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.