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. | Prepare to respond to waste emergency. | 1.1. | Waste emergency details are identified according to organisational requirements. |
| 1.2. | Full details of emergency are reported to relevant personnel according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
| 1.3. | Strategies to mitigate identified hazards and risks are identified and followed according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
| 1.4. | Emergency and personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, checked and used according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
2. | Carry out and monitor waste emergency response procedures. | 2.1. | Waste emergency response procedures are followed according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
| 2.2. | Containment and isolation of emergency situation is conducted to minimise danger to people, property and the environment. |
| 2.3. | Emergency response procedures are monitored and continuously evaluated, and modifications are made to reduce the impact of the emergency. |
| 2.4. | Emergency situation is controlled until formal relief is notified or received, according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
3. | Finalise waste emergency response. | 3.1. | Clean-up to remove waste, contamination, equipment and hazards from the emergency site is conducted according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
| 3.2. | Regulated waste identification signage is updated as required according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
| 3.3 | PPE is cleaned, checked and stored, and damaged or faulty equipment is reported according to organisational requirements. |
| 3.4. | Full details of emergency situation and response actions are recorded and reported according to organisational and compliance 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 respond to two different waste emergency situations. For each emergency situation, the person must:
accurately report the details of the emergency situation to relevant personnel
control the emergency situation by monitoring and evaluating response procedures, and implementing contingency measures as required to reduce the impact of the emergency
identify strategies to mitigate hazards and risks during the emergency response
implement evacuation and containment and isolation procedures
follow organisational procedures to work safely and comply with regulatory and legal requirements when responding to emergencies
carry out clean-up activities to remove waste, contamination, equipment and hazards from the emergency site.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
compliance requirements for waste management emergency response, including those relating to environmental protection, dangerous goods and hazardous substances
organisational policies and procedures relating to waste management emergency response
emergency response procedures for waste management sites, including:
containing and isolating emergencies
site management plan and locating:
alarms
emergency equipment
communications equipment
clean-up procedures
types of identification signage used for regulated waste including hazardous class, HAZCHEM codes and classification of dangerous goods
types of waste management emergencies, including:
chemical reaction
contamination
fire
gas leak
waste spill
contact with live electricity including powerlines
waste types, including:
solid: non-hazardous
liquid: non-hazardous
hazardous: regulated, prescribed, dangerous goods, quarantined, medical and clinical
recoverable resources.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
emergency and 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.