Elements and Performance Criteria

Company requirements
are found in briefing documents, letters, quality assurance documents, tender/contract documents and verbal or written instructions.

Drains may include
grease traps and silt traps.

Emergency and personal protective equipment must include
appropriate footwear
communications equipment
eye protection
eyewash kit
fire extinguishers
First Aid kit
gloves
overalls and protective clothing.

Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include
breathing apparatus
emergency procedure guides
face shield/mask
hard hat
hearing protection
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
spill kit.

Emergency response action/procedures include but are not limited to
clean up
contain emergency
equipment/plant isolation and shut-down
evacuation
First Aid
make safe
notification of authorities
use of appropriate personal protective equipment.

Manufacturers' specifications
are found in equipment specifications and operator manuals.

Materials include
cell cover materials, fertiliser, pesticides, plant protection covers, plants and road repairing materials.

Normal wear and damage to roads may include
compaction, repairing potholes and resurfacing (gravel/dirt).

Performance of this unit is carried out in accordance with relevant requirements of the following
Australian Standards
environmental regulations
legislative requirements
manufacturers' specifications
organisational procedures
relevant state/territory regulations.

Personal protective equipment required
will be stored, maintained and worn/fitted in accordance with company requirements and occupational health and safety and other legislation.

Plant and equipment includes but is not limited to
communications equipment
compactor
dozer
grader
lawnmower
loader
roller
scraper
signage
tractor
truck
whipper snipper.

Potential job requirement risks and hazards
are those risks and hazards identified by the organisation that could lead to injury or illness of employees, contractors, visitors or the public; damage to plant, vehicles or property; or that could cause harm to the environment.
This relates to on-site and off-site activities (whether company owned or occupied premises, customer/client premises or public property) over which it could be expected the organisation had control.

Preventative action to avoid further erosion may include
drainage systems to prevent water erosion, planting grasses, ground covers, shrubs, tight compaction of cover, use of wind breaks and watering to prevent wind erosion.

Relevant legislation and codes cover state and federal
Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road or Rail
duty of care
industry codes of conduct
occupational health and safety
Australian Standards
environmental protection legislation
road laws.

Safe operating procedures include
any activity or operation conducted on site to ensure health and safety of personnel/equipment in the area.

Waste site may include
landfill, materials recovery facility, processing plant, transfer station, treatment plant and waste generator's site.

Critical aspects of competency
Selection of appropriate emergency and personal protective equipment requirements.
Accurate identification of potential risks and hazards to maintenance activities.
Appropriate response to pest management.

Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria
Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace, to transfer the skills to other contexts, and to deal with unplanned events. The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below.
Potential risks and hazards to maintenance activities.
Basic plant and equipment operation.
Basic road maintenance.
Landfill cover requirements and considerations.
Erosion prevention.
Drainage clearing techniques.
Emergency response procedures.
Company requirements.
Environmental management plan.
Occupational health and safety requirements.
Duty of care in provision of services.
Relevant industry standards.
Relevant legislation.
Relevant environmental regulations.
OHS hierarchy of control.

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria, some complementary skills are required. These are:

following instructions, giving information
reading and interpreting schedules and work requirements
plant and equipment operation
covering and compacting roads
basic gardening (including lawn mowing, pruning and clearing)
maintaining landfill cell covers
using communications equipment (two-way radio and mobile phone)
hazard identification
record keeping
working in confined spaces
use of emergency and personal protective equipment
following MSDS
correct interpretation of job sheet and schedule
accurate determination of plant, equipment, tools, and materials requirements.

Other units of competency that could be assessed with this unit

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other competencies relevant to the job function, for example:

PRMWM21B Cover waste
PRMCMN201A Participate in workplace safety arrangements
BSBCMN215B Participate in environmental work practices.

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available:

waste site for maintenance
maintenance materials and equipment
company maintenance policy
company environmental management policy
OHS requirements
personal protective equipment
site safety plan
MSDS.

Gaining evidence to assess this unit
For valid and reliable assessment of this unit, the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor (or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment). The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations, which may include customer/workplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace.
Evidence of competency is best obtained by observing activities in this field and reviewing maintenance activities at a waste site under normal industry operating conditions. If this is not practicable, observations in realistic simulated environments may be substituted.

Consistency in performance
Assessment requires that the plan meets the objectives of the client and that it complies 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 of a variety of waste requirements to assess competency in maintenance activities.
Oral questioning or written assessment and hypothetical situations (scenarios) may be used to assess underpinning knowledge. (In assessment situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written audit, questions are to be identical.)
Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors, team leaders or specialist training staff.
Note: All practical demonstrations must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each state or territory.

Communicating ideas and information
Communicate clearly and effectively with relevant personnel. (1)

Collecting analysing and organising information
Gather information from a number of sources (including job requirements, manufacturers' specifications and company requirements) about maintaining disposal site. (1)

Planning and organising activities
Plan and organise maintenance activities in accordance with company requirements and relevant legislation. (2)

Working with others and in teams
Work effectively with relevant personnel. (1)

Using mathematical ideas and techniques
Correctly apply mathematical techniques in documentation requirements. (1)

Solving problems
Maintain processes while identifying possible problems and solutions. (1)

Using technology
Demonstrate understanding of technological principles and physical skills to use appropriate equipment. (1)