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. |
1 | Identify requirements for waste and recyclable products | 1.1 | Identify waste products from the production process in terms of the material type, toxicity, recyclability, flammability and reactivity |
| 1.2 | Identify sources of waste and approved locations for storage of each waste type based on regulatory requirements and workplace approved policies and procedures |
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2 | Develop waste and recycling procedures | 2.1 | Identify requirements for handling, disposing or recycling waste |
| 2.2 | Develop storage and handling policies and procedures |
| 2.3 | Publish and post waste management procedures in appropriate locations |
| 2.4 | Identify and retain contractors for disposal of waste |
| 2.5 | Train or arrange training for relevant employees in waste management procedures required by the organisation |
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3 | Develop waste record systems | 3.1 | Instigate and monitor data collection methods to record wastage rates |
| 3.2 | Produce and introduce appropriate proformas to record details of waste collection storage, recycling or waste disposal |
| 3.3 | Establish and maintain reporting relationships among appropriate personnel and complete reports as required |
Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and demonstrate the ability to:
read and interpret procedures, job specifications, material labels and safety data sheets (SDS)
identify existing policies and procedures relevant to waste disposal and recycling
determine sources and quantities of waste
plan the handling and storage of waste for recycling and disposal processes
retain contractors to meet waste disposal/recycling requirements
establish systems to record and report recycling and disposal of waste products
develop and communicate procedures for handling and storage of waste for recycling and disposal
determine training needs to support the procedures and provide/arrange for training
monitor key variables, including:
amount and type of waste to be disposed of
numbers of personnel to be employed in the process and where
nature and type of the waste management process
types of records to be kept or documentation to be provided
activities of waste collection employees
variations to and changes to waste management systems
waste management/environmental issues
safety requirements
distinguish between causes of problems, including:
operational problems
materials properties/variations/contamination
process abnormalities
procedural errors/performance issues
recognise and prioritise problems requiring action
resolve routine and non-routine problems
communicate effectively with team/work group and supervisors
complete workplace records
do basic arithmetical manipulations, including additions, subtractions, divisions, fractions and percentages.
Must provide evidence that demonstrates knowledge relevant to their job sufficient to operate independently and to solve routine and non-routine problems, including knowledge of:
types of waste being produced in the work environment, materials characteristics
common methods for disposal and/or recycling for types of waste being produced
types and application of waste retrieval equipment, materials, processes and procedures
function and principles of operation of waste equipment
regulatory framework relevant to waste disposal and recycling in the work environment
human resource practices which encourage and support staff to implement procedures
dispute resolution procedures
organisation policies and procedures relevant to the work environment/job role
hierarchy of control
hazards that may arise in the job/work environment and:
their possible causes
potential consequences
appropriate risk controls.
The unit should be assessed holistically and the judgement of competence shall be based on a holistic assessment of the evidence.
The collection of performance evidence is best done from a report and/or folio of evidence drawn from:
a single project which provides sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria
multiple smaller projects which together provide sufficient evidence of the requirements of all the elements and performance criteria.
A third-party report, or similar, may be needed to testify to the work done by the individual, particularly when the project has been done as part of a project team.
Assessment should use a real project in an operational workplace. Where this is not possible or where personal safety or environmental damage are limiting factors assessment must occur using a sufficiently rigorous simulated environment that reflects realistic operational workplace conditions. This must cover all aspects of workplace performance, including environment, task skills, task management skills, contingency management skills and job role environment skills.
Assessment in a simulated environment should use evidence collected from demonstration of skills and one or more of:
walk-throughs
pilot plant operation
industry-based case studies/scenarios
‘what ifs’.
Knowledge evidence may be collected concurrently with performance evidence or through an independent process, such as workbooks, written assessments or interviews.
Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.
Conditions for assessment must include access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required, including relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications associated with this unit.
Foundation skills are integral to competent performance of the unit and should not be assessed separately.
Assessors must satisfy the assessor competency requirements that are in place at the time of the assessment as set by the VET regulator.
In addition the assessor or anyone acting in subject matter expert role in assessment shall demonstrate both technical competency and currency. If the assessor cannot demonstrate technical competency and currency they shall assess with a subject matter expert who does meet these requirements.
Technical competence can be demonstrated through one or more of:
relevant VET or other qualification/Statement of Attainment
appropriate workplace experience undertaking the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
appropriate workplace experience supervising/evaluating the type of work being assessed under routine and non-routine conditions
Currency can be demonstrated through one or more of:
being currently employed undertaking the type of work being assessed
being employed by the organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed and having maintained currency in accordance with that organisation’s policies and procedures
having consulted/had contact with an organisation undertaking the type of work being assessed within the last twelve months, the consultation/contact being related to assessment
conducting on the job training/assessments of the type of work being assessed
being an active member of a relevant professional body and participating in activities relevant to the assessment of this type of work.