Assessor Resource

CPPCLO3019
Remove waste and recyclable materials

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify waste and recyclable materials to be removed, assess hazards associated with their removal, remove waste collected or created through the cleaning process, and safely transfer it to a dedicated waste disposal point for collection using required equipment and methods. Waste collection is conducted as part of a regular cleaning routine, usually on a daily basis and can include a range of materials, such as chemicals, contaminated materials and general waste. The unit also covers identifying recyclable materials and transferring them to required collection points. Recyclable materials are those that may be reused or made into another product.

The unit supports cleaners who work alone or in teams. It applies in a range of commercial and residential work sites.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.

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Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Plan and prepare to handle waste.

1.1.

General waste, contaminated and biological waste and recyclable items are identified according to company requirements, and any issues are clarified.

1.2.

Work site hazards are assessed and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements.

1.3.

Equipment is selected according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.

1.4.

Cleaning chemicals are selected and prepared according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety, and company requirements.

1.5.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is sourced and used according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety, and company requirements.

1.6.

Tasks are sequenced to ensure maximum efficiency when completing cleaning requirements.

2.

Transfer waste to waste carrier.

2.1.

Waste items are collected and safely transferred to waste carrier according to health and safety, and company requirements.

2.2.

Biological waste is transferred to biohazard bins according to health and safety requirements.

2.3.

Rubbish bins and surrounds are spot cleaned according to company requirements.

2.4.

Soiled rubbish bin liners are replaced according to health and safety, and company requirements.

3.

Transfer waste to disposal unit.

3.1.

Waste is removed from site according to health and safety, and company requirements.

3.2.

Waste is transported to disposal units by shortest practical safest route and according to health and safety, and company requirements.

4.

Deliver recyclable materials.

4.1.

Recyclable materials are identified and separated according to health and safety, and company requirements.

4.2.

Recyclable materials are transferred safely to dedicated recycling collection units for each type of material according to health and safety, and company requirements.

4.3.

Recycling containers and surrounds are spot cleaned according to health and safety, and company requirements.

4.4.

Recycling containers are checked and replaced in designated locations.

4.5.

Transfer of recyclable materials is documented according to company requirements.

5.

Clean and safety check equipment, and store equipment and chemicals.

5.1.

Equipment and PPE are cleaned, safety checked and stored according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, health and safety, and company requirements.

5.2.

Unused chemicals are stored or disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also use safe and efficient methods to remove waste at three different cleaning sites. Across all three sites they must remove both of the following types of waste:

general

contaminated and hazardous biological waste.

In doing the above work, the person must:

identify the different waste types and correct methods for dealing with each, including health and safety requirements

identify site hazards and control risks before handling waste

select and prepare cleaning equipment and chemicals required for the task

identify items for recycling at each site and arrange for their transfer

clean the rubbish bins and surrounds.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

environmental requirements relating to removing waste and recyclable materials, including:

clean-up, containment and isolation procedures

environmental protection agency requirements relating to using and disposing of chemicals

key requirements of legislation, regulations, codes of practice and industry advisory standards relating to removing waste and recyclable materials, including:

AS/NZ 3831 Waste management – Glossary of terms

industry advisory standards and codes, such as dangerous goods codes

processes for safely handling and treating waste, including:

recyclable materials

used containers

used or contaminated personal protective equipment (PPE)

used or unused chemicals

safe handling techniques for working with hazardous chemicals, including:

emergency chemical spill control measures

routes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure to chemicals

working according to safety data sheets (SDS)

waste transfer procedures, including:

location of disposal units

location of waste pick-up equipment

use of waste handling equipment

use of waste storage receptacles

selection and use of bin liners.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

as listed in the range of conditions

PPE as listed in the range of conditions

materials:

cleaning chemicals as listed in the range of conditions

specifications:

AS/NZ 3831 Waste management – Glossary of terms

equipment operating manuals

product labels

SDS

physical conditions:

suitable work site or venue with waste disposal requirements and facilities

relationships with team members and supervisor:

work may be conducted alone or as part of a team.

Timeframe:

as specified by the task.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assingnment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Plan and prepare to handle waste.

1.1.

General waste, contaminated and biological waste and recyclable items are identified according to company requirements, and any issues are clarified.

1.2.

Work site hazards are assessed and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements.

1.3.

Equipment is selected according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work.

1.4.

Cleaning chemicals are selected and prepared according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety, and company requirements.

1.5.

Personal protective equipment (PPE) is sourced and used according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety, and company requirements.

1.6.

Tasks are sequenced to ensure maximum efficiency when completing cleaning requirements.

2.

Transfer waste to waste carrier.

2.1.

Waste items are collected and safely transferred to waste carrier according to health and safety, and company requirements.

2.2.

Biological waste is transferred to biohazard bins according to health and safety requirements.

2.3.

Rubbish bins and surrounds are spot cleaned according to company requirements.

2.4.

Soiled rubbish bin liners are replaced according to health and safety, and company requirements.

3.

Transfer waste to disposal unit.

3.1.

Waste is removed from site according to health and safety, and company requirements.

3.2.

Waste is transported to disposal units by shortest practical safest route and according to health and safety, and company requirements.

4.

Deliver recyclable materials.

4.1.

Recyclable materials are identified and separated according to health and safety, and company requirements.

4.2.

Recyclable materials are transferred safely to dedicated recycling collection units for each type of material according to health and safety, and company requirements.

4.3.

Recycling containers and surrounds are spot cleaned according to health and safety, and company requirements.

4.4.

Recycling containers are checked and replaced in designated locations.

4.5.

Transfer of recyclable materials is documented according to company requirements.

5.

Clean and safety check equipment, and store equipment and chemicals.

5.1.

Equipment and PPE are cleaned, safety checked and stored according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, health and safety, and company requirements.

5.2.

Unused chemicals are stored or disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

General waste must include at least two of the following:

drinks

food packaging

manufactured foods

non-recyclable plastics.

Contaminated and biological waste must include at least one of the following:

blood and other bodily fluids

cytotoxic waste

human waste

soiled and disposable linen

syringes and needles.

Recyclable items must include at least one of the following:

cardboard

computer consumables

glass

metal

packaging material

paper

plastic

printing consumables.

Hazards that must be assessed include:

biological and environmental contaminants

chemical exposure via absorption, ingestion and inhalation

chemical reactivity

dust and fibre particulates

electrical

environmental allergens

explosions

fatigue

fire

manual handling

noise

poor ventilation

slips, trips and falls

syringes and sharps

working in confined spaces.

Health and safety requirements must include:

access to communication devices when working alone

compliance with Safe Work Australia regulations and guidelines

electrical equipment test and tag compliance

emergency response procedures

environmental controls

hazard signs and barricades

health and safety induction and refresher training

manual handling techniques

processes for safely dispensing chemicals

risk assessment procedures, including:

hazardous chemicals register

hierarchy of control

job safety analyses (JSA) for low-risk situations

safe work method statements (SWMS) for high-risk situations

incident reporting

SDS

selection and use of required PPE

storage and maintenance of equipment according to manufacturer specifications

use of first aid according to SDS information.

Equipment must include at least three of the following:

bin liners

cleaning cloths

damp wiping kits

litter picker

long-handled dustpans and brooms

microfibre products

nylon pads

pick-up trolleys

scrubbing brushes

sharps kits

spray bottles

wheelie bins.

Cleaning chemicals must include at least one of the following:

acid cleaners

alkaline cleaners

low environmental impact chemicals

neutral cleaners

solvent cleaners.

Personal protective equipment must include at least two of the following:

disposable respirators

eye protection

gloves

high visibility vests

protective clothing

safety shoes

sun protection

tongs.

Rubbish bins must include at least one of the following:

biohazard bags and bins

contaminated waste bins

general purpose bins

sharps disposal units

radioactive waste bins

recycle bins

restroom bins

wet rubbish bins.

Disposal units must include at least one of the following:

compactors

dump masters

open trucks

wheelie bins.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also use safe and efficient methods to remove waste at three different cleaning sites. Across all three sites they must remove both of the following types of waste:

general

contaminated and hazardous biological waste.

In doing the above work, the person must:

identify the different waste types and correct methods for dealing with each, including health and safety requirements

identify site hazards and control risks before handling waste

select and prepare cleaning equipment and chemicals required for the task

identify items for recycling at each site and arrange for their transfer

clean the rubbish bins and surrounds.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

environmental requirements relating to removing waste and recyclable materials, including:

clean-up, containment and isolation procedures

environmental protection agency requirements relating to using and disposing of chemicals

key requirements of legislation, regulations, codes of practice and industry advisory standards relating to removing waste and recyclable materials, including:

AS/NZ 3831 Waste management – Glossary of terms

industry advisory standards and codes, such as dangerous goods codes

processes for safely handling and treating waste, including:

recyclable materials

used containers

used or contaminated personal protective equipment (PPE)

used or unused chemicals

safe handling techniques for working with hazardous chemicals, including:

emergency chemical spill control measures

routes of entry and potential symptoms of exposure to chemicals

working according to safety data sheets (SDS)

waste transfer procedures, including:

location of disposal units

location of waste pick-up equipment

use of waste handling equipment

use of waste storage receptacles

selection and use of bin liners.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

as listed in the range of conditions

PPE as listed in the range of conditions

materials:

cleaning chemicals as listed in the range of conditions

specifications:

AS/NZ 3831 Waste management – Glossary of terms

equipment operating manuals

product labels

SDS

physical conditions:

suitable work site or venue with waste disposal requirements and facilities

relationships with team members and supervisor:

work may be conducted alone or as part of a team.

Timeframe:

as specified by the task.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
General waste, contaminated and biological waste and recyclable items are identified according to company requirements, and any issues are clarified. 
Work site hazards are assessed and risks controlled according to company, legislative, and health and safety requirements. 
Equipment is selected according to job requirements, checked for serviceability, and faults are rectified or reported before starting work. 
Cleaning chemicals are selected and prepared according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety, and company requirements. 
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is sourced and used according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety, and company requirements. 
Tasks are sequenced to ensure maximum efficiency when completing cleaning requirements. 
Waste items are collected and safely transferred to waste carrier according to health and safety, and company requirements. 
Biological waste is transferred to biohazard bins according to health and safety requirements. 
Rubbish bins and surrounds are spot cleaned according to company requirements. 
Soiled rubbish bin liners are replaced according to health and safety, and company requirements. 
Waste is removed from site according to health and safety, and company requirements. 
Waste is transported to disposal units by shortest practical safest route and according to health and safety, and company requirements. 
Recyclable materials are identified and separated according to health and safety, and company requirements. 
Recyclable materials are transferred safely to dedicated recycling collection units for each type of material according to health and safety, and company requirements. 
Recycling containers and surrounds are spot cleaned according to health and safety, and company requirements. 
Recycling containers are checked and replaced in designated locations. 
Transfer of recyclable materials is documented according to company requirements. 
Equipment and PPE are cleaned, safety checked and stored according to manufacturer specifications and environmental, health and safety, and company requirements. 
Unused chemicals are stored or disposed of according to manufacturer specifications, and health and safety and company requirements. 

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