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Cover waste
Cover waste
Unit of competency
National Code
CPPWMT3021A
CPPWMT3021A
State Code
WC190
WC190
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
01/05/2012
Field of Education
030717 - Plant And Machine Operations
Original Release Date
01/05/2012
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to cover a waste batter at a landfill site. It includes the operation of mobile plant and requires the ability to organise activity and apply safe work practices.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Organise for covering activities.
- 1.1 Job sheet is reviewed to identify job requirements.
- 1.2 Plant and associated equipment are selected for job in order to maximise efficiency and effectiveness of waste covering.
- 1.3 Other tools and materials required to meet work requirements are identified and obtained.
- 1.4 Suitable cover material is organised to ensure adequate stockpile is available on site for waste covering activities.
- 1.5 Emergency and personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected and fitted according to job requirements, organisational requirements and legislation and codes.
- 1.6 Processes and operator licence are checked to ensure operator is qualified to conduct operations, according to organisational requirements and legislation.
- 1.7 Landfill cell is assessed to determine waste cover requirements.
- 1.8 Potential hazards and risks of job requirements are identified and managed according to organisational requirements, and occupational health and safety (OHS) regulations and other legislation and codes.
- 1.9 Safety barriers and signage are erected at work sites, according to organisational requirements and legislation, to ensure safety of surrounding personnel and the public.
2 Perform routine checks on plant.
- 2.1 Visual check of plant is conducted to pinpoint damage, leaks, obstructions, component wear or potential hazards.
- 2.2 Plant systems are tested according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements.
- 2.3 Service checks are conducted to ensure water, oil, fuel, air pressure and greasing are maintained at designated levels according to manufacturer specifications.
- 2.4 Emergency and personal protective equipment is checked to ensure correct operation.
- 2.5 Associated equipment is checked to ensure its operational capacity complies with manufacturer specifications.
3 Start and operate plant.
- 3.1 Plant is started and operated according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements.
- 3.2 Plant is operated or driven in a safe and efficient manner according to organisational requirements, road and traffic regulations and legislation.
- 3.3 Surrounding environment is continuously observed to identify and avoid or minimise potential hazards.
- 3.4 Plant operations and gauges are routinely monitored to determine operational functioning.
- 3.5 Clear communications are maintained with relevant personnel.
4 Conduct waste cover operation.
- 4.1 Waste is covered safely and efficiently in designated area using approved waste covering method on completion of placement and compacting operations at end of each day.
- 4.2 Even and smooth cover is placed over waste batter according to cover type, organisational requirements and legislation and codes.
- 4.3 Waste covering method is checked to ensure cover erosion is minimised.
- 4.4 Waste cover is checked to ensure it conforms to required depth and thickness, according to organisational requirements and legislation and codes.
- 4.5 Synthetic cover (when required) is handled and placed according to manufacturer specifications, organisational requirements and legislation.
- 4.6 Cover is traversed repeatedly to ensure a smooth, tight, compacted surface.
5 Shut down and secure plant.
- 5.1 Shut-down procedures are completed according to manufacturer specifications and organisational requirements.
- 5.2 Plant is parked or stored in a safe location to avoid damage to plant, obstruction of surrounding site activity, or unauthorised use.
- 5.3 Housekeeping and cleaning are carried out to ensure cleanliness of plant and associated equipment.
- 5.4 Service checks are conducted to ensure water, oil, fuel, air pressure and greasing are maintained at designated levels according to manufacturer specifications.
- 5.5 Plant or equipment faults or defects are reported to relevant personnel.
- 5.6 Record of covering activities is completed promptly and according to organisational requirements and legislation and codes.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. 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) may also be included.
Job sheet may include:
materials for covering activities
details of special burials, including:
classification of waste
characteristics of waste
waste type
emergency and PPE requirements
equipment requirements
landfill development sequence
personnel requirements
plant operation requirements
potential hazards and risks
reporting requirements
site requirements
vehicle and associated equipment requirements
waste types to be processed
work schedules.
Plant may include:
autoclave
balers
boilers
bunded areas
centrifuge
chippers
computer hardware and software
crushers
hammer mills
incinerators
microwave
pipes
safety structures and controls
separators
shredders
sorters
storage tanks
treatment tanks
tub grinders.
Equipment may include:
barriers and warning signs
communications equipment
compactors
conveyors
dozers
earthmoving equipment
forklifts
generators
hoses
lifting equipment
loadshifting equipment
PPE
pumps
recording equipment
sampling equipment
scales
skips
sorting tables
storage containers
tools
trailers
trolleys
trucks:
articulated
rigid
rollers
vacuums
weighbridge
waste containers.
Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:
communications equipment
eye protection, such as goggles and protective glasses
eyewash kit
fire extinguishers
first aid kit
footwear
gloves
overalls and protective clothing.
Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:
breathing apparatus
emergency procedure guides
face shields or masks
hard hats
hearing protection
MSDS
spill kit.
Personal protective equipment must be:
cleaned and fitted according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and OHS requirements
worn when required according to organisational requirements
stored according to organisational requirements.
Organisational requirements may include information found in:
briefing papers
job sheets
letters
memos
operations manuals
quality assurance documents
tender and contract documents
verbal or written instructions
work procedures.
Legislation and codes may include:
codes, including:
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
industry
commonwealth, state and territory legislation, including:
anti-discrimination
environmental protection
equal employment opportunity
freedom of information
industrial
OHS
trade practices
road laws.
Landfill cell assessment may include:
accessibility due to weather or ground conditions
cover material requirements for batter and stage of landfill development.
Potential hazards and risks are those identified by the organisation that may lead to:
damage to plant, vehicle or property
harm to the environment
illness or injury to employees, contractors or the public
injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work.
Hazards and risks may include:
broken glass
broken metal
compaction equipment
contamination
dust
fire
gases and fumes
hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)
narrow driveways
other vehicles and equipment
overhanging signs
projectiles
spark-producing equipment
unguarded conveyor belts
weather.
Service checks may include:
air conditioner
air pressure
fuel
horn
lights
lubrication
oil
tyre pressure
water.
Waste may include:
chemical waste
construction and demolition
green waste
hazardous waste
municipal waste
prescribed waste
putrescibles
regulated waste
solid inert.
Waste covering method may vary as during wet weather conditions covering may not be possible. It may include:
bulldozing
dumping
pushing
regular traversing of cell
using roller.
Cover type may include:
daily
intermediate
final.
Cleaning may include:
shovelling
sweeping
using cleaning products
using decontamination products
vacuuming
water-hosing.
Record may include:
checks completed
defects identified
faults serviced
housekeeping undertaken
materials used
parts replaced
repairs and adjustments made.
Job sheet may include:
materials for covering activities
details of special burials, including:
classification of waste
characteristics of waste
waste type
emergency and PPE requirements
equipment requirements
landfill development sequence
personnel requirements
plant operation requirements
potential hazards and risks
reporting requirements
site requirements
vehicle and associated equipment requirements
waste types to be processed
work schedules.
Plant may include:
autoclave
balers
boilers
bunded areas
centrifuge
chippers
computer hardware and software
crushers
hammer mills
incinerators
microwave
pipes
safety structures and controls
separators
shredders
sorters
storage tanks
treatment tanks
tub grinders.
Equipment may include:
barriers and warning signs
communications equipment
compactors
conveyors
dozers
earthmoving equipment
forklifts
generators
hoses
lifting equipment
loadshifting equipment
PPE
pumps
recording equipment
sampling equipment
scales
skips
sorting tables
storage containers
tools
trailers
trolleys
trucks:
articulated
rigid
rollers
vacuums
weighbridge
waste containers.
Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:
communications equipment
eye protection, such as goggles and protective glasses
eyewash kit
fire extinguishers
first aid kit
footwear
gloves
overalls and protective clothing.
Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:
breathing apparatus
emergency procedure guides
face shields or masks
hard hats
hearing protection
MSDS
spill kit.
Personal protective equipment must be:
cleaned and fitted according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and OHS requirements
worn when required according to organisational requirements
stored according to organisational requirements.
Organisational requirements may include information found in:
briefing papers
job sheets
letters
memos
operations manuals
quality assurance documents
tender and contract documents
verbal or written instructions
work procedures.
Legislation and codes may include:
codes, including:
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
industry
commonwealth, state and territory legislation, including:
anti-discrimination
environmental protection
equal employment opportunity
freedom of information
industrial
OHS
trade practices
road laws.
Landfill cell assessment may include:
accessibility due to weather or ground conditions
cover material requirements for batter and stage of landfill development.
Potential hazards and risks are those identified by the organisation that may lead to:
damage to plant, vehicle or property
harm to the environment
illness or injury to employees, contractors or the public
injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work.
Hazards and risks may include:
broken glass
broken metal
compaction equipment
contamination
dust
fire
gases and fumes
hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)
narrow driveways
other vehicles and equipment
overhanging signs
projectiles
spark-producing equipment
unguarded conveyor belts
weather.
Service checks may include:
air conditioner
air pressure
fuel
horn
lights
lubrication
oil
tyre pressure
water.
Waste may include:
chemical waste
construction and demolition
green waste
hazardous waste
municipal waste
prescribed waste
putrescibles
regulated waste
solid inert.
Waste covering method may vary as during wet weather conditions covering may not be possible. It may include:
bulldozing
dumping
pushing
regular traversing of cell
using roller.
Cover type may include:
daily
intermediate
final.
Cleaning may include:
shovelling
sweeping
using cleaning products
using decontamination products
vacuuming
water-hosing.
Record may include:
checks completed
defects identified
faults serviced
housekeeping undertaken
materials used
parts replaced
repairs and adjustments made.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by observation of practical demonstration in the workplace or in a simulated environment.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.
In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
determine waste cover requirements
organise stockpile of waste cover material
identify potential hazards and risks to waste covering
observe OHS requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
work plans and approved specifications
forms and procedures manuals.
Method of assessment
Covering waste must comply with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies to assess competency in the covering of waste.
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Guidance information for assessment
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example:
CPPCMN3001B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
CPPCMN3003A Contribute to workplace safety arrangements
CPPWMT3020A Place and compact waste.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by observation of practical demonstration in the workplace or in a simulated environment.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.
In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
determine waste cover requirements
organise stockpile of waste cover material
identify potential hazards and risks to waste covering
observe OHS requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
work plans and approved specifications
forms and procedures manuals.
Method of assessment
Covering waste must comply with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies to assess competency in the covering of waste.
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Guidance information for assessment
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example:
CPPCMN3001B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
CPPCMN3003A Contribute to workplace safety arrangements
CPPWMT3020A Place and compact waste.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| S4387 | PRMWM21B | Cover waste | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AXI14 | CPPWMT3021 | Cover waste | Unit of competency |
| OBO66 | CPPWMT3009 | Place, compact and cover waste at landfill sites | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D764 | CPP30711 | Certificate III in Waste Management | Qualification |