waste transport legislation
Regulations and legislation concerning the safe transportation of hazardous and non-hazardous waste materials, products, and appliances.
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Septic tank servicers clean and maintain septic systems. They repair damages and faults, and ensure the tanks are cleaned and maintained, operating cleaning and maintenance machinery, in compliance with safety procedures.
Competences and skills
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1 competenceEssential skills and competences 10 competences
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Sector-specific
2 competencesmaintain septic tanks
Maintain effluent sewer systems which use septic tanks to collect sewage, and separate solid waste from it, from residential buildings or organisations. Perform routine maintenance tasks and cleaning duties, identify and repair faults.
operate sumps
Operate industrial sumps used to remove excess liquid such as water or chemicals.
Cross-sector
8 competencesapply health and safety standards
Adhere to standards of hygiene and safety established by respective authorities.
ensure compliance with environmental legislation
Monitor activities and perform tasks ensuring compliance with standards involving environmental protection and sustainability, and amend activities in the case of changes in environmental legislation. Ensure that the processes are compliant with environment regulations and best practices.
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ensure equipment maintenance
Ensure that the equipment required for operations is regularly checked for faults, that routine maintenance tasks are performed, and that repairs are scheduled and performed in the case of damage or flaws.
maintain cleaning equipment
Clean and preserve the equipment and material used for cleaning purposes in a proper state.
maintain records of maintenance interventions
Keep written records of all repairs and maintenance interventions undertaken, including information on the parts and materials used, etc.
operate pumps
Operate industrial pumps used to remove excess liquid.
perform cleaning activities in an environmentally friendly way
Undertake all cleaning duties in a manner which minimises environmental damage, follow methods that lessen pollution and wastage of resources.
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perform outdoor cleaning activities
Adapt the cleaning working methods and procedures to the environmental conditions and adapt to weather conditions such as rain, strong wind or snow, when this affects the performance of the equipment or machinery that is being used.
Optional knowledge 3 competences
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Sector-specific
2 competencespollution legislation
Be familiar with European and National legislation regarding the risk of pollution.
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types of pipelines
The various types of pipelines and their different usages including the differences between pipelines used to transport goods over short and long distances, and their respective feeding systems.
Cross-sector
1 competencepollution prevention
The processes used to prevent pollution: precautions to pollution of the environment, procedures to counter pollution and associated equipment, and possible measures to protect the environment.
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Optional skills and competences 15 competences
Occupation specific
1 competenceinstall septic systems
Install systems for the collection of sewage and its subsequent inclusion in the sewerage system, ensuring that the systems are installed in compliance with legislation and are connected to nearby sewerage systems.
Sector-specific
8 competencesagree on repair arrangements
Make an agreement with the customer about product repair and perform appropriate actions to ensure repair.
clean industrial containers
Clean residual dirt particles from containers. Adapt cleaning process to the customer's requirements.
detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure
Detect flaws in pipeline infrastructure during construction or over the passage of time. Detect flaws such as construction defects, corrosion, ground movement, hot-tap made by error, and others.
drain hazardous liquids
Drain substances which pose health and safety risks from equipment, appliances or installations in order to store the liquids according to safety guidelines and dispose or treat them as required.
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inspect pipelines
Walk flow lines to identify damage or leaks; use electronic detection equipment and conduct visual inspections.
operate drilling equipment
Operate a range of drilling equipment, pneumatic as well as electrical and mechanical. Tend drilling equipment, monitor and operate it, according to regulations. Safely and efficiently drill holes using the correct equipment, settings, and drill bits.
report pollution incidents
When an incident causes pollution, examine the extent of the damage and what the consequences could be and report it relevant institution following pollution reporting procedures.
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test samples for pollutants
Measure concentrations of pollutants within samples. Calculate air pollution or gas flow in industrial processes. Identify potential safety or health risks such as radiation.
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Cross-sector
6 competencesadvise on equipment maintenance
Advise customers on the appropriate products, methods and, if necessary, interventions to ensure proper maintenance and prevent premature damage of an object or an installation.
handle chemical cleaning agents
Ensure proper handling, storage, management and disposal of cleaning chemicals (CIP) in accordance with regulations.
- Scope note
- The chemicals include hazardous materials.
operate gas extraction equipment
Operate the equipment used for oxygen and nitrogen extraction equipment such as compressors, fractionating columns, heat exchangers and purifying towers.
perform demarcation
Perform the activities involved in the creation and fixing of boundaries around a restricted area.
prevent pipeline deterioration
Ensure the conservation of pipelines by undertaking adequate maintenance of the system and its coating properties. Prevent corrosion formation, leaks, and other problems.
use personal protection equipment
Make use of protection equipment according to training, instruction and manuals. Inspect the equipment and use it consistently.