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.
Audit plan may include:
collection of photographic evidence
measurement and recording requirements
OHS requirements
personnel and equipment requirements, including PPE
sample requirements
site contacts
site requirements.
Equipment required may include:
absorbent material
bunding equipment
camera
collection containers
lifting gear
measurement equipment
PPE
reference manuals
safety barriers and warning signs
sample bench
scales.
Details relating to access to site and site requirements include:
access and egress points
OHS requirements and noise control
PPE
security clearances
time of access
union requirements
work permits.
Site may include:
business premises
landfill site
local government area
plant
factory
waste processing plant.
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.
Manufacturer specifications are found in:
equipment specifications
operator manuals.
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.
Potential job requirement hazards and risks include:
contamination
dust
fire
gases and fumes
hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)
inadequately contained waste
injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work
other vehicles and equipment
projectiles
spark-producing equipment
weather.
Audit material may include:
samples
waste management survey responses
work documents.
Relevant personnel may include:
client
householder
management
waste generator’s personnel.
Audit activity details should include:
accidents and injuries
date
equipment used
location
results and findings
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 a simulated environment of carrying out 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:
identify, sort, measure and record waste
identify unanticipated waste
conduct an accurate and valid waste audit
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:
client audit requirements for workplace portfolio case studies, if required
work plans and approved specifications
results of sampling
forms and procedures manuals
surveys and reports.
Method of assessment
The process of carrying out a waste audit 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.
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:
CPPWMT4001A Plan waste audits
CPPWMT4003A Review, evaluate and document waste assessment findings.