The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

This unit of competency could be assessed by observation of practical demonstration in the workplace or in a simulated environment that enables the placement and compaction of waste.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence of the required skills and knowledge specified in this unit.

In particular the person should demonstrate the ability to:

determine waste placement and compaction requirements

conduct visual check of plant

conduct service checks

identify potential hazards and risks to waste placement and compaction

observe OHS requirements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

work plans and approved specifications

forms and procedures manuals.

Method of assessment

Placing and compacting waste must comply with industry expectations in the particular client environment. If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs, it may be necessary to refer to portfolio case studies to assess competency in the placement and compaction of waste.

Assessment methods must:

satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the Property Services Training Package

include direct observation of tasks in real or simulated work conditions, with questioning to confirm the ability to consistently identify and correctly interpret the essential underpinning knowledge required for practical application

reinforce the integration of employability skills with workplace tasks and job roles

confirm that competency is verified and able to be transferred to other circumstances and environments.

Guidance information for assessment

Reasonable adjustments for people with disabilities must be made to assessment processes where required. This could include access to modified equipment and other physical resources, and the provision of appropriate assessment support.

Assessment processes and techniques should as far as is practical take into account the language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate in relation to the competency being assessed.

This unit could be assessed on its own or in combination with other units relevant to the job function, for example:

CPPCMN3001B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

CPPCMN3003A Contribute to workplace safety arrangements

CPPWMT3021A Cover waste.

Required skills

analytical skills to:

identify hazards and risks

identify waste types and waste non-conformances

identify and segregate waste, including:

moving, placing and compacting waste in a landfill cell to create a batter

segregating valuable resources in composite materials

storage operations

interpersonal skills to work in a team environment

literacy skills to:

document and report on waste compaction outcomes

write labels

read and interpret:

job sheets

graduated devices

work requirements and material safety data sheets (MSDS)

oral communication skills to:

ask questions

listen actively

provide information

technical skills to facilitate:

basic cleaning and maintenance of plant and equipment

plant and equipment operation used for compaction

selection of plant and equipment

plant shut-down, lock-out and isolation procedures

self-management skills to:

apply signalling techniques

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

handle waste non-conformances

organise work methodically

use emergency and PPE

work in confined spaces

Required knowledge

identification of:

waste contaminants

waste non-conformances

waste types, streams and characteristics

waste batter requirements

waste placement and compaction techniques

potential hazards and risks relating to:

waste placement and compaction

emergency response procedures

procedures for containing segregated waste types, including containment and isolation of hazardous waste

OHS requirements relating to:

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

plant, equipment and materials to facilitate:

operation of waste compaction plant and equipment

cleaning and maintenance of plant and equipment

plant shut-down, lock-out and isolation procedures

standard maintenance requirements

waste management provision, including:

client requirements

duty of care

organisational requirements

signage requirements

regulated waste compatibilities

reporting requirements

waste management options

waste management hierarchy

waste site management plan

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Job sheet may include:

materials for covering activities

details of special burials, including:

classification of waste

characteristics of waste

waste type

emergency and PPE requirements

equipment requirements

landfill development sequence

personnel requirements

plant operation requirements

potential hazards and risks

reporting requirements

site requirements

vehicle and associated equipment requirements

waste types to be processed

work schedules.

Plantmay include:

autoclaves

balers

boilers

bunded areas

centrifuges

chippers

computer hardware and software

crushers

hammer mills

incinerators

microwaves

pipes

safety structures and controls

separators

shredders

sorters

storage tanks

treatment tanks

tub grinders.

Associated equipment may include:

barriers and warning signs

communications equipment

compactors

conveyors

dozers

earthmoving equipment

forklifts

generators

hoses

lifting equipment

loadshifting equipment

PPE

pumps

recording equipment

sampling equipment

scales

skip

sorting tables

storage containers

tools

trailers

trolleys

trucks:

articulated

rigid

rollers

vacuums

weighbridge

waste containers.

Waste placement may include:

bulldozing

dumping

pushing.

Compaction may include:

regular traversing of cell

use of roller.

Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:

communications equipment

eye protection, such as goggles and protective glasses

eyewash kit

fire extinguishers

first aid kit

footwear

gloves

overalls and protective clothing.

Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:

breathing apparatus

emergency procedure guides

face shields or masks

hard hats

hearing protection

MSDS

spill kit.

Personal protective equipmentmust be:

cleaned and fitted according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and OHS requirements

worn when required according to organisational requirements

stored according to organisational requirements.

Manufacturer specifications are found in:

databases

equipment specifications

MSDS

operator manuals

printed instruction leaflets

warranty documents.

Organisational requirements may include information found in:

briefing papers

job sheets

letters

memos

operations manuals

quality assurance documents

tender and contract documents

verbal or written instructions

work procedures.

Legislation and codes may include:

codes, including:

Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail

industry

commonwealth, state and territory legislation, including:

anti-discrimination

environmental protection

equal employment opportunity

freedom of information

industrial

OHS

trade practices

road laws.

Landfill cell assessment may include:

accessibility due to weather or ground conditions

cover material requirements for batter and stage of landfill development.

Potential hazards and risks are those identified by the organisation that may lead to:

damage to plant, vehicle or property

harm to the environment

illness or injury to employees, contractors or the public

injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work.

Hazards and risks may include:

broken glass

broken metal

compaction equipment

contamination

dust

fire

gases and fumes

hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)

narrow driveways

other vehicles and equipment

overhanging signs

projectiles

spark-producing equipment

unguarded conveyor belts

weather.

Safe operating procedures may include:

awareness of contamination sources

awareness of fire hazards

confined spaces procedures

compliance with handling, transport and storage requirements of dangerous goods and hazardous substances

emergency procedures, including emergency shut-down procedures

first aid

following MSDS

recognising hazards

observing right of way in incline and decline

observing speed limits

operating equipment, plant and machinery according to manufacturer specifications

safe handling of waste

wearing seatbelts

working safely around other personnel

working safely around tools, plant and equipment.

Safe operating procedures must result in:

containment of waste

operational equipment

clean and undamaged emergency and PPE.

Service checks may include:

air conditioner

air pressure

fuel

horn

lights

lubrication

oil

tyre pressure

water.

Waste type may include:

solid (non-hazardous), e.g. construction and demolition

liquid (non-hazardous), e.g. chemical and aqueous

hazardous – regulated, prescribed, quarantined, medical and clinical

recoverable resources, e.g. recyclable and green waste.

Cleanliness of plant and associated equipment may include:

cleaning products and fluids

high pressure water or air-hosing

shovelling

sweeping out

using decontamination products

vacuuming.

Record may include:

checks completed

defects identified

faults serviced

housekeeping undertaken

materials used

parts replaced

repairs and adjustments made.