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 observing practical demonstration in the workplace, or in a simulated environment, of the monitoring of a waste disposal site.

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 monitoring requirements, including special tests

recognise potential hazards and risks to monitoring activities

monitor landfill cells, drainage systems and landfill environment

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

Monitoring a disposal site must comply with 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 monitoring of a disposal site.

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 relevant to the job function, for example:

CPPCMN3001B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

CPPCMN4007A Manage workplace safety arrangements

CPPWMT3023A Maintain waste disposal sites.

Required skills

analytical skills to:

identify hazards and risks

identify waste types and waste non-conformances

segregate valuable resources

oral communication skills to:

ask questions

listen actively

provide information

give directions

literacy skills to:

label

report on waste segregation outcomes

read and interpret:

job sheets

graduated devices

work requirements and material safety data sheets (MSDS)

interpersonal skills to:

work in a team environment

lead teams

provide guidance

self-management skills to:

apply signalling techniques

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

handle waste non-conformances

organise work methodically

use emergency and PPE

material handling skills to:

identify opportunities for resource recovery

cover and compact waste and roads

technical skills to facilitate:

plant and equipment operation, including computer operation and problem solving

basic cleaning and maintenance of plant and equipment

selection of plant and equipment

planning and initiative skills to supervise teams, including:

providing guidance

demonstrating functions associated with disposal site

planning and problem solving in tasks

Required knowledge

environmental management relating to:

techniques to minimise erosion

waste types, streams and characteristics

waste covering requirements and considerations

industry standards and legislation

identification of:

waste contaminants

waste non-conformances

types of waste cover materials, their uses and benefits

drainage systems

sample tests

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

potential hazards and risks relating to:

disposal sites

emergency response procedures

waste management provision, including:

client requirements

duty of care

organisational requirements

reporting requirements

waste management options

waste management hierarchy

waste site management plan

OHS requirements relating to:

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

emergency response procedures

principles of supervision, including:

leading by example

providing or organising training

establishing work plans

monitoring work activity and team outputs

establishing effective communication channels

plant, equipment and materials to facilitate:

operation of plant and equipment

cleaning and maintenance of plant and equipment

plant shut-down, lock-out and isolation procedures

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.

Monitoring requirements may include checks on:

air emissions

drainage systems

ground water

landfill cells

landfill environment:

gases

noise

odour

special requirements.

Waste sitemay include:

landfill

materials recovery facility

processing plant

transfer station

treatment plant

waste generator site.

Organisational requirements may include information found in:

briefing papers

job sheets

letters

memos

operations manuals

policy and procedures documents

quality assurance documents

site development plans

tender and contract documents

training materials

verbal or written instructions

work procedures.

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.

Special testing requirements may include:

organising specialists

scheduling

sampling.

Equipment may include:

barriers and warning signs

communications equipment

compactors

computer and associated hardware and software

conveyors

dozers

earthmoving equipment

forklifts

generators

hoses

lawnmowers

lifting equipment

loadshifting equipment

pumps

safety barriers and signage

sampling equipment

scales

scrapers

skips

sorting tables

storage container

testing equipment

tractor

trucks:

articulated

rigid

vacuums

waste containers

weighbridge.

Materials may include:

cell cover materials

cleaning fluids

cleaning rags

fertiliser

fuel

fuses

globes

gravel for wet weather tipping areas

lawn seed

lubricants

oil

pesticides

plant protection covers

plants

road repairing materials, including:

compacted materials

dirt

gravel

sand

water.

Supervisory processes may include:

delegating

implementing

monitoring

overseeing

planning

reviewing

targeting practices to meet deadlines.

Time available may include considering:

client instructions

contingencies

past experiences

skills and experience of operatives

location of project

methods to be employed

resources and equipment to be used.

Potential hazards and risks are those identified by the organisation 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.

Potential hazards and risks may include:

broken glass

broken metal

compaction equipment

contamination

dust

fire

gases and fumes

hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)

narrow driveways

other vehicles and equipment

overhanging signs

projectiles

spark-producing equipment

unguarded conveyor belts

weather.

Emergency and personal protective equipmentmust include:

communications equipment

eye protection, such as goggles and protective glasses

eyewash kit

fire extinguishers

first aid kit

footwear

gloves

overalls and protective clothing.

Emergency and personal protective equipmentcould also include:

breathing apparatus

emergency procedure guides

face shields or masks

hard hats

hearing protection

MSDS

spill kit.

Personal protective equipmentmust be:

cleaned and fitted according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and OHS requirements

worn when required according to organisational requirements

stored according to organisational requirements.

Drains may include:

grease traps

groundwater cut-off drains

leachate collection system drains

silt traps.

Leachate may include:

dissolved and suspended material

liquid that drains or leaches from a landfill.

Contamination may include:

exposure to sunlight

infestation

mixing with other waste types

rot or mould

waterlogging.

Documentation may include recording:

checks completed

defects identified

faults serviced

housekeeping undertaken

materials used

parts replaced

repairs and adjustments made.