Required skills

analytical skills to

identify hazards and risks

identify waste types and waste nonconformances

identify and segregate waste including

moving placing and compacting waste in a landfill cell to create a batter

segregating valuable resources in composite materials

storage operations

interpersonal skills to work in a team environment

literacy skills to

document and report on waste compaction outcomes

write labels

read and interpret

job sheets

graduated devices

work requirements and material safety data sheets MSDS

oral communication skills to

ask questions

listen actively

provide information

technical skills to facilitate

basic cleaning and maintenance of plant and equipment

plant and equipment operation used for compaction

selection of plant and equipment

plant shutdown lockout and isolation procedures

selfmanagement skills to

apply signalling techniques

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

handle waste nonconformances

organise work methodically

use emergency and PPE

work in confined spaces

Required knowledge

identification of

waste contaminants

waste nonconformances

waste types streams and characteristics

waste batter requirements

waste placement and compaction techniques

potential hazards and risks relating to

waste placement and compaction

emergency response procedures

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

OHS requirements relating to

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

plant equipment and materials to facilitate

operation of waste compaction plant and equipment

cleaning and maintenance of plant and equipment

plant shutdown lockout and isolation procedures

standard maintenance requirements

waste management provision including

client requirements

duty of care

organisational requirements

signage requirements

regulated waste compatibilities

reporting requirements

waste management options

waste management hierarchy

waste site management plan

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 observation of practical demonstration in the workplace or in a simulated environment that enables the placement and compaction of waste

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

determine waste placement and compaction requirements

conduct visual check of plant

conduct service checks

identify potential hazards and risks to waste placement and compaction

observe OHS requirements

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an offsite 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

Placing and compacting waste 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 placement and compaction of waste

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

CPPCMNB Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

CPPCMN3001B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

CPPCMNA Contribute to workplace safety arrangements

CPPCMN3003A Contribute to workplace safety arrangements

CPPWMTA Cover waste

CPPWMT3021A Cover waste.

Job sheet may include:

Plantmay include:

Associated equipment may include:

Waste placement may include:

Compaction may include:

Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:

Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:

Personal protective equipmentmust be:

Manufacturer specifications are found in:

Organisational requirements may include information found in:

Legislation and codes may include:

Landfill cell assessment may include:

Potential hazards and risks are those identified by the organisation that may lead to:

Hazards and risks may include:

Safe operating procedures may include:

Safe operating procedures must result in:

Service checks may include:

Waste type may include:

Cleanliness of plant and associated equipment may include:

Record may include: