Unit of competency Outline

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Operate waste recovery systems

Operate waste recovery systems

Unit of competency
National Code
AMPOPR304
State Code
OFI16
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Pending
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
02/02/2026
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recover material from waste water so that solids are not pumped into waste water systems.This unit applies to workers who work independently at meat processing premises.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety and food safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.Mandatory workplace requirements apply to the assessment of this unit.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for work
  • 1.1 Identify work instruction and procedures for operating waste recovery systems
  • 1.2 Identify workplace health and safety requirements for task, including personal protective equipment
  • 1.3 Identify health and safety and environmental risk factors, and select minimisation or contingency plans following workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 1.4 Identify types of effluent and waste and associated treatment programs and options
  • 1.5 Identify environmental impact of systems failure
2. Operate waste recovery systems
  • 2.1 Operate system following workplace procedures
  • 2.2 Recover material from waste water according to workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Treat effluent according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Arrange collection and on-site or off-site disposal of wastes following workplace procedures
3. Monitor waste recovery systems
  • 3.1 Follow effluent sampling and monitoring requirements and data collection requirements
  • 3.2 Monitor system regularly to ensure solid and liquid waste is contained within the system
  • 3.3 Monitor system to ensure it complies with environmental and workplace requirements
  • 3.4 Take corrective actions in response to systems failure following workplace and regulatory requirements
4. Maintain waste recovery systems
  • 4.1 Maintain waste recovery system following workplace requirements and manufacturer's specifications
  • 4.2 Complete maintenance logs to workplace standards
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAZ54 AMPA2161 Operate waste recovery systems Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BIZ5 AMP30622 Certificate III in Meat Processing Qualification