Required skills

analytical skills to

identify hazards and risks

identify waste types and waste nonconformances

segregate valuable resources in composite materials

segregate waste types including potentially hazardous waste

interpersonal skills to work in a team environment

literacy skills to

list potential hazards and risks

document and keep records

read and interpret

emergency requirements

hazard advice

job sheets

work requirements and material safety data sheets MSDS

oral communication skills to

follow instructions

provide information

ask questions

selfmanagement skills to

apply signalling techniques

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

plan and undertake routine tasks

prioritise duties

use emergency and personal protective equipment PPE

Required knowledge

identification of

waste contaminants

waste monitoring procedures

waste nonconformances

waste nonconformance handling procedures

waste types

waste management options

waste storage requirements

waste disposal and recovery routes

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

emergency response procedures relating to

confined space procedures

duty of care

identification of work areas including location of

alarms

emergency equipment

communications equipment

coding systems

environmental agencies

environmental regulations

reporting requirements

signalling techniques

waste management hierarchy

waste containment methods and isolation of emergencies

occupational health and safety OHS requirements relating to

chemical storage and decanting

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

basic first aid appropriate to likely hazards and risks in work environment

potential hazards and risks relating to

dangerous goods

potential incidents

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

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

identify a range of waste streams hazardous wastes and waste contaminants

identify a range of potential hazards and risks present in the workplace

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

The process of identifying waste and hazards must meet industry expectations 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 waste and hazards

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 of competency relevant to the job function for example

CPPWMTA Identify and segregate waste

CPPWMT3005A Identify and segregate waste

CPPWMTA Manually sort waste

CPPWMT3014A Manually sort waste.

Waste characteristics may include:

Waste stream may include:

Waste categories may include:

Hazardous and dangerous waste may include:

Non-conforming waste may include:

Contaminants may include:

Other potential hazards and risks are those that may lead to:

Hazards and risks may include: