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 storage requirements may include:
access to storage facility
amount of waste to be stored
environmental conditions that impact on requirements
equipment
length of storage
method of storage
PPE
security
signage
waste compatibilities.
Waste typemay 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.
Organisational requirements may include information found in:
briefing papers
job sheets
letters
memos
operations manuals
quality assurance documents
tender and contract documents
verbal or written instructions
work procedures.
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.
Potential 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.
Storage facilities may include:
bunded areas
bunkers
containers
pits
stockpiles
tanks
trucks
under awning
warehouses.
Storage facilities may be located at:
materials recovery facility
treatment site
waste generator site.
Storage equipment may include:
bailing materials
chains and dogs
compactors
cranes
earthmoving equipment
forklifts
generators
hoses
lifting equipment
load binder winches
loadshifting equipment
loaders
plastic sheeting
pumps
recording equipment
regulated waste identification signage
ropes
scales
scrapers
shovels
storage containers:
crates
bins
drums
freight containers
garbage bags
garbage bins, including mobile bins
hoppers
tapes
tarpaulins
trolleys.
Waste identification signage may include:
classification of dangerous goods
emergency information panels
fire extinguisher indicator signs
hazardous classes
HAZCHEM codes
packaging group numbers.
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
oil absorbent materials
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.
Integrity of containment checking may include checks for:
contamination
drum expansion
gases
leaching
leaks
seals
spillage
unstable form.
Waste non-conformances may include:
contamination
hazardous or dangerous waste
inadequately contained waste mixing
incompatible waste
inferior quality and unacceptable waste streams.
Contamination may include:
exposure to sunlight
infestation
mixing with other waste types
rot or mould
waterlogging.
Details of waste stored may include:
amount or volume of waste
date stored
date to be dispatched
environmental protection authority documentation
material to be recycled
monitoring or maintenance requirements
safety measures undertaken
waste type.

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 where waste is stored.
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 waste storage requirements
recognise waste compatibilities
effectively organise storage of waste
identify potential hazards and risks to storage
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
Storing waste 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 the storage 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:
CPPCMN3001B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
CPPCMN3003A Contribute to workplace safety arrangements
CPPWMT3020A Place and compact waste
CPPWMT3025A Monitor contained waste.