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.
Learner characteristics may include:
language, literacy and numeracy levels
learning styles
past learning
work experience.
Safe and comfortable learning environment may include:
safe access
exit requirements
use of equipment, including PPE.
Interpersonal skills may include:
actively listening
adjusting personal language and manner to learners
communicating clearly and effectively
engaging and motivating learners
maintaining appropriate body language.
Personnel training plans may include:
alarm systems
containment and isolation procedures
evacuation plans
readiness for various types of potential emergencies
reporting and shut-down procedures
selection and use of PPE
storage systems.
Details may include:
attendance requirements
location
proposed outcome of training
reason for instruction or demonstration.
Instruction and demonstration objectives may include:
competencies to be achieved
individual or group objectives
learning outcomes
proposed skill development.
Learning resourcesmay include:
CDs and audio tapes
competency standards
language, literacy and numeracy support resources
manuals
organisational learning resources
emergency response plans
record and log books
support material, including:
assessment material
case studies
learner and user guides
professional development materials
trainer or facilitator guides.
Learning materials may include:
activity sheets
assignments
case studies
handouts for learners
materials sourced from the workplace material, such as:
operating procedures
specifications
presentations
PowerPoint and notes
projects
research tasks
role plays
scenarios
subject information sheets
workbooks
worksheets.
Waste characteristics may include:
density
level of contamination
quality
shape
size
volume
weight.
Waste stream may include:
construction and demolition
dangerous goods
green waste
hazardous substances
municipal waste.
Waste categories may 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.
Contamination may include:
exposure to sunlight
infestation
mixing with other waste types
rot or mould
waterlogging.
Emergency may include:
external:
airplane crash
bushfire
civil disturbance
explosion
flood
hazardous material
motor vehicle accident
fallen powerlines
storm
toxic emission
terrorism
internal:
bomb threat
civil disturbance
contamination
equipment malfunction
fire
gas leak
machinery malfunction
medical emergency
security breach
spill.
Emergency response plan may include:
chain of command or supervision in an emergency
cleaning up
containing emergency
emergency communication system and central control
emergency evacuation procedures, including emergency escape route
emergency response teams
equipment or plant isolation or shut-down
evacuation
first aid
making site safe
names or regular job titles of person or department to be contacted for further information or explanation of duties under the plan
notifying authorities
preferred means for reporting fires and other emergencies
procedures to account for all employees after emergency evacuation has been completed
procedures to be followed by personnel who remain to perform or shut down critical plant operation before site is evacuated
rescue and medical duties for those employees who are to perform them
security measures
training
vehicle contact with overhead wires
using PPE.
Emergency response systems may include:
communication systems
emergency lighting
PPE
regulated waste identification, including:
classification of dangerous goods
communications equipment
first aid
hazardous class
HAZCHEM codes
packaging group number.
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
hearing protection
material safety data sheets (MSDS)
spill kit
overalls and protective clothing.
Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:
breathing apparatus
emergency procedure guides
face shield or mask
gloves
hard hats.
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.
Learning program may include:
overview of content to be covered in each segment of program
assessment methods and tools to be used to collect evidence of competency where assessment is required
competencies or other criteria to be achieved
delivery methods for each segment of the learning program
identification of assessment points to measure learner progress
learning resources, learning materials and activities for each segment of learning program
number and duration of training sessions and overall timelines
OHS issues to be addressed in each segment
emergency response plan requirements, such as:
documented in format that is understandable to all personnel and complies with organisational requirements
displayed and housed in personnel work areas to ensure availability for immediate referral
monitored and evaluated, with modifications made where appropriate to reduce impact of an emergency and ensure compliance with organisational requirements, OHS requirements and legislation and codes
specific learning outcomes derived from criteria for each segment of learning program.
Delivery plan may include:
content of sessions as specified in session plans
individual or group learning objectives or outcomes to be addressed
number of learners and their specific support requirements
OHS considerations
other resource considerations
timelines and duration of activities within sessions.
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.
Service specialists may include:
ambulance service
fire brigade
medical service
police department
organisational personnel
environmental protection agencies.
OHS requirements may include:
organisational OHS reporting and audit systems
organisational policy
duty of care
incident reporting
PPE
safe work procedures
safety briefing
site-specific safety rules.
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.
Hazardous and dangerous waste may include:
all waste depending on the condition, environment and personal exposure
biological products
blood products
broken metal
chemicals
electrical wiring
gases and fumes
glass
hospital waste
leaking containers
medical waste
needles and syringes
oil and petrol.
Non-conforming waste may include:
contamination
hazardous or dangerous waste
inferior quality and unacceptable waste streams.
Emergency escape details may include:
all-clear procedures
clean-up procedures
procedures for all critical plant operator personnel
procedures to account for all personnel after emergency evacuation is completed.
Containment and isolation may include:
bunding area
erecting barricades
moving vehicle or equipment away from hazardous area
sealing leaks
transferring waste
turning off electricity and gas
using fire extinguishers
water-hosing.
Clean-up may include:
removing equipment, plant and vehicle from site
removing and disposing of contaminated soil and liquid
shovelling
seeping out
using cleaning products
using high pressure water or air-hosing
vacuuming.
Techniques may include:
demonstration
explanation
group or pair work
question and answer
role plays
problem solving
providing opportunities for active learning
providing opportunities to practice skills.
Communication skills may include:
asking clear and probing questions
providing constructive feedback
providing explanations
providing information coherently and clearly
using legible writing.
Measures may include:
informal review or discussion
learner surveys
on-the-job observation
questioning.
Review and reflection may include:
critical questioning of personal performance
discussions with other trainers or facilitators
learner evaluations
on-the-job performance
peer assessment or feedback
peer coaching systems
video recording of session.
Learner records may include:
training needs analysis
performance reviews.
Organisational requirements may include information found in:
operations manuals
quality assurance documents
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 in the workplace or in a simulated environment of conducting training on hazard identification and waste emergency responses.
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:
apply knowledge of waste emergency response processes and hazard identification
plan learning programs suitable to different learner styles
train staff in emergency response processes and hazard identification
review training conducted and update training records.
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
reports.
Method of assessment
Training in waste emergency response and hazard identification 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 training staff in this field.
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
CPPWMT3011A Respond to waste emergencies
CPPWMT3044A Identify wastes and hazards.