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Undertake effluent treatment and waste disposal

Undertake effluent treatment and waste disposal

Unit of competency
National Code
SFIAQU301
State Code
OAS42
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
30/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/10/2019
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
21/10/2019
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake effluent and waste collection and arrange for its disposal either on-farm or at an off-farm facility.The unit applies to individuals who have responsibility for effluent and waste activities in an aquaculture environment.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety, biosecurity and environmental regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for effluent treatment and waste disposal
  • 1.1 Identify types of effluent and waste, determine treatment programs and options, and confirm with senior personnel
  • 1.2 Determine relevant work and equipment requirements, including personal protective equipment, for treatment and disposal with senior personnel
  • 1.3 Identify health and safety and environmental risk factors and select minimisation or contingency plans as agreed by senior personnel
  • 1.4 Plan work tasks to achieve desired disposal options
2. Coordinate sampling, treatment and disposal of wastes and effluent
  • 2.1 Follow effluent sampling and monitoring requirements and data collection requirements
  • 2.2 Treat effluent according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3 Arrange collection and on-site or off-site disposal of wastes according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Monitor on-site disposal sites to ensure waste materials are contained
3. Complete task activities
  • 3.1 Check condition and storage of tools and equipment and related operational technology, and forward repair requirements to senior personnel
  • 3.2 Record relevant data and observations and report any abnormal records to senior personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D9136 SFIAQUA301C Oversee and undertake effluent and waste treatment and disposal Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BEI5 SFI30119 Certificate III in Aquaculture Qualification