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 for waste audit. | 1.1. | Waste audit plan is reviewed to identify work and compliance requirements. |
| 1.2. | Equipment required to conduct audit is obtained according to organisational requirements. |
| 1.3. | Specific site requirements are identified and followed according to waste audit plan and organisational requirements. |
| 1.4. | Hazards and risks are identified and managed or reported according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
| 1.5. | Audit site is set up to ensure safe and accurate data collection in consultation with relevant personnel. |
2. | Conduct waste audit. | 2.1. | Waste audit is conducted according to waste audit plan and organisational and compliance requirements. |
| 2.2 | Waste stream is isolated to allow accurate audit according to waste audit plan. |
| 2.3. | Waste is identified, sorted, measured and recorded to ensure validity of data collection. |
| 2.4. | Unanticipated waste is identified and included in data collection. |
| 2.5. | Waste audit is completed, and waste and equipment are removed and site is restored to previous condition according to waste audit plan. |
3. | Record waste audit findings. | 3.1. | Waste audit data is compiled and presented to relevant personnel according to organisational requirements. |
| 3.2. | Waste audit activity details are recorded according to audit plan and 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 conduct two waste audits.
While conducting above waste audits, the person must:
consult with site personnel to set up the audit site and carry out data collection activities
conduct a waste audit which complies with the waste audit plan, including:
identifying, sorting, measuring and recording waste
identifying unanticipated waste
validating the results
obtain and use equipment required to conduct the audit
record and compile waste audit data for presentation to relevant personnel
record waste audit activity details, as specified in the range of conditions
follow organisational procedures to work safely and comply with regulatory and legal requirements.
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:
classifications of waste
hazards and risks associated with waste including hazardous substances and dangerous goods
organisational policies and procedures and regulatory and legal requirements relating to waste audits
waste audit processes, including:
available reprocessing options
material densities
nature and significance of waste minimisation hierarchy
potential hazards and risks
sampling and recording techniques
unanticipated waste
visual assessment procedures
waste containment methods
waste disposal and recovery methods
waste non-conformances
waste resource recovery and management options
waste types, streams and characteristics.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
computer and relevant software to document waste audit outcomes
personal protective equipment (PPE), as specified by organisational requirements
relationships with team members and supervisor:
working in a team.
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.