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Monitor and maintain rubbish collection and disposal systems

Monitor and maintain rubbish collection and disposal systems

Unit of competency
National Code
HLTPOP028
State Code
OCS39
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
2.00
Current Release Date
18/03/2021
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2021
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
15/04/2021
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify community processes for rubbish collection and disposal, and the strategies needed to monitor and maintain rubbish collection and disposal systems in the community.This unit applies to work in a public health context and workers at this level will work under the guidance of a supervisor.No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Monitor rubbish collection and disposal systems in the community.
  • 1.1. Identify potential problems that can occur with rubbish collection and disposal systems used in the community.
  • 1.2. Identify community processes for rubbish collection and disposal.
  • 1.3. Identify relevant workplace health and safety requirements including the use of personal protective equipment.
  • 1.4. Identify opportunities for preventative actions to be implemented to address problems with rubbish collection and disposal.
2. Maintain the rubbish collection and disposal system in the community.
  • 2.1. Identify strategies within own role and responsibilities to prevent the transmission of diseases through rubbish collection and disposal.
  • 2.2. Assist with the implementation of a rubbish collection and community disposal system work plan.
  • 2.3. Report any difficulties or problems to supervisor in accordance with organisational policies and procedures.
  • 2.4. Refer any problems or difficulties that are outside own area of responsibility or expertise to relevant people or agencies.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AVZ60 HLTPOP004 Monitor and maintain rubbish collection and disposal systems Unit of competency