Elements and Performance Criteria

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.
Waste management plan may include:
implementation strategies, including:
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
measurement and recording
OHS procedures
PPE
legislation and codes
site contract requirements
work procedures
objectives pertaining to:
changes to processes and procedures
environmental issues
education and training
past and future reviews and audits
recycling requirements
reduction of waste
review strategies, including:
internal and external audits
monitoring statistics
monitoring personnel performance following training
undertaking quality control checks
reviewing effectiveness of new procedures and processes
formalising review strategies via re-planning
sampling
counting waste
targets, such as:
carbon emissions reduction
lean management
recycling rates
waste minimisation.
Potential hazards and risks are those identified by the organisation that may lead to:
damage to plant, vehicle or property
harm to the environment
illness or injury to employees, contractors or the public
injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work.
Hazards and risks may include:
broken glass
broken metal
compaction equipment
contamination
dust
fire
gases and fumes
hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)
narrow driveways
other vehicles and equipment
overhanging signs
projectiles
spark-producing equipment
unguarded conveyor belts
weather.
Appropriate persons may include:
supervisor
team member.
Equipment includes:
absorbent material
bunding equipment
camera
collection containers
lifting gear
measurement equipment
PPE
reference manuals
safety barriers and warning signs
sample bench
scales.
Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:
communications equipment
eye protection, such as goggles and protective glasses
eyewash kit
fire extinguishers
first aid kit
footwear
gloves
overalls and protective clothing.
Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:
breathing apparatus
emergency procedure guides
face shields or masks
hard hats
hearing protection
MSDS
spill kit.
Organisational requirementsmay include:
briefing papers
job sheets
memos
letters
quality assurance documents
tender and contract documents
verbal and written instructions and directions.
Maintain PPE must include:
clean, fit, wear and store equipment according to:
equipment specifications
organisational requirements
manufacturer specifications
OHS regulations.
Legislation and codesmay include:
codes, including:
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail
industry
commonwealth, state and territory legislation, including:
anti-discrimination
environmental protection
equal employment opportunity
freedom of information
industrial
OHS
trade practices
road laws.
Review of waste management plan may include:
internal and external audits
monitoring statistics
monitoring personnel performance following training
quality control check
review of effectiveness of new procedures and processes
sampling
counting waste.

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.
Overview of assessment
This unit of competency could be assessed by observation of practical demonstration in the workplace or in discussion, relaying the implementation of waste management plans.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.
In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:
interpret waste management plan requirements
implement new processes and procedures
organise education and training
monitor outcomes of a waste management plan, incorporating OHS requirements.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements.
Resource implications for assessment include:
work plans and approved specifications
forms and procedures manuals.
Method of assessment
Waste management plans must be implemented in line with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies to assess competency in implementing a waste management plan.
Assessment methods must:
satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package
include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application
reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles
confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.
Guidance information for assessment
Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.
Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.
This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example:
CPPWMT4027A Select and obtain waste management plant, equipment and materials
CPPWMT4030A Determine waste management services
CPPWMT4032A Inform and educate clients on waste management issues
CPPWMT5033A Educate public on waste management issues.