRMCMN201A Participate in workplace safety arrangements
PRMCMN301A Contribute to workplace safety arrangements.

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available:

maintenance schedules
plant/equipment for maintenance
tools, equipment, materials for maintenance.

Gaining evidence to assess this unit
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment). The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, which may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
Evidence of competency is best obtained by observing activities in the field and reviewing the provision of minor maintenance and repairs on waste processing plant and equipment. If this is not practicable, observations in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.

Consistency in performance
Assessment requires that strategies meet the objectives of clients and comply with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it will be necessary to assess the unit within a variety of waste management environments or different client needs to assess competency in the provision of minor maintenance and repairs on waste processing plant and equipment.
Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations (scenarios) may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. (In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written audit, questions are to be identical.)
Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
Note: All practical demonstrations must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each state or territory.

Communicating ideas and information
Discuss strategies with relevant personnel. (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Gather information from a number of sources (including relevant legislation and company requirements). (1)

Planning and organising activities
Organise maintenance and repairs on waste processing plant and equipment. (2)

Working with others and in teams
Work cooperatively with colleagues to conduct minor maintenance and repairs. (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Conduct and document appropriate mathematical calculations. (1)

Solving problems
Identify solutions to overcome barriers to proposed maintenance, including work disruption minimisation. (2)

Using technology
Demonstrate understanding of technological principles and physical skills to use appropriate equipment. (2)