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 requirements may include expectations expressed in:
briefing papers
contract documents
letters
memos
quality assurance documents
tender documents
verbal or written instructions.
Client includes:
all forms of business enterprises in this context, including:
government agencies
internal customers
local governments and councils
private and public companies
residents and ratepayers.
Waste management options may include:
advertising
changed disposal methods
education
employee participation
minimisation
preventative maintenance
process audit
process changes
product and material changes
product scheduling and planning
reclamation
recycling
re-use
waste segregation.
Feasibility of waste management options must include:
commitment to waste avoidance
compliance with legislation
cost-benefit analysis
costs
lead time
process constraints
resource requirements, including equipment and personnel
resources available.
Implementation requirements may include:
education and training
process changes
resource requirements, including:
absorbent material
bunding equipment
camera
collection containers
lifting gear
measurement equipment
personal protective equipment (PPE)
reference manuals
safety barriers and warning signs
sample bench
scales
schedule for implementing strategies.
Waste management strategy may include information on:
feasibility
findings
implementation strategy
recommendations.
Personnel requirements may include:
briefing
knowledge required
licences required
occupational support
skills required
training.
Information in waste management strategy may include:
access to site
environmental issues
location of waste containers
maps of plant or site
OHS procedures
processing methods
production dates and schedules
production inputs and outputs
recycling options
site size
specific site requirements
storage and disposal methods
waste handling
waste hazards
waste outputs
waste recovery routes
waste streams.
Strategy presentation may include the following methods:
formal presentation to appropriate personnel with aids, such as Microsoft PowerPoint
informal discussion with appropriate personnel
distributing handouts.

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 discussion, relaying how to develop waste management strategies.
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 management options, incorporating OHS compliance and interpreting audit findings
conduct feasibility analysis
develop and present waste management strategies.
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
The waste management strategy must meet the objectives of the client and 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 development of waste management strategies.
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:
CPPCMN4006A Facilitate effective workplace relationships
CPPWMT4030A Determine waste management services
CPPWMT5033A Educate public on waste management issues.