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.
Environmental management may include:
carbon emission policy
environmental incidents
lean management
minimisation of waste
recycling
reducing use of non-renewable resources
environmental protection legislation
resource efficiency
resource recovery
voluntary environmental agreements entered into with external organisations
maintenance
production estimates and schedules
sampling and testing
support function requirements
sustainable management
waste prevention
waste receival schedule
waste transportation requirements.
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.
Organisational requirements may include information found in:
briefing papers
job sheets
letters
memos
operations manuals
policy and procedures documents
quality assurance documents
site development plans
tender and contract documents
training materials
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.
Supervisory processes may include:
delegating
implementing
monitoring
overseeing
planning
reviewing
targeting practices to meet deadlines.
Time available may include considering:
client instructions
contingencies
past experiences
skills and experience of operatives
location of project
methods to be employed
resources and equipment to be used.
Plant may include:
autoclave
balers
boilers
bunded areas
centrifuge
chippers
compactors
combustion
composters
computer hardware and software
conveyors
crushers
hammer mills
incinerator
materials recovery facility
microwave
pipes
processing plants, including size-reduction processing plant
safety structures and controls
separators
shredders
sorters
storage tanks
transfer station
treatment plants, including:
biological treatment plant
chemical treatment plant
liquid waste treatment plant
microwave treatment plant
physical treatment plant
treatment tanks
tub grinders.
Equipment may include:
barriers and warning signs
compactors
computer and associated hardware and software
conveyors
dozers
earthmoving equipment
forklifts
generators
hoses
lawnmowers
lifting equipment
loadshifting equipment
pumps
safety barriers and signage
sampling equipment
scales
scrapers
skips
sorting tables
storage containers
tractors
trucks:
articulated
rigid
vacuums
waste containers
weighbridge.
Material may include:
cell cover materials
cleaning fluids
cleaning rags
fertiliser
fuel
fuses
globes
gravel for wet weather tipping areas
lawn seed
lubricants
oil
pesticides
plant protection covers
plants
road repairing materials:
compacted materials
dirt
gravel
sand
water.
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
material safety data sheets
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 specificationsare found in:
equipment specifications
instruction leaflets
operator manuals.
Catchment may include:
diversion channels
holding structures, such as:
banks
dams
drains
sediment dams.
Soil profile may include:
gravel
topsoil
various grades and types of materials.
Contamination may include:
exposure to sunlight
infestation
mixing with other waste types
rot or mould
waterlogging.
Drain and berm may be:
concrete
plastic
rock
soil.
Drain mechanism may include:
berm
flora coverage, such as:
grasses
small bushes
netting.
Erosion may include:
water run-off
wind.

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, demonstrating the implementation of landfill rehabilitation plans.
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 rehabilitation work required
determine plant, equipment, tool and material requirements
profile soil and construct drains and berms according to closure/rehabilitation plan
comply with 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
The implementation of a landfill rehabilitation plan 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 landfill rehabilitation implementation.
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:
CPPCMN4002B Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
CPPWMT4030A Determine waste management services
CPPWMT5004A Develop waste management strategies
CPPWMT5036A Develop waste management plans
CPPWMT5057A Develop landfill rehabilitation plans.