This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to monitor waste disposal sites. The unit covers preparing for monitoring activities by interpreting documents and consulting with relevant personnel, and organising materials, tools and equipment, and scheduling special testing and sampling activities. The unit also covers monitoring batters, landfill cells and drainage systems, and waste and surrounding environment to ensure appropriate levels of odour, gas and noise and condition of infrastructure.The unit supports those who work in lead roles in a waste management team.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.