Required skills

analytical skills to

identify hazards and risks safely and efficiently

identify waste types and waste nonconformances

interpret audit plan

source organise and apply information

use recording equipment

use photographic equipment

use PPE

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 liaise and consult

follow instructions

reading skills to interpret

maps

plans

documents

work requirements and material safety data sheets MSDS

selfmanagement skills to

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

apply accuracy and attention to detail

apply decision making

comply with OHS standards

organise work methodically

use applicable information technology

written communication skills to

write reports

develop documentation

develop surveys

Required knowledge

environmental management relating to

waste types streams and characteristics

resource recovery options

OHS requirements relating to

OHS hierarchy of control

potential hazards and risks in a waste management environment

identification of

waste nonconformances

unanticipated waste

waste nonconformance procedures

waste containment

waste disposal and recovery routes

waste audit processes including

interpreting waste audit plans

understanding benefits and outcomes from conducting a waste audit

visual assessment procedures

available reprocessing options

material densities

sampling and recording techniques

nature and significance of waste minimisation hierarchy

potential hazards and risks

service requirements for waste audits including

duty of care in provision of service

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

waste management hierarchy

waste management options

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 of carrying out a waste audit

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 sort measure and record waste

identify unanticipated waste

conduct an accurate and valid waste audit

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

client audit requirements for workplace portfolio case studies if required

work plans and approved specifications

results of sampling

forms and procedures manuals

surveys and reports

Method of assessment

The process of carrying out a waste audit 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 audit 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

CPPWMTA Plan waste audits

CPPWMT4001A Plan waste audits

CPPWMTA Review evaluate and document waste assessment findings

CPPWMT4003A Review, evaluate and document waste assessment findings.

Audit plan may include:

Equipment required may include:

Details relating to access to site and site requirements include:

Site 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:

Potential job requirement hazards and risks include:

Audit material may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Audit activity details should include: