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Conduct waste resource recovery

Conduct waste resource recovery

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPWMT3002
State Code
OBO59
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/02/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/04/2020
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
24/04/2020
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to recover resources from waste streams. It includes sorting waste according to waste pathways, identifying and segregating waste products able to be re-used, collating waste resources using mechanical separation technologies, and storing and monitoring recovered resources to maintain quality and product integrity. A person who achieves this unit of competency is expected to take responsibility for completing these tasks with a high degree of self-direction.This unit forms part of the licensing requirements for operating plant and equipment used in waste management. For further information, check with the relevant regulatory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Prepare to recover waste resources.
  • 1.1 Review job schedule to confirm work activities for waste resource recovery and clarify issues with relevant persons.
  • 1.2 Review workplace policies and procedures and work health and safety (WHS) requirements for waste recovery and apply to work tasks.
  • 1.3 Select, check and use personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities.
  • 1.4 Identify hazards and risks associated with work activities and implement required controls according to WHS requirements.
  • 1.5 Set up waste sorting areas according to workplace requirements.
  • 1.6 Conduct pre-start and basic maintenance checks, following manufacturer instructions, of plant and equipment required to sort and separate waste.
2 Identify and separate resources from waste.
  • 2.1 Identify and segregate waste according to waste pathways and identify waste products able to be recovered.
  • 2.2 Operate plant and equipment to sort and collate waste resources according to waste types.
  • 2.3 Place separated waste into fit-for-purpose containers or areas according to workplace requirements.
  • 2.4 Monitor waste containment to ensure adequate available storage.
3 Store and monitor waste product and calculate charges.
  • 3.1 Store recovered waste products ensuring quality is maintained and contamination prevented.
  • 3.2 Monitor containment to ensure integrity of waste containers.
  • 3.3 Calculate waste product charges according to workplace requirements.
4 Finalise resource recovery and complete documentation.
  • 4.1 Shut down and secure plant and equipment following manufacturer instructions.
  • 4.2 Dispose of waste products not claimed within designated holding period according to workplace requirements.
  • 4.3 Complete recovery documentation according to workplace requirements.
  • 4.4 Clean and maintain sorting site, plant and equipment according to workplace requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC197 CPPWMT3046A Conduct resource recovery Unit of competency
WC183 CPPWMT3014A Manually sort waste Unit of competency
WC188 CPPWMT3019A Prepare waste for re-use Unit of competency