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.
Process audit requirements may include:
organisational requirements
compliance with legislation or regulations
identifying recyclable types
measurement and recordings
personnel and equipment
processes undertaken
public health and safety
site requirements
specific functions requiring observation and audit.
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.
Equipment required may include:
camera
computer
collection containers
lifting gear
measurement equipment
PPE
process charts and diagrams
recording and counting equipment
reference manuals
safety barriers and warning signs
sample bench
scales
site maps
software.
Details relating to access to site and site requirements include:
access and egress points
noise control
OHS requirements and noise control
PPE
security clearance
time of access
union requirements
work permits.
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
MSDS
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.
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.
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.
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.
Relevant personnel may include:
client
householder
management
waste generator’s personnel.
Details of audit activity may include:
accidents
date
equipment used
findings
injuries
location
results
time
waste disposal.

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 discussion, relaying process audit requirements.
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 inputs, outputs, by-products of processes and compliance with OHS requirements
observe work processes for efficiency and effectiveness in waste management, waste minimisation and waste avoidance
identify, quantify and source waste to determine how and why it was generated.
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:
client audit requirements for workplace portfolio case studies, if required
work plans and approved specifications
results of sampling
forms and procedures manuals.
Method of assessment
Process audits must comply with the objectives of the client and as well as 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 the process audit of waste.
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:
CPPWMT4001A Plan waste audits
CPPWMT4002A Carry out waste audits
CPPWMT4003A Review, evaluate and document waste assessment findings.