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.
Work site specification may include:
covering batters
landfill site placement and compaction requirements
production estimates and schedules
sampling and testing
support function requirements
waste receival schedule
waste transportation requirements.
Organisational 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
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.
Organisational requirements may include information found in:
briefing papers
job sheets
letters
memos
operations manuals
policy and procedures documents
quality assurance documents
site development plans
tender and contract documents
training materials
verbal or written instructions
work procedures.
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.
Client needs and expectations may be expressed in:
briefing papers
contract documents
letters
memos
quality assurance documents
tender documents
verbal or written instructions
work specifications.
Appropriate personnel may include:
foreperson
maintenance technician
plant operator
supervisor
waste transporter
weighbridge officer.
Safe operating procedures may include:
awareness of contamination sources
awareness of fire hazards
confined spaces procedures
compliance with handling, transport and storage requirements of dangerous goods and hazardous substances
emergency procedures, including emergency shut-down procedures
first aid
following MSDS
recognising hazards
observing right of way in incline and decline
observing speed limits
operating equipment, plant and machinery according to manufacturer specifications
safe handling of waste
wearing seatbelts
working safely around other personnel
working safely around tools, plant and equipment.
Safe operating procedures must result in:
containment of waste
clean and undamaged emergency and PPE.
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.
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.
Plant may include:
autoclave
balers
boilers
bunded areas
centrifuge
chippers
combustion
compactors
composters
computer hardware and software
conveyors
crushers
hammer mills
incinerator
materials recovery facility
microwave
pipes
processing plants, including size-reduction processing plant
safety structures and controls
separators
shredders
sorters
storage tanks
transfer station
treatment plants, including:
biological treatment plant
chemical treatment plant
liquid waste treatment plant
microwave treatment plant
physical treatment plant
treatment tanks
tub grinders.
Equipment may include:
barriers and warning signs
compactors
computer and associated hardware and software
conveyors
dozers
earthmoving equipment
forklifts
generators
hoses
lawnmowers
lifting equipment
loadshifting equipment
pumps
safety barriers and signage
sampling equipment
scales
scrapers
skips
sorting tables
storage containers
tractors
trucks:
articulated
rigid
vacuums
waste containers
weighbridge.
Materials may include:
cell cover materials
cleaning fluids
cleaning rags
fertiliser
fuel
fuses
globes
gravel for wet weather tipping areas
lawn seed
lubricants
oil
pesticides
plant protection covers
plants
road repairing materials:
compacted materials
dirt
gravel
sand
water.
Competency level may be determined from:
demonstration of work skill
discussion
observation
procedural guides to determine skill gaps
training records.
Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:
footwear
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 equipmentcould 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.
Site safety plan may include:
dangerous and prohibited areas
evacuation areas
firefighting equipment
first aid
emergency and PPE
shelter.
Emergency response action or procedures may include:
cleaning up
containing emergency
isolating or shutting down equipment or plant
evacuation
first aid
identifying emergency
making site safe
notifying authorities
using PPE.
Communication of work requirements may be by:
mobile phones
other telecommunication
two-way radios
verbal or written instructions
written job sheets.
Record may include:
checks completed
defects identified
faults serviced
housekeeping undertaken
materials used
parts replaced
repairs and adjustments made.

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 or in discussion, relaying how to conduct and monitor waste management operations.
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:
coordinate activity and monitor a team or work operation, including allocating work and activities to personnel
organise equipment and personnel requirements
ensure safety and efficiency of operations.
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 operations must be conducted and monitored 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 conducting and monitoring waste management operations.
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 of competency relevant to the job function, for example:
CPPCMN4002B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
CPPWMT4030A Determine waste management services
CPPWMT4052A Organise waste management operations
CPPWMT4053A Conduct and monitor waste management operations
CPPWMT5004A Develop waste management strategies.