Elements and Performance Criteria

Performance of this unit is carried out in accordance with relevant requirements of the following
Australian Standards
environmental regulations
legislative requirements
manufacturers' specifications
organisational procedures
relevant state/territory regulations.

Pollution includes but is not limited to
gas, noise, oils, waste and water.

Relevant legislation and codes cover state and federal
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail
duty of care
industry codes of conduct
occupational health and safety
Australian Standards
environmental protection legislation
road laws.

Routine checks
are conducted as a part of standard maintenance and operational checks prior to and following vehicle use.

Suitable precautions taken during vehicle cleaning to minimise pollution include
removing and appropriately disposing of wastes from the vehicle before washing
use of environmentally friendly cleaning products
washing in a designated washing bay.

Waste minimisation hierarchy includes, by level weighting of importance
reduce, re-use, recycle and disposal.

Critical aspects of competency
Awareness of types of pollution and how pollution can be minimised.
Ability to operate vehicle to minimise pollution.
Complies with company environmental policies.
Complies with relevant OHS requirements.
Understands the waste minimisation hierarchy.

Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria
Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below.
Driving techniques for minimising pollution.
Waste minimisation hierarchy.
Importance of effective waste management and impact of waste on the environment.
Common pollutants and strategies for avoidance/minimisation.
Vehicle/equipment checks for pollution.
Public health and safety requirements.
Employee obligations and responsibilities.
Environmental protection legislative requirements.
Appropriate waste disposal.
Areas to avoid when transporting regulated/environmentally hazardous waste.
OHS hierarchy of control.

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These are:

safe and efficient driving
following environmental strategy requirements
following MSDS
waste removal and disposal.

Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function, for example:

PRMWM15B Move waste using load shifting equipment
BSBCMN215B Participate in environmental work practices
BSBCMN313B Maintain environmental procedures
Transport and Distribution units of competency.

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available:

OHS requirements
company environmental management plan.

Gaining evidence to assess this unit
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment). The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, which may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
Evidence of competency is best obtained by observing activities in the field and reviewing the adherence to relevant OHS policies and procedures. If this is not practicable, observations in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.

Consistency in performance
Assessment requires that strategies meet the objectives of clients and comply with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it will be necessary to assess the unit within a variety of waste management environments or different client needs to assess competency in the adherence to relevant OHS policies and procedures.
Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations (scenarios) may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. (In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written audit, questions are to be identical.)
Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
Note: All practical demonstrations must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each state or territory.

Communicating ideas and information
Discuss with colleagues relevant environmental policies and procedures. (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Gather information from a number of sources (including relevant legislation and company requirements) about environmental policies and procedures. (1)

Planning and organising activities
Plan activities to minimise harm to the environment. (1)

Working with others and in teams
Work cooperatively with colleagues to protect the environment. (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Conduct and document appropriate mathematical calculations. (1)

Solving problems
Identify and solve risk elements in the minimisation of environmental damage. (1)

Using technology
Demonstrate understanding of technological principles and physical skills to use appropriate equipment. (1)