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.
Waste management plans may include:
strategies to minimise waste generation and maximise resource recovery.
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
compaction equipment
contamination
debris
dust
fire
hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)
narrow driveways
other vehicles and equipment
overhanging signs
projectiles
spark-producing equipment
unguarded conveyor belts
weather.
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.
Equipment may include:
barriers and warning signs
compactors
conveyors
excavators
generators
grabbers
guillotines
hoses
loadshifting equipment
magnets
oil caddies
pumps
siphons
sorting tables
tanks
trolleys
vacuums
waste containers.
Resources for recovery may include:
gases, including methane
metals
plastics
paper, cardboard and associated products
reusable liquids, including cooking oils.
Waste stream may include:
construction and demolition
dangerous goods
green waste
hazardous substances
municipal waste.
Hazardous waste may include:
all waste depending on the condition, environment and personal exposure
biological products
blood products
broken metal
chemicals
electrical wiring
gases and fumes
glass
hospital waste
leaking containers
needles and syringes
oil and petrol.
Non-conforming waste may include:
contamination
hazardous or dangerous wastes
inferior quality and unacceptable waste streams.
Segregated waste may include:
chemical waste
construction and demolition
dangerous goods
green waste
hazardous waste
municipal waste
prescribed waste
putrescibles
quarantine
recyclable liquid
regulated waste
solid inert.
Quality control inspection details may include:
date
location
non-conformances
quality grading
sign-off by inspector
time.
Work areamay include:
landfill
materials recovery facility
processing plant
transfer station
treatment plant
waste generator site.
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 is ideally assessed in the workplace while participants are undertaking resource recovery activities. Underpinning knowledge can be determined using oral and written questioning.
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 waste recovery requirements through observation and by following job sheets and work plans
organise work areas
conduct waste recovery
apply OHS and duty of care 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
results of sampling
forms and procedures manuals.
Method of assessment
Conducting resource recovery 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 resource recovery.
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
CPPWMT3005A Identify and segregate waste
CPPWMT3014A Manually sort waste
CPPWMT3017A Store waste
CPPWMT3019A Prepare waste for re-use
CPPWMT3044A Identify wastes and hazards
CPPWMT4002A Carry out waste audits
CPPWMT4006A Organise waste recovery.