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Conduct waste audits

Conduct waste audits

Unit of competency
National Code
CPPWMT4009
State Code
OBO62
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/02/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
24/04/2020
Field of Education
039901 - Environmental Engineering
Original Release Date
24/04/2020
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to conduct waste audits to identify and quantify waste. It includes planning waste audit methods, setting up the audit area and isolating waste types to identify, sort, measure, weigh and record waste. It also includes collecting samples and evidence, completing documentation and reporting audit findings.A person who achieves this unit of competency is able to use specialised knowledge to complete routine and non-routine tasks and deal with predictable and sometimes unpredictable problems.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Plan and prepare for waste audit.
  • 1.1 Review waste audit documentation to confirm site characteristics and waste management objectives and clarify issues with relevant persons.
  • 1.2 Document a waste audit plan incorporating an audit methodology which meets waste audit objectives.
  • 1.3 Review workplace policies and procedures, legislation and regulations and apply to waste audit plan to ensure compliance.
  • 1.4 Select and obtain documentation and equipment required for waste audit according to workplace requirements.
  • 1.5 Assess and manage hazards and risks associated with waste audit according to workplace work health and safety requirements.
  • 1.6 Obtain required approvals to proceed with waste audit according to workplace requirements.
  • 1.7 Select, check and use personal protective equipment appropriate for work activities.
2 Conduct waste audit.
  • 2.1 Set up audit area in consultation with relevant persons to ensure safe and accurate data collection.
  • 2.2 Isolate waste types to identify, sort, measure, weigh and record waste according to methodology detailed in audit plan.
  • 2.3 Collect required samples and evidence.
  • 2.4 Record audit details and check to ensure samples and evidence are sufficient to meet audit objectives.
3 Finalise and report waste audit outcomes.
  • 3.1 Restore audit site and dispose of waste according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
  • 3.2 Review and evaluate waste audit data and site assessment information to profile management of waste.
  • 3.3 Complete audit documentation and report findings according to workplace and regulatory requirements.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WC203 CPPWMT4002A Carry out waste audits Unit of competency
WC202 CPPWMT4001A Plan waste audits Unit of competency
WC204 CPPWMT4003A Review, evaluate and document waste assessment findings Unit of competency
WC211 CPPWMT4035A Undertake waste process audits Unit of competency