Required skills

analytical skills to

identify hazards and risks

identify waste types and waste nonconformances

to identify and segregate waste including

identifying opportunities for resource recovery

maintaining landfill cell covers

basic gardening including

clearing

lawn mowing

pruning

interpersonal skills to

work in a team environment

lead teams

literacy skills to

label waste

write reports

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

give directions

problemsolving skills to select plant and equipment

technical skills to

operate and maintain disposal site plant and equipment

undertake basic cleaning of plant and equipment

technology skills to use computers

selfmanagement skills to

apply signalling techniques

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

handle waste nonconformances

organise work methodically

use emergency and PPE

Required knowledge

environmental management relating to

techniques to minimise erosion

waste types streams and characteristics

waste covering requirements and considerations

industry standards and legislation

functions of plant equipment and materials to facilitate

operation of plant and equipment

cleaning and maintenance of plant and equipment

plant shutdown lockout and isolation procedures

identification of

waste contaminants

waste nonconformances

types of waste cover materials their uses and benefits

waste storage requirements

drainage clearing techniques

sample tests

landfill cover requirements and considerations

basic road maintenance requirements

identification of segregated waste types including containment and isolation of hazardous waste

OHS requirements relating to

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

potential hazards and risks relating to

disposal sites

emergency response procedures

service requirements for disposing of waste including

client requirements

duty of care

organisational requirements

reporting requirements

waste management options

waste management hierarchy

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 displaying the maintenance requirements 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

select emergency and PPE

identify potential hazards and risks to maintenance activities

respond effectively to pest management

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

Maintaining 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 maintenance 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

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.

Waste sitemay include:

Plant may include:

Equipment may include:

Landscape materials may include:

Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:

Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:

Personal protective equipmentmust be:

Organisational requirements may include information found in:

Legislation and codes may include:

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

Potential hazards and risks may include:

Repairs to normal wear and damage to road may include:

Preventative action to avoid further erosion may include:

Pest management response may include:

Drains may include: