Assessor Resource

CPPWMT3042A
Follow environmental policies and procedures when transporting waste

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency supports individuals with responsibilities for conducting waste management activity. It includes contributing to the implementation of developed operational procedures, as well as recognising the need for expert advice.

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to ensure that the necessary precautions are taken when transporting waste. It focuses on protecting the environment while conducting waste management operational functions. It requires the ability to organise activity and apply safe work practices.

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

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

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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 discussion relaying environmental policies and procedures when transporting 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:

identify types of pollution and how pollution can be minimised

operate vehicle in a manner that minimises pollution

apply understanding of waste minimisation hierarchy

apply understanding of organisational environmental policies.

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 forms and procedures manuals.

Method of assessment

The process of transporting waste must comply with environmental policies and procedures, as well as 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 following of environmental policies and procedures when transporting 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 of competency relevant to the job function, for example:

CPPCMN3001B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

CPPWMT3015A Move waste using loadshifting equipment.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

driving ability to facilitate safe and efficient driving

interpersonal skills to work in a team environment

literacy skills to:

report on waste movements and loading activity

read and interpret:

graduated devices

procedure guidelines

specifications

work requirements and MSDS

numeracy skills to:

measure weights and volumes

measure waste

oral communication skills to:

ask questions

follow instructions

provide clear information

listen actively

problem-solving skills to:

identify hazards and risks

segregate valuable resources in waste

self-management skills to:

apply signalling techniques

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

identify routes

organise work methodically

safely load and unload waste

use emergency and personal protective equipment (PPE)

work in confined spaces

Required knowledge

driving:

licence requirements

road laws

map reading

driving techniques for minimising pollution

areas to avoid when transporting regulated and environmentally hazardous waste

environmental policy, including:

impact of waste on the environment

environmental protection legislative requirements

identification of:

waste contaminants

waste non-conformances

waste types, streams and characteristics

loading and unloading methods

equipment load weight requirements

types of loading equipment

waste loading and unloading and moving hazards

requirements for handling and transporting waste

waste processing equipment

occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to:

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

public health and safety requirements

vehicle and equipment checks for pollution

potential hazards and risks relating to:

waste loading and unloading techniques

emergency response procedures

service requirements for transporting waste, including:

client requirements

duty of care

organisational requirements

reporting requirements

waste management options

public requirements

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.

Equipment may include:

barriers and warning signs

communications equipment

compactors

conveyors

generators

hoses

lifting equipment

loadshifting equipment

PPE

pumps

recording equipment

scales

skips

sorting tables

storage containers

tools

trailers

trolleys

vacuums

weighbridge

waste containers.

Pollution may include:

gas

noise

oils

waste

water.

Organisational requirements may include information found in:

briefing papers

job sheets

letters

memos

operations manuals

quality assurance documents

verbal or written instructions

work procedures.

Manufacturer specifications are found in:

equipment specifications

instruction leaflets

operator manuals.

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.

Routine checks may include checks conducted as part of:

operational vehicle use (prior to and following use)

standard maintenance checks.

Cleaning of vehicles may include:

removing and disposing of wastes from the vehicle before washing

using environmentally friendly cleaning products

washing in designated washing bays.

Waste may include the following categories:

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.

Environmental policyaddresses environmental issues and may include:

air and water pollution

biodiversity protection and protection of natural resources

carbon emission

ecosystem management

wildlife and endangered species.

Waste minimisation hierarchy may include:

by level of weighting importance:

avoid

dispose

reduce

recycle

re-use.

Relevant personnel may include:

client

householder

management

waste generator personnel.

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Precautions are taken to ensure spilt fuel, lubricants and chemicals do not pollute the environment. 
Equipment and vehicles are operated and driven efficiently to minimise pollution of the air environment through excessive exhaust emissions. 
Unnecessary running of engine and equipment operation is avoided to minimise pollution of the air environment. 
Vehicle loads are contained securely and according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and legislation and codes to ensure the surrounding environment is not contaminated or littered. 
Routine checks are conducted to ensure emission control equipment on vehicle is operating correctly. 
Suitable precautions are taken during the cleaning of vehicles not to pollute the environment. 
Waste is deposited in designated waste disposal bins according to environmental policy. 

Forms

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