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Monitor and operate trade waste

Monitor and operate trade waste

Unit of competency
National Code
LMTGN3007B
State Code
W7318
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
31/01/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/07/2014
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
31/07/2014
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to monitor, operate, measure and report on trade waste system performance and process quality control.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Monitor treatment plant performance
  • 1.1 Routine plant inspections are assessed in accordance with organisational and plant requirements
  • 1.2 Process samples are collected and tests conducted
  • 1.3 Process data is collected and reported according to organisational and plant requirements
2 Control chemical use
  • 2.1 Chemicals are used, handled, stored in accordance with organisational and statutory requirements
  • 2.2 Chemical dosing is prepared in accordance with plant processes and organisational and statutory requirements
  • 2.3 Information related to chemical supply and usage is maintained in accordance with statutory requirements
3 Operate and control processes
  • 3.1 Processes are monitored to maintain parameters of operation
  • 3.2 Process faults and operational conditions of plant are identified and reported in accordance with organisational and statutory requirements
  • 3.3 Basic system adjustments are assessed to enhance system performance in accordance with organisational and statutory requirements
4 Compile process records
  • 4.1 Reports are compiled from plant and system data to meet organisational and statutory requirements
RANGE STATEMENT
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. Add any essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment depending on the work situation, needs if the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts.
Legislative/regulatory requirements
All work must comply with relevant Federal and State or Territory legislative or regulatory requirements.
Process may include:
chemical precipitation, activated sludge, BOD reduction and solids handling
Data may include:
plant performance data and chemical usage
Tests may include:
settling tests, pH, dissolved oxygen
System adjustments may include:
pH correction and dissolved oxygen levels
Equipment may include:
electronic monitoring and metering systems
manual chart recording systems
laboratory testing and sampling equipment
computerised equipment
OHS practices
OHS practices must include hazard identification and control, risk assessment and implementation of risk reduction measures specific to the tasks described by this unit, and may include:
manual handling techniques
standard operating procedures
personal protective equipment
safe materials handling
taking of rest breaks
ergonomic arrangement of workplaces
following marked walkways
safe storage of equipment
housekeeping
reporting accidents and incidents
other OHS practices relevant to the job and enterprise
The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Demonstrates skills and knowledge to:
select and apply sampling and testing procedures
collect data from recording systems
operate and control chemical dosing
use equipment such as listed in the range of variables
apply relevant enterprise and legislative requirements

Consistency in performance
Consistently applies skills and knowledge when:
organising work
completing tasks
identifying improvements
using workplace practices
using OHS practices
recording and reporting accidents and incidents
assessing operational readiness of equipment used and work processes
recognising and adapting to cultural differences in the workplace, including modes of behaviour and interactions
completing work systematically with attention to detail without damage to goods and equipment

Resource implications
Access is required to real or appropriately simulated situations, including
work areas, materials and equipment, and to information on workplace
practices and OHS practices.

Context for assessment
Assessment may occur on the job or in an appropriately simulated
environment.

Interdependent Assessment
This unit may be assessed independently or in combination with other
relevant units.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
E1851 LMTEMHL01A Monitor and operate trade waste Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BAV90 MSTGN3007 Monitor and operate trade waste Unit of competency