Modification History
NWP529B Release 2: Layout adjusted. No changes to content.
NWP529B Release 1: Primary release.
Unit Descriptor
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to develop and modify policies and plans for trade waste activities relating to liquid waste discharge to wastewater collection systems.
Application of the Unit
This unit supports the attainment of skills and knowledge required for managers in water organisations with responsibility for the management of trade waste policies and plans.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
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 required performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1 Prepare and plan for trade waste management . |
1.1 Identify and define relevant provisions of trade waste management legislation , standards and enterprise policies. 1.2 Document trade waste management policies, procedures and programs. 1.3 Identify significant wastewater quality parameters generated by major industries. 1.4 Consider information about known impacts, risk assessments and control procedures in preparing plans. 1.5 Define and explain responsibilities and accountabilities. |
2 Develop or modify trade waste management policies and plans . |
2.1 Conduct community, enterprise and stakeholder consultation. 2.2 Address issues raised through consultation and incorporate them into the policy development, where appropriate. 2.3 Identify and explain trade waste management processes including treatment and disposal processes together with the required workplace procedures and relevant environmental factors . 2.4 Develop and modify contingency plans for major trade waste industries. 2.5 Include issues identified by reviews and audits into the management plan. 2.6 Prepare and present management policies and plans. |
3 Review and refine trade waste management policies and plans . |
3.1 Review management policies against established objectives, policies and plans. 3.2 Review policies and plans through consultation, against prevailing stakeholder expectations. 3.3 Modify policies and plans to include identified and required changes. 3.4 Benchmark policies, management systems and plans with other water utilities. 3.5 Modify and implement policies and plans. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, 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, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
The candidate should demonstrate the ability to develop and modify policies and plans for trade waste activities relating to liquid waste discharge to wastewater collection systems including:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Access to the workplace and resources including:
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with disabilities. Access must be provided to appropriate learning and/or assessment support when required. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires that:
In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess the underpinning knowledge. Questioning will be undertaken in a manner appropriate to the skill levels of the operator, any cultural issues that may affect responses to the questions, and reflecting the requirements of the competency and the work being performed. |
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. |
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Trade waste covers: |
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Legislation may include: |
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Document may include: |
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Stakeholder groups may include: |
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Treatment and discharge may include: |
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Environmental factors may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Not applicable.
Competency field
Trade waste.