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 waste identification and segregation. | 1.1. | Waste management plan including waste collectionrequirements are reviewed to identify client requirements and segregation categories. |
| 1.2. | Hazards and risks are identified and managed or reported according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
| 1.3. | Relevant personnel are informed of work requirements, hazards and risks according to organisational requirements. |
| 1.4. | Segregation equipment is selected, obtained and operated according to work and organisational requirements. |
| 1.5. | Segregation containers are set up to ensure safe and effective waste segregation according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
| 1.6. | Personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, checked and used according to work, organisational and compliance requirements. |
2. | Carry out waste identification and segregation activities. | 2.1. | Waste is identified and hazardous and dangerous waste and non-conforming waste handled according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
| 2.2. | Waste is segregated into categories according to waste characteristics and work requirements. |
| 2.3. | Sorted waste is placed into correct waste category container to prevent litter in surrounding area and to avoid cross-contamination. |
| 2.4. | Waste containers are frequently monitored to ensure adequate available storage capacity and secure waste containment according to organisational requirements. |
| 2.5. | Full waste containers are emptied and promptly replaced to minimise disruption to production according to work, organisational and compliance requirements. |
| 2.6. | Segregated waste is labelled according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
3. | Conduct quality control inspection of waste. | 3.1. | Segregated waste is inspected to ensure quality compliance and problems are reported according to organisational requirements. |
| 3.2. | Quality control inspection details are documented according to organisational requirements. |
4. | Carry out clean-up activities. | 4.1. | Sorting site and equipment are cleaned to ensure safe and effective future operation according to organisational requirements. |
| 4.2. | PPE is cleaned, checked and stored, and damaged or faulty equipment is reported according to organisational 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 identify and segregate waste into required categories for three different tasks.
While identifying and segregating the above waste, the person must:
interpret waste management plans to identify waste collection requirements, client needs and segregation categories
follow organisational procedures to work safely and comply with regulatory and legal requirements when identifying and segregating waste
select, obtain and operate equipment required for waste segregation activities
set up, monitor and empty waste segregation containers
identify hazardous and dangerous waste and non-conforming waste
inspect segregated waste to ensure quality compliance
use organisational proformas to document the outcomes of quality control inspections
clean the sorting site and segregation equipment
clean, check and store personal protective equipment (PPE) and report faults.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
classifications of dangerous goods
hazards and risks associated with waste identification and segregation
organisational policies and procedures, and regulatory and legal requirements relating to segregating waste
procedures for containing segregated waste types including containing and isolating hazardous waste
resource recovery options relating to:
environmental issues and regulations
potential resources to be recovered
timeframe to recover resources
valuable resources within materials
types, streams and characteristics of waste including hazardous and dangerous waste and non-conforming waste streams
waste segregation categories.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
equipment required to identify and segregate waste, as specified by organisational requirements
personal protective equipment (PPE), as specified by organisational requirements
relationships with team members and supervisor:
working under limited supervision.
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.