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.
Equipment may include:
barriers and warning signs
communications equipment
compactors
conveyors
generators
hoses
lifting equipment
loadshifting equipment
PPE
pumps
recording equipment
sampling equipment
scales
skips
sorting tables
storage containers
tools
trailers
trolleys
vacuums
weighbridge
waste containers.
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.
Storage area may include:
depot isolated from other activities
equipment storage bays or store
room isolated from other activities
stockpile
warehouse.
Storage area may be located at:
materials recovery facility
treatment site
waste generator site.
Details of storage may include:
amount or volume of waste
date stored
date to be dispatched
environmental protection authority documentation
equipment stored
monitoring or maintenance requirements
remaining storage space available
safety measures undertaken
storage space used.
Consumables typically include:
bailing and packaging materials
cleaning agents
cleaning rags
fuel
grease and oil
labels and stickers
stabilising and treatment chemicals
water.
Labelling and codingmayinclude:
chemical manifests
chemical registers
clients’ specifications and schedules
colour codes
communication books
organisational procedures and policies
manufacturer instructions
MSDS.
Stock control emergenciesmayinclude:
spillages
accidents in storage area.

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.
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:
maintain area and equipment in a clean, tidy and secure condition
control and maintain stocks of consumables
observe OHS requirements pertaining to storage.
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
Equipment and consumables storage areas must be maintained in line 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 maintenance of an equipment and consumables storage area.
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:
CPPCMN3001B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
CPPWMT4037A Conduct minor maintenance and repairs on waste processing plant and equipment.