Modification History
Not Applicable
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit of competency involves overseeing effluent and waste collection and treatment and arranging for its disposal either on-farm or at an off-farm facility. It covers conveying information, selecting equipment and method of operation, and monitoring potential impacts of effluent and waste disposal. Skills to coordinate staff are covered by RTE3704A Coordinate worksite activities. Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements may apply to this unit. Therefore it will be necessary to check with the relevant state or territory regulators for current licensing, legislative or regulatory requirements before undertaking this unit. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
All enterprise or workplace procedures and activities are carried out according to relevant government regulations , licensing and other compliance requirements , including occupational health and safety (OHS ) guidelines and ecologically sustainable development (ESD ) principles . Equipment operation, maintenance, repairs and calibrations are undertaken in a safe manner that conforms to manufacturer instructions. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE ) is selected, checked, used and maintained. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
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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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Prepare for treatment and disposal |
1.1. Types of effluent and waste are identified, treatment programs consulted and options selected and confirmed with senior personnel. 1.2. Labour and resource requirements for treatment and disposal are determined and arranged with senior personnel. 1.3. Risk factors which could result in OHS incidents or adverse environmental impacts are identified and minimisation or contingency plans selected. 1.4. Strategies to achieve desired treatment and disposal options are planned and communicated effectively. 1.5. Equipment is inventoried, maintained and repaired. |
2. Coordinate treatment and disposal of wastes and effluent |
2.1. Effluent sampling requirements are adhered to and data collected and forwarded according to government requirements. 2.2. Collection and holding of wastes and mortalities is undertaken. 2.3. Contractor collection of biohazard materials is arranged and supervised. 2.4. On-site or off-site disposal of non-biohazard wastes is arranged and supervised. 2.5. On-site disposal sites are regularly monitored to ensure waste materials are contained. |
3. Complete task activities |
3.1. Clean up of work area, including repairs and storage of equipment, is supervised and condition report prepared. 3.2. Relevant waste treatment and disposal data, observations or information are recorded legibly and accurately, and any out of range or unusual records checked. 3.3. Compliance and other required reports are prepared and conveyed to senior personnel advising of the effectiveness of waste treatment and disposal, and recommendations made for improvements. 3.4. Options for improving efficiency through mechanisation or automation of process or activity, and use of specialised contract staff are researched and presented to senior personnel as potential improvements. 3.5. Staff are given feedback on their work performance. |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
Literacy skills used for :
Numeracy skills used for :
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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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 |
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Critical aspects for assessment evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit |
Assessment must confirm the ability to:
Assessment must confirm knowledge of:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment is to be conducted at the workplace or in a simulated work environment with a range of effluent and waste products that could typically be produced as a result of aquaculture operations in the region. Resources may include:
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Method of assessment |
The following assessment methods are suggested:
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Guidance information for assessment |
This unit may be assessed holistically with RTE3704A Coordinate worksite activities, and other units within a qualification. |
Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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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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Relevant government regulations , licensing and other compliance requirements may include: |
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OHS guidelines may include: |
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ESD principles may include: |
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PPE may include: |
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Types of effluent and wastes may include: |
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Treatment programs may include: |
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Labour requirements may include: |
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Resource requirements may include: |
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Risk factors may include: |
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Adverse environmental impacts may include: |
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Biohazard materials may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Aquaculture operations |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |