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.
Job sheet may include:
materials for covering activities
details of special burials, including:
classification of waste
characteristics of waste
waste type
emergency and PPE requirements
equipment requirements
landfill development sequence
personnel requirements
plant operation requirements
potential hazards and risks
reporting requirements
site requirements
vehicle and associated equipment requirements
waste types to be processed
work schedules.
Plantmay include:
autoclaves
balers
boilers
bunded areas
centrifuges
chippers
computer hardware and software
crushers
hammer mills
incinerators
microwaves
pipes
safety structures and controls
separators
shredders
sorters
storage tanks
treatment tanks
tub grinders.
Associated equipment may include:
barriers and warning signs
communications equipment
compactors
conveyors
dozers
earthmoving equipment
forklifts
generators
hoses
lifting equipment
loadshifting equipment
PPE
pumps
recording equipment
sampling equipment
scales
skip
sorting tables
storage containers
tools
trailers
trolleys
trucks:
articulated
rigid
rollers
vacuums
weighbridge
waste containers.
Waste placement may include:
bulldozing
dumping
pushing.
Compaction may include:
regular traversing of cell
use of roller.
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.
Manufacturer specifications are found in:
databases
equipment specifications
MSDS
operator manuals
printed instruction leaflets
warranty documents.
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 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.
Landfill cell assessment may include:
accessibility due to weather or ground conditions
cover material requirements for batter and stage of landfill development.
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.
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
operational equipment
clean and undamaged emergency and PPE.
Service checks may include:
air conditioner
air pressure
fuel
horn
lights
lubrication
oil
tyre pressure
water.
Waste type may 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.
Cleanliness of plant and associated equipment may include:
cleaning products and fluids
high pressure water or air-hosing
shovelling
sweeping out
using decontamination products
vacuuming.
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 in the workplace or in a simulated environment that enables the placement and compaction of waste.
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:
determine waste placement and compaction requirements
conduct visual check of plant
conduct service checks
identify potential hazards and risks to waste placement and compaction
observe 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
Placing and compacting waste 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 placement and compaction of waste.
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
CPPWMT3021A Cover waste.