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CPPWMT2001
Prepare for work in the waste management industry

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to prepare to work in the waste management industry. The unit covers identifying industry organisations and information to identify legal compliance and industry procedures relating to waste management. It also covers identifying future career opportunities, key industry sectors and occupations.

The unit supports those who work under supervision in a waste management team.

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

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


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.

Identify waste management industry information.

1.1.

Waste management compliance requirements are identified and clarified with relevant personnel.

1.2.

Waste management industry procedures are identified and understanding is clarified with relevant personnel.

1.3.

Key waste management organisations able to provide information and assist individuals and enterprises are identified, and their information and services are assessed.

2.

Identify future waste management career opportunities.

2.1.

Key waste management industry sectors and occupations are identified.

2.2.

Possible career directions in the waste management industry are discussed with relevant personnel.

2.3.

Opportunities for development are identified in consultation with relevant personnel.

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 prepare for work in the waste management industry by identifying and verbally summarising the following operational requirements:

waste management organisations and industry information, including:

compliance requirements, as specified in the range of conditions

industry procedures, as specified in the range of conditions

future career opportunities in the waste management industry based on a basic assessment of key industry sectors and occupations.

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

classifications of dangerous goods

key organisations, occupations and career opportunities in the waste management industry

organisational procedures for working safely, and regulatory and legal requirements relating to the waste management industry

rights and responsibilities of employees and employers

waste contaminants, including:

infestation

mixing of waste types

rot or mould

waterlogging

waste disposal and recovery routes

waste management hierarchy and how it is applied

waste types, as specified in the range of conditions.

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

equipment:

personal protective equipment (PPE), as specified by organisational requirements

relevant organisational job statements

Timeframe:

as specified by organisational requirements.

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.

Identify waste management industry information.

1.1.

Waste management compliance requirements are identified and clarified with relevant personnel.

1.2.

Waste management industry procedures are identified and understanding is clarified with relevant personnel.

1.3.

Key waste management organisations able to provide information and assist individuals and enterprises are identified, and their information and services are assessed.

2.

Identify future waste management career opportunities.

2.1.

Key waste management industry sectors and occupations are identified.

2.2.

Possible career directions in the waste management industry are discussed with relevant personnel.

2.3.

Opportunities for development are identified in consultation with relevant personnel.

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.

Relevant personnel must include at least one of the following:

industry representative

supervisor or team leader.

Waste management industry procedures must include at least three of the following:

developing environmental management strategies

developing waste management plans

identifying waste contamination and unacceptable waste types

identifying and segregating waste types, including:

liquid: non-hazardous

solid: non-hazardous

hazardous: regulated, prescribed, dangerous goods, quarantined, medical and clinical

recoverable resources

selling reusable waste to the public.

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 prepare for work in the waste management industry by identifying and verbally summarising the following operational requirements:

waste management organisations and industry information, including:

compliance requirements, as specified in the range of conditions

industry procedures, as specified in the range of conditions

future career opportunities in the waste management industry based on a basic assessment of key industry sectors and occupations.

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

classifications of dangerous goods

key organisations, occupations and career opportunities in the waste management industry

organisational procedures for working safely, and regulatory and legal requirements relating to the waste management industry

rights and responsibilities of employees and employers

waste contaminants, including:

infestation

mixing of waste types

rot or mould

waterlogging

waste disposal and recovery routes

waste management hierarchy and how it is applied

waste types, as specified in the range of conditions.

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

equipment:

personal protective equipment (PPE), as specified by organisational requirements

relevant organisational job statements

Timeframe:

as specified by organisational requirements.

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
Waste management compliance requirements are identified and clarified with relevant personnel. 
Waste management industry procedures are identified and understanding is clarified with relevant personnel. 
Key waste management organisations able to provide information and assist individuals and enterprises are identified, and their information and services are assessed. 
Key waste management industry sectors and occupations are identified. 
Possible career directions in the waste management industry are discussed with relevant personnel. 
Opportunities for development are identified in consultation with relevant personnel. 

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