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.
Client includes:
all forms of business enterprises in this context, including:
government agencies
internal customers
local governments and councils
private and public companies
residents and ratepayers.
Client requirements may include expectations expressed in:
briefing papers
contract documents
letters
memos
quality assurance documents
tender documents
verbal or written instructions.
Waste management plan may include:
implementation strategies, including:
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
formalising review strategies via re-planning
targets, such as:
carbon emissions reduction
lean management
recycling rates
waste minimisation.
Plant may include:
autoclaves
balers
bobcat
boilers
bunded areas
centrifuges
chippers
compactors
computer hardware and software
conveyors
crushers
dozers and associated earthmoving equipment
forklifts
hammer mills
incinerator
microwave
pipes
processing plant
loaders:
front-end
rear-end
tailgate
tankers
treatment plant, including tanks
safety structures and controls
separators
shredders
sorters
storage tanks
trucks:
articulated
open-bodied
rigid
tub grinders.
Plant for waste processing may include:
barriers and warning signs
communications equipment
compactors
conveyors
generators
hoses
lifting equipment
loadshifting equipment
PPE
pumps
recording equipment
sampling equipment
scales
skips
sorting tables
storage containers
tools
trailers
trolleys
vacuums
weighbridge
waste containers.
Material may include:
cleaning chemicals
cleaning rags
consumables
cover materials
fuels
lubricants
office requisites
oils
road maintenance materials
treatment and processing chemicals
water.
Supervisory processes may include:
delegating
implementing
monitoring
overseeing
planning
reviewing
targeting practices to meet deadlines.
Time available may include considering:
client instructions
contingencies
past experiences
skills and experience of operatives
location of project
methods to be employed
resources and equipment to be used.
Characteristics may include:
compliance with legislation and environmental policy
downtime and life expectancy
fitness for purpose
maintenance
performance
repair costs
safety.
Legislation and codes may 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.
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.
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.

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 observing the practical demonstration in the workplace, or relaying in discussion, appropriate processes to select and obtain waste management plant, equipment and materials.
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 services to be provided from business plan
identify plant, equipment and materials required for waste management service
assess performance characteristics of plant, equipment and materials
secure availability of plant, equipment and materials.
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
Selecting and obtaining waste management plant, equipment and materials 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 the selection and procurement of plant, equipment and materials.
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:
CPPCMN4004B Facilitate effective client relationships
CPPWMT4030A Determine waste management services
CPPWMT4032A Inform and educate clients on waste management issues
CPPWMT5033A Educate public on waste management issues.