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.
Emergency may include:
chemical reaction
contamination
fire
gas leak
hazardous waste spill
fallen powerlines.
Waste typesmay include:
solid (non-hazardous), e.g. construction and demolition
liquid (non-hazardous), e.g. chemical and aqueous
hazardous - regulated, prescribed, quarantined, medical and clinical
recoverable resources, e.g. recyclable and green waste.
Organisational requirements may include information found in:
briefing papers
job sheets
letters
memos
operations manuals
quality assurance documents
tender and contract documents
verbal or written instructions
work procedures.
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.
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.
Potential 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.
Emergency response action or procedures may include:
cleaning up
containing emergency
isolating or shutting down equipment or plant
evacuation
first aid
making site safe
notifying authorities
using PPE.
Relevant parties may include:
emergency services
other affected parties
organisational personnel
environmental protection agencies.
Emergency and personal protective equipmentmust include:
communications equipment
eye protection, such as goggles and protective glasses
eyewash kit
fire extinguishers
first aid kit
footwear
hearing protection
MSDS
spill kit
oil absorbent materials
overalls and protective clothing.
Emergency and personal protective equipmentcould also include:
breathing apparatus
emergency procedure guides
face shield or mask
gloves
hard hats.
Personal protective equipmentmust be:
cleaned and fitted according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and OHS requirements
worn when required according to organisational requirements
stored according to organisational requirements.
Containment and isolation may include:
bunding area
erecting barricades
moving vehicle or equipment away from hazardous area
sealing leaks
transferring waste
turning off electricity and gas
using fire extinguishers
water-hosing.
Evacuation proceduresmay be found in:
emergency procedures manuals
OHS requirements
organisational requirements
legislation and codes.
Protecting organisational interests may include:
collecting details from witnesses
not commenting or admitting liability
not talking to media.
Clean-up may include:
removing equipment, plant and vehicle from site
removing and disposing of contaminated soil and liquid
shovelling
sweeping out
using cleaning products
using high pressure water or air-hosing
vacuuming.
Contamination may include:
exposure to sunlight
infestation
mixing with other waste types
rot or mould
waterlogging.
Regulated waste identification signage may include:
classification of dangerous goods
communications equipment
first aid
hazardous class
HAZCHEM codes
packaging group number.
Recorded includes:
authorities notified
cause or suspected cause of emergency
damage incurred to:
general public
equipment
personnel
vehicle
emergency and personal protective equipment used
emergency response procedures undertaken
nature of clean-up
nature, type, source and severity of emergency
recommendations for preventing future emergencies
regulatory authority requirements.

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 a simulated environment.
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:
identify emergencies
follow OHS and emergency procedures
act quickly and implement required processes to overcome emergencies
document actions.
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
The process of responding to a waste emergency must comply 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 responding to a waste emergency.
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:
CPPCMN3001B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
CPPCMN3003A Contribute to workplace safety arrangements.