Required skills

analytical skills to

identify hazards and risks

identify waste types and waste nonconformances

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

oral communication skills to

request advice or further information

listen actively

consult

follow instructions

reading skills to interpret

documents

work requirements and material safety data sheets MSDS

selfmanagement skills to

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

apply accuracy and attention to detail

organise work methodically

source organise and apply information

use photographic equipment

use PPE

use information technology applicable to task

use communications equipment twoway radio mobile phone

written communication skills for

report writing

documentation

Required knowledge

environmental management relating to

waste types streams and characteristics

resource recovery options

industry standards

identification of

waste nonconformances

unanticipated waste

waste nonconformance procedures

waste containment

waste disposal and recovery routes

waste assessment processes

site scoping

estimating resource needs

safe and efficient work practices in hazard and risk identification

possible benefits and outcomes from conducting a waste assessment

visual assessment procedures

available reprocessing options

material densities

sampling and recording techniques

potential hazards and risks

service requirements for waste assessment activities including

duty of care

OHS requirements

organisational pricing schedules

organisational requirements and structure including workplace communication channels and procedures

legislation regulations and codes of practice specific to waste assessment activities 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 of how to plan and conduct waste assessments

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 waste and material types

visually estimate waste volumes

apply an understanding of material flows and organisational processes

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

results of sampling

forms and procedures manuals

Method of assessment

The waste assessment process must meet the objectives of the client and 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 assessment 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 of competency relevant to the job function for example

CPPWMTA Review evaluate and document waste assessment findings

CPPWMT4003A Review, evaluate and document waste assessment findings.

Client may include:

Benefits may include:

Limitations may include:

Waste streams may include:

OHS requirements may include:

Legislation and codes may include:

Resources may include:

Resource management processes may include:

Waste assessment outcomes and objectives may include:

Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:

Emergency and personal protective equipmentcould also include:

Personal protective equipmentmust be:

Issues impacting on waste generation may include:

Personnel training may include:

Site review may include:

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

Hazards and risks may include: