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 management strategiesmay include:
implementation strategies, such as:
advertising
compliance
education and training
employee participation
environmental activity
management strategies, such as:
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
measurement and recording
OHS procedures
personal protective equipment (PPE)
process audits
process changes
product and material changes
product scheduling and planning
legislation and codes
site contract requirements
reclamation, recycling and re-use
waste disposal methods
waste minimisation
waste prevention
waste segregation
work procedures
objectives pertaining to:
changes to processes and procedures
environmental issues
education and training
past and future reviews and audits
recycling requirements
reduction of waste
review strategies, including:
internal and external audits
monitoring statistics
monitoring personnel performance following training
undertaking quality control checks
reviewing effectiveness of new procedures and processes
formalising review strategies via re-planning
sampling
counting waste
targets, such as:
carbon emissions reduction
cleaner production
lean management
recycling rates
waste disposal
waste minimisation.
Organisational strategies and priorities may include:
carbon emissions reduction
cleaner production
lean management
recycling rates
waste disposal methods
waste minimisation
waste prevention
waste segregation.
Feasibility of waste management strategies may include considering:
commitment to waste avoidance
compliance with legislation and codes
cost-benefit analysis
costs
governance
lead time
potential hazards and risks, such as:
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
process constraints
resource requirements, including:
equipment
personnel
resources available.
Client may include:
all forms of business enterprises in this context, including:
government agencies
internal customers
local governments and councils
private and public companies
residents and ratepayers.
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.
Implementation details may include:
education
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
process changes
resource requirements
schedules
targets
timelines.
Staffing and contracting requirements may include:
contracting skilled labour
personnel skill level
skills required to achieve plan
supervisory requirements
training requirements.
Specific waste management strategies may include:
environmental issues
plant or site improvements
OHS procedures
processing methods
production dates and schedules
production inputs and outputs
recycling options
specific site requirements
storage and disposal methods
waste handling
waste hazard treatment
waste outputs
waste recovery.
Presentation may include:
discussion
electronic communication
PowerPoint
written report.
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.

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 of the development of waste management plans.
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:
conduct feasibility analysis of plans
consult with clients to determine plans
present developed waste management plans.
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 developing a waste management plan 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 development of a waste management plan.
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:
CPPWMT4030A Determine waste management services
CPPWMT5004A Develop waste management strategies
CPPWMT5033A Educate public on waste management issues.