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.
Waste types may include:
solid (non-hazardous), e.g. construction and demolition
liquid (non-hazardous), e.g. chemical and aqueous
hazardous - regulated, prescribed, quarantined, medical and clinical
recoverable resources, e.g. recyclable and green waste.
Waste streams may include:
chemical waste
construction and demolition
dangerous goods
green waste
hazardous substances
municipal waste
prescribed waste
putrescibles
quarantine
recyclable liquids
regulated waste
solid inert.
Workplace may include:
business premises
factory
plant
resource recovery facility
site where business activity occurs.
Waste drivers may include:
customer requirements
employee attitudes and awareness
employee work practices
excess packaging
inappropriate machinery, tooling and work area
lack of suitable systems
poorly maintained machinery
quality of raw materials.
Environmental and energy efficiency policies and procedures may include:
delivering policies and procedures via:
consultancies
internal resources
service providers
determining organisation’s most appropriate waste treatment
initiating or maintaining organisational procedures for:
material usage
operational energy consumption
waste to landfill
initiating or maintaining organisational policy for energy efficiency and environmental initiative, including:
action plans
audits
environmental management systems
surveys
developing energy use and waste management options to reduce energy consumption and improve waste management
monitoring energy usage and waste treatment via:
progress reports on energy use and waste treatment
key performance indicators (KPIs) that measure energy consumption and waste minimisation achievements.
Interested parties may include:
clients
customers
employees, including:
contractors, including:
quality assessors
safety and maintenance assessors
legislators
machine manufacturers
related businesses
suppliers
technology suppliers
waste and recycling contractors
direct staff
purchasing officers.
Energy consumption may include:
non-stationary (transport)
stationary (plant equipment).
Waste avoidance options may include:
changes in product or process
correct application of work procedures
customer standards on acceptable levels of waste
employee training and competence
handling and storage practices
housekeeping
machine suitability
material specification:
portion control
quality
quantity
product packaging
purchasing practices
quality of materials supplied
quality standards
technology improvements.
Internal support personnel may include:
engineering
OHS
purchasing
quality assurance
sales and marketing.
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.
Prioritising waste avoidance options may be based on:
consultation with stakeholders
feasibility analysis
resource requirements.
Environmental energy efficiency methods may include:
applying energy efficiency systems
changing processes:
mechanical cleaning
redesigning products and procedures so that materials can be used more efficiently
improving organisation’s operational energy consumption
improving OHS and housekeeping, such as:
using a broom instead of a hose
using old rags for cleaning instead of toxic cleaners or water
preventing and minimising production of pollution, including:
discharges to air, land and water
hazardous waste.

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 of applying waste avoidance techniques.
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 stream and materials
evaluate energy efficiency issues
develop alternative waste avoidance methods to treat waste, while complying 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
Waste avoidance techniques 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 waste avoidance.
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
CPPWMT4052A Organise waste management operations
CPPWMT4060A Apply lean management techniques
CPPWMT5004A Develop waste management strategies
CPPWMT5036A Develop waste management plans
CPPWMT5058A Develop emergency response plans.