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 to monitor waste disposal site. | 1.1. | Monitoring requirements are identified and communicated to relevant personnel according to organisation and compliance requirements. |
| 1.2. | Testing and sampling requirements are identified and scheduled. |
| 1.3. | Materials, tools and equipment including personal protective equipment (PPE) are selected, checked and organised according to monitoring requirements. |
| 1.4. | Hazards and risks are identified and managed or reported according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
| 1.5. | Supervisory processes, checks and measures are used to ensure work is completed within specified timeframes. |
2. | Monitor batters, landfill cells and drainage systems. | 2.1. | Covered batters, cells and drains are checked and problems are managed or reported according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
| 2.2. | Drainage systems and grease traps are monitored and problems are managed or reported according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
| 2.3 | Sample of drainage liquid is taken and contamination levels and characteristics are assessed according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
3. | Monitor waste and surrounding environment. | 3.1. | Tests are organised and monitored according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
| 3.2. | Condition of infrastructure at waste site is assessed and necessary maintenance is identified according to organisational requirements. |
| 3.3. | Details of monitoring activities are recorded according to organisational and compliance 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 monitor two different waste disposal sites, including for each:
assessing batters, landfill cells and drainage systems and sampling and assessing drainage liquid for contamination
assessing waste and the surrounding environment, including testing to ensure that odour, gas and noise levels comply with acceptable levels
assessing the condition of waste site infrastructure including fences, roads and signs and identifying maintenance requirements
managing or reporting identified issues from the above assessment activities.
While monitoring above waste disposal sites, the person must:
consult with relevant personnel to identify work activities, and to explain monitoring procedures
prepare for monitoring activities by identifying and organising required materials, tools and equipment, as specified in the range of conditions
organise and schedule testing and sampling activities
use supervisory methods, checks and measures to ensure that work is completed within specified timeframes
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
contingency measures which can be applied where testing and sampling results indicate non-compliances
hazards and risks associated with waste including hazardous substances and dangerous goods
organisational policies and procedures and regulatory and legal requirements relating to monitoring waste disposal sites
supervisory techniques and methods
techniques to minimise erosion at waste disposal sites
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:
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.