Modification History
Revised unit
Unit updated and equivalent to PRMWM11B Respond to waste emergency
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to respond to a range of emergencies which may occur in the management of waste. It requires the ability to act quickly in a methodical and calm manner.
Application of the Unit
This unit of competency supports individuals with responsibilities for conducting waste management activity. It includes contributing to the implementation of developed operational procedures, as well as recognising the need for expert advice.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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Identify nature of emergency. |
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Details of the nature, type and severity of the emergency are identified, including waste types involved and existing and potential hazards and risks. |
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Emergency is reported to supervisor or team leader according to organisational requirements and relevant legislation and codes . |
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Prepare to respond to emergency. |
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Potential hazards and risks are incorporated into emergency response action. |
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Emergency response action or procedures are followed according to organisational requirements and relevant legislation. |
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Full details of emergency are communicated to relevant parties . |
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Emergency and personal protective equipment is used safely and efficiently according to manufacturer specifications and organisational occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements. |
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Containment and isolation of emergency situation are conducted where possible to minimise danger to surrounding equipment, area, environment, other personnel and general public. |
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Risks to personnel are avoided and evacuation procedures are followed according to organisational requirements. |
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Necessary actions to protect organisational interests are taken according to organisational requirements. |
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Review emergency response. |
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Emergency response actions are monitored and evaluated continuously and modifications are made to response actions to reduce the impact of the emergency. |
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Emergency situation is controlled until formal relief is notified or received, according to organisational requirements, OHS standards and relevant legislation. |
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Assist with clean-up |
4.1 |
Clean-up to remove waste, contamination , equipment and hazards from the emergency site is conducted according to organisational, legislative and OHS requirements. |
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Regulated waste identification signage is updated as required. |
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Record and report emergency |
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Full details of emergency situation and response actions are recorded according to organisational requirements and relevant legislation. |
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Emergency situation and response actions are reported to appropriate personnel according to organisational requirements. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
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. |
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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:
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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:
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Method of assessment |
The process of responding to a waste emergency 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 responding to a waste emergency. Assessment methods must:
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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:
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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. 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. |
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Emergency may include: |
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Waste types may include: |
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Organisational requirements may include information found in: |
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Legislation and codes may include: |
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Potential hazards and risks are those identified by the organisation that may lead to: |
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Potential hazards and risks may include: |
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Emergency response action or procedures may include: |
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Relevant parties may include: |
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Emergency and personal protective equipment must include: |
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Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include: |
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Personal protective equipment must be: |
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Containment and isolation may include: |
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Evacuation procedures may be found in: |
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Protecting organisational interests may include: |
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Clean-up may include: |
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Contamination may include: |
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Regulated waste identification signage may include: |
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Recorded includes: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Waste management
Custom Content Section
Not applicable.