Assessor Resource

CPPWMT3044A
Identify wastes and hazards

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency supports individuals with responsibilities for identifying wastes and potential hazards and risks in a team environment. It includes following direction, systems and plans, as well as recognising the need for expert advice.

This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify a range of wastes and potential hazards and risks that may be present in the work environment.

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

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.

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.

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 a range of waste streams, hazardous wastes and waste contaminants

identify a range of potential hazards and risks present in the workplace

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

The process of identifying waste and hazards must meet industry expectations. 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 identification of waste and hazards.

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:

CPPWMT3005A Identify and segregate waste

CPPWMT3014A Manually sort waste.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

analytical skills to:

identify hazards and risks

identify waste types and waste non-conformances

segregate valuable resources in composite materials

segregate waste types, including potentially hazardous waste

interpersonal skills to work in a team environment

literacy skills to:

list potential hazards and risks

document and keep records

read and interpret:

emergency requirements

hazard advice

job sheets

work requirements and material safety data sheets (MSDS)

oral communication skills to:

follow instructions

provide information

ask questions

self-management skills to:

apply signalling techniques

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

plan and undertake routine tasks

prioritise duties

use emergency and personal protective equipment (PPE)

Required knowledge

identification of:

waste contaminants

waste monitoring procedures

waste non-conformances

waste non-conformance handling procedures

waste types

waste management options

waste storage requirements

waste disposal and recovery routes

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

emergency response procedures relating to:

confined space procedures

duty of care

identification of work areas, including location of:

alarms

emergency equipment

communications equipment

coding systems

environmental agencies

environmental regulations

reporting requirements

signalling techniques

waste management hierarchy

waste containment methods and isolation of emergencies

occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements relating to:

chemical storage and decanting

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

basic first aid appropriate to likely hazards and risks in work environment

potential hazards and risks relating to:

dangerous goods

potential incidents

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.

Waste characteristics may include:

density

level of contamination

quality

shape

size

volume

weight.

Waste stream may include:

construction and demolition

dangerous goods

green waste

hazardous substances

municipal waste.

Waste categories 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.

Hazardous and dangerous waste may include:

all waste depending on the condition, environment and personal exposure

biological products

blood products

chemicals

electrical wiring

glass

hospital waste

leaking containers

medical waste

needles and syringes

oil and petrol.

Non-conforming waste may include:

contamination

hazardous or dangerous waste

inferior quality and unacceptable waste streams.

Contaminants may include:

sunlight

infestation

mixing waste types

rot or mould

waterlogging.

Other potential hazards and risks are those 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

compaction equipment

contamination

dust

fire

hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)

narrow driveways

other vehicles and equipment

overhanging signs

projectiles

spark-producing equipment

unguarded conveyor belts

weather.

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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
Waste characteristics are identified. 
Types of wastes are differentiated by waste stream or waste categories. 
Hazardous and dangerous waste and non-conforming waste are detailed. 
Contaminants present in waste are noted. 
Further information on waste is obtained by questioning appropriate personnel to ensure correct identification. 

Forms

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