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. | Minimise effects of pollution when transporting waste. | 1.1. | Precautions are taken to protect the environment when maintaining, operating and driving equipment and vehicles according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
| 1.2. | Vehicle loads are contained securely according to manufacturer specifications and organisational and compliance requirements. |
| 1.3. | Waste is deposited in designated waste receptacles according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
2. | Transport hazardous waste safely. | 2.1. | Routes for vehicles carrying hazardous loads are planned to minimise risk to the environment in the event of accident or spillage according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
| 2.2. | Safety data sheet (SDS) instructions are followed to safely transport and dispose of hazardous waste according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
| 2.3. | Waste transport details are recorded according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
3. | Identify and communicate environmental issues. | 3.1. | Waste management hierarchy and waste minimisation strategies are identified. |
| 3.2. | Opportunities to communicate waste minimisation strategies are identified according to organisational requirements. |
| 3.3. | Relevant personnel are advised of waste management approach and impact of waste on the environment 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 also follow environmental policies and procedures while transporting waste on two separate occasions.
While transporting above waste, the person must:
take precautions, as specified in the range of conditions, to protect the environment when maintaining, operating and driving equipment and vehicles
check to ensure that vehicle loads are securely contained
safely transport hazardous waste including planning vehicle routes which minimise risk to the environment in the event of an accident or spillage
deposit waste in designated waste disposal receptacles
follow safety data sheet (SDS) instructions when transporting and disposing of hazardous waste
follow organisational procedures and comply with regulatory and legal requirements
operate and maintain vehicles efficiently to minimise environmental impact
explain to relevant personnel the impact of waste on the environment, the importance of waste management strategies, and how they relate to the waste management hierarchy.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
areas to avoid when transporting regulated and environmentally hazardous waste
classifications of waste
driving techniques to minimise pollution
impact of waste on the environment
licence requirements for transporting waste
organisational policies and procedures and regulatory and legal requirements relating to transporting waste.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
personal protective equipment (PPE), as specified by organisational requirements
vehicle for transporting waste, 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.