NWPTRD003 — Evaluate, implement and monitor high risk trade waste discharge approvals

1 Advise customers on trade waste approval procedures

• 1.1Respond to customer queries regarding applications for high risk trade waste approvals
• 1.2Advise customers of the procedures involved in processing, approving and monitoring trade waste applications
• 1.3Obtain and analyse work health and safety (WHS), environmental and sustainable energy practices and procedures

2 Evaluate trade waste discharges for new industries

• 2.1Identify significant pollutants generated according to environmental legislation and workplace procedures
• 2.2Identify hazards, assess risks and implement control measures according to workplace procedures
• 2.3Identify and evaluate trade waste management processes and workplace procedures
• 2.4Develop and check contingency plans
• 2.5Prepare trade waste management policies and plans

3 Assess applications for high risk trade waste discharge approvals

• 3.1Receive all relevant documentation and assess customer applications
• 3.2Assess applications against concentration, mass and flow limits, discharges of prohibited substances and local sewerage issues according to environmental issues
• 3.3Assess proposed pre-treatment systems, monitoring, control systems and procedures for suitability
• 3.4Assess chemical storage, handling and spill prevention procedures and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and industry standards
• 3.5Schedule and conduct on-site inspections according to workplace procedures

4 Implement approved trade waste discharge applications

• 4.1Determine and assess approval conditions and discuss with customer
• 4.2Estimate cost calculations and discuss with customers according to current charging policies and formulae
• 4.3Monitor construction and commissioning activities to ensure compliance with approvals
• 4.4Determine monitoring activities and schedules and discuss with customer
• 4.5Create and maintain database records including charging parameters and monitoring schedule

5 Monitor and review trade waste treatment and disposal approvals

• 5.1Monitor customer for compliance of trade waste treatment and discharge according to trade waste approvals and workplace requirements
• 5.2Establish processes to identify and report non-compliances with trade waste approvals to relevant stakeholders
• 5.3Identify and implement enforcement measures and processes to manage identified non-compliances

What does an assessment tool for NWPTRD003 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for NWPTRD003 needs to address all 60 unit components: 5 elements with 21 performance criteria, 24 performance evidence requirements, 15 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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