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 process audit. | 1.1. | Waste process audit objectives are identified from consultation withrelevant personnel and organisational procedures, and where available, findings of waste assessments. |
| 1.2. | Written approval for waste process audit is obtained from client according to organisational requirements. |
| 1.3. | Equipment required to conduct waste process audit is obtained and used according to organisational requirements. |
| 1.4. | Specific site requirements are identified and followed in consultation with client according to organisational requirements. |
| 1.5. | Hazards and risks are identified and managed or reported according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
| 1.6. | Waste process audit is organised to cause minimum disruption to site processes and operations. |
2. | Carry out waste process audit activities. | 2.1. | Waste process audit is conducted according to organisational and compliance requirements. |
| 2.2 | Waste processes are identified and documented according to organisational requirements. |
| 2.3. | Produced waste streams are quantified, characterised and sourced to identify how and why they are generated. |
| 2.4. | Relevant personnel are interviewed to identify operational and process characteristics. |
3. | Record and report waste process audit findings. | 3.1. | Waste process audit data is compiled and presented to client according to organisational requirements. |
| 3.2. | Details of waste process audit activities are recorded according to 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 undertake two waste process audits.
While conducting above waste process audits, the person must:
consult with client to negotiate, agree and organise auditing processes and timeframes and obtain the client’s written approval for the audit
identify and comply with specific site requirements, as specified in the range of conditions
work safely to identify and manage or report hazards and risks at the audit site, and while using equipment, as specified in the range of conditions
interview site personnel to obtain operational and waste information
observe, assess and record waste processes including quantifying, characterising and sourcing produced waste streams to identify how and why they are generated
compile and present waste process audit findings
follow organisational policies and procedures and 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
industry-accepted waste audit processes, including:
common reasons for undertaking a waste process audit
methods used to assess waste types, streams and characteristics
waste minimisation hierarchy
sampling and recording techniques
types of client waste management surveys and their uses
site scoping
organisational policies and procedures and regulatory and legal requirements relating to waste process audits
waste containment methods
waste disposal and recovery methods
waste non-conformances.
The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:
equipment:
computer, software and 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.