Investigate, rectify and report on trade waste incidents

Unit of competency Outline

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Unit of competency

National Code
NWPTRD012

State Code
AVY30

TGA Status
Replaced

DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)

Current Release Number
1.00

Current Release Date
07/12/2015

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State Implementation and Classification

Approved Date

15/04/2016

Field of Education

030907 - Water And Sanitary Engineering

Original Release Date

15/04/2016

Nominal Hours

Description

This unit of competency describes the skills required to investigate trade waste incidents, to make arrangements for rectification and to complete reports.This unit applies to those working as trade waste officers or inspectors with a specific responsibility for investigating trade waste incidents, identifying the source of the problem, arranging corrective action and compiling comprehensive reports.The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to. Those undertaking this unit would work independently, while performing complex tasks, in a range of familiar contexts. The level of responsibility may vary according to the size and scope of the trade waste system.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to unit at the time of publication.

Notes

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Analyse trade waste incident location

1.1 Identify and confirm the location and nature of trade waste incidents.
1.2 Assess the extent of incidents and the possible effects.
1.3 Implement actions or make recommendations to minimise potential harm.
1.4 Notify relevant organisations and individuals.
1.5 Conduct inspections and sampling of incident locations and environs and analyse and report findings and results.

2. Investigate the cause and effect of trade waste incidents

2.1 Identify and confirm the wastewater catchment for incident locations.
2.2 Analyse the wastewater catchment for possible sources of unauthorised or illegal discharge.
2.3 Schedule inspections of potential sources of unauthorised or illegal discharge and make appropriate preparations.
2.4 Investigate the possible effects of trade waste incidents and assess the level of severity.

3. Identify incident source and arrange rectification

3.1 Conduct inspections of potential sources.
3.2 Gather, record and analyse evidence and, where possible, confirm the correct source of unauthorised or illegal trade waste discharge.
3.3 Identify, analyse and select methods for rectifying problems.
3.4 Consult personnel within the identified customer organisations and advise of rectification requirements and incident repercussions.

4. Compile trade waste incident reports

4.1 Record and process data and information relating to investigations and evidence gathered.
4.2 Compile, process and distribute incident reports, including rectification arrangements.

5. Conduct post incident monitoring to ensure ongoing compliance

5.1 Adjust trade waste treatment and discharge monitoring schedules and prepare and apply a post-incident monitoring plan.
5.2 Identify and investigate breaches of the trade waste discharge provisions and report the results and/or recommendations.

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Replaces

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
D1957	NWP431A	Investigate, rectify and report on trade waste incidents	Unit of competency

Replaced By

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
OCW52	NWPTRD006	Investigate trade waste incidents and non-compliances	Unit of competency

State Code	National Code	Title	Type
AYX1	NWP40515	Certificate IV in Water Industry Operations	Qualification