Required skills

interpersonal skills to work in a team environment in a range of waste management activities

oral communication skills to

follow instructions

ask questions

raise awareness of environmental issues

request advice or further information

reading skills to interpret work requirements and material safety data sheets MSDS

selfmanagement skills to

organise work methodically

source organise and apply information

use information technology for specific tasks

Required knowledge

environmental management relating to

techniques to minimise erosion

waste types streams and characteristics

waste covering requirements and considerations

resource recovery options

industry standards

identification of

types of waste management situations and responses

waste nonconformances

relevant legislation

OHS requirements relating to

OHS hierarchy of control

potential hazards and risks in a waste management environment

emergency response procedures

relevant legislation

waste management provision including

legislation regulations and codes of practice applicable to specific waste management functions

organisational pricing schedules

organisational requirements and structure including workplace communication channels and procedures

potential resources to be recovered

terms and conditions of employment

waste management options

waste management hierarchy

duty of care

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 discussion in a training environment

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

interpret organisational information to understand and explain roles and responsibilities

research interpret and comply with a range of legislative and procedural requirements

apply interpersonal and communication techniques together with organisational and operational standards to build effective working relationships

explain 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

Identifying waste management industry vocational requirements 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 identification of the waste management industrys vocational requirements

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

CPPWMTA Identify wastes and hazards

CPPWMT3044A Identify wastes and hazards.

Applicable legislation and national standards may include:

Industry procedures may include:

OHS requirements may include:

Rights and responsibilities of employees may include:

Rights and responsibilities of employers may include:

Opportunities for development may include:

Waste minimisationhierarchy may include: