NWPTRD004Implement and manage trade waste policies and plans

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42 assessable components: 5 elements (17 performance criteria), 16 performance evidence and 9 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Implement trade waste policies and plans

  • 1.1Confirm performance measures for trade waste management plans
  • 1.2Identify and communicate relevant environmental factors, regulations, policies and criteria for the disposal of trade waste to waste generators and stakeholders
  • 1.3Identify and interpret trade waste quality and quantity requirements
  • 1.4Carry out the management system maintenance according to trade waste management plans
  • 1.5Manage the system and workplace to achieve objectives of trade waste management plans

2 Implement and coordinate the monitoring and testing program

  • 2.1Design and implement the monitoring and testing programs and procedures according to the objectives of trade waste management plans
  • 2.2Analyse, interpret and report testing results according to workplace procedures
  • 2.3Identify and conduct investigations, issues and/or potential issues, trends, report results and recommendations

3 Monitor treatment and discharge and provide advice and guidance

  • 3.1Monitor trade waste treatment and discharge according to the trade waste agreement
  • 3.2Provide advice and guidance to trade waste generators and stakeholders
  • 3.3Identify and investigate breaches of trade waste discharge provisions and report the results and recommendations

4 Maintain trade waste records

  • 4.1Complete trade waste management records
  • 4.2Store trade waste records for access and review
  • 4.3Monitor, review and assess trade waste records to identify long-term trends and impacts
  • 4.4Report results of record reviews

5 Gather and prepare evidence in relation to breaches of statutory regulations

  • 5.1Carry out testing, sampling and collection of physical evidence of breaches
  • 5.2Collect, collate and present evidence to the legal department of the organisation for prosecution of waste generators

Performance evidence

  • applying risk assessment and management principles and guidelines
  • assessing environmental impacts using international standards
  • assessing waste treatment methods, processes, plant and equipment
  • coordinating measuring, testing and sampling activities
  • developing monitoring plans
  • evaluating process inputs and outputs including using at least one of the following methodologies: mass balance, process yield
  • gathering data and preparing reports of the implementation of the trade waste management plan
  • identifying and evaluating trade waste producing processes
  • implementing and designing monitoring programs
  • interpreting and evaluating sample analysis data
  • interpreting and reviewing hydraulic, architectural and site plans
  • managing the storage and maintenance of records
  • managing trade waste resources
  • monitoring trade waste treatment and disposal programs
  • planning and conducting investigations
  • providing input to legal processes for investigating breaches

Knowledge evidence

  • analytical techniques
  • capacity and operation of plant and equipment
  • industrial waste treatment methods
  • personal protection and safety precautions for wastewater sampling
  • measuring, testing and sampling procedures
  • relevant legislation and procedures
  • relevant workplace policies for trade waste management
  • stakeholder expectations and requirements
  • water quality parameters of significance to the wastewater system

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