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 may include:
all forms of business enterprises in this context, including:
government agencies
internal customers
local governments and councils
private and public companies
residents and ratepayers.
Benefits may include:
compliance with legislative and corporate requirements
reduction in costs
improved product quality
improved workplace safety
reduction in waste.
Limitations may include:
historical data and other relevant information
results are volume-based
timeframe in which waste assessment occurs
type of containment may hinder ability to identify all waste issues
visual assessment does not provide exact data on waste stream.
Waste streams may include:
construction and demolition
dangerous goods
general waste
green waste
hazardous substances
municipal waste
other resource recovery
prescribed waste stream (i.e. legislative wastes)
recycling streams
reprocessed (on-site) material stream
re-used product stream.
OHS requirements may include:
organisational OHS reporting and audit systems
organisational policy
duty of care
PPE
safe 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.
Resources may include:
camera
clean-up
decontamination equipment
personnel
PPE
recording equipment
reference manuals
safety barriers and warning signs.
Resource management processes may include:
composting
energy recovery
processes conducted on or off site
product life cycle: re-new, re-use and recycle
waste avoidance
clean-up.
Waste assessment outcomes and objectives may include:
complying with organisational or legislative requirements
determining components of resource recovery implementation program
determining waste profile, including type and quantity of waste
establishing resource recovery goals and targets
identifying barriers to implementation of opportunities
identifying cost of waste and cost reduction opportunities
identifying improvements in managing waste on site
identifying opportunities to reduce or divert waste from landfill.
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 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.
Issues impacting on waste generation may include:
maintenance downtime
product changeovers
production flows
quality control procedures
seasonal activity variations
shift times
start-up processes
waste collection routines
waste collection systems.
Personnel training may include:
computer-based training
contracted training activity
demonstration
formal training
on-the-job training
reading
vendor training.
Site review may include:
constraints to further segregation of waste
discussions with employees about waste management
review of placement, size and design of waste containers
review of production process and flow of materials through the site
time of access
union requirements
work permits.
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.

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 of how to plan and conduct waste assessments.
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 and material types
visually estimate waste volumes
apply an understanding of material flows and organisational processes.
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
The waste assessment process must meet the objectives of the client and 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 assessment 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 of competency relevant to the job function, for example:
CPPWMT4003A Review, evaluate and document waste assessment findings.