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.
Clientincludes:
all forms of business enterprises in this context, including:
government agencies
internal customers
local governments and councils
private and public companies
residents and ratepayers.
Waste audit purpose and requirements may include:
address environmental concerns
develop waste management plan
identify recyclable waste
identify waste management policy
identify waste streams
minimise waste
obtain valid and representative data
recover resources
reduce costs
review process
review implementation of waste management plan.
Information relating to site and client operations must include:
access to site and specific site requirements
location of waste containers
maps of plant or site
processing methods
production dates and schedules
production inputs and outputs
site size
storage and disposal methods
waste handling
waste hazards
waste outputs
waste recovery routes
waste streams.
Audit methodology includes:
audit scope
client waste management survey
determining sort categories
eliminating other variables
isolating waste streams
method of recording information
sample required.
Site may include:
business premises
landfill site
local government area
plant or factory
waste processing plant.
Waste characteristics may include:
density
level of contamination
quality
shape
size
volume
weight.
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.
Client requirements are found in:
briefing papers
letters from client
quality assurance documents
tender or contract documents
verbal or written instructions.
Personnel requirements may include:
licences required
skills of personnel
training or briefing
services of experts where advanced sampling or testing is required.
Equipment requirementsinclude:
absorbent material
bunding equipment
camera
collection containers
lifting gear
measurement equipment
PPE
reference manuals
safety barriers and warning signs
sample bench
scales.
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 equipmentcould 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.
Guidelines on use of waste management survey may include:
develop survey questions according to waste audit objectives
ensure survey questions are able to be completed within time allowed by client
obtain client authorisation for survey according to organisational requirements
write clear survey instructions and questions for target group.
Waste management survey methodology could include:
checklist
focus group
questionnaire
survey.
Waste site purpose includes:
contamination
dangerous and hazardous wastes
disposal methods
production of waste
recycling
re-use
waste generation
waste streams
waste types.

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 discussion, relaying how to plan a waste audit.
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 a variety of audit objectives
consult effectively with client to obtain information and support for audit strategy
thoroughly scope waste audit site
observe 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 process of planning waste audits must meet the objectives of the client and 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 audit of waste plans.
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 relevant to the job function, for example:
CPPWMT4002A Carry out waste audits
CPPWMT4003A Review, evaluate and document waste assessment findings.