Required skills

analytical skills to

identify hazards and risks

identify waste types and waste nonconformances

oral communication skills to

request advice or further information

listen actively

consult

written communication skills for

report writing

documentation

reading skills to interpret

maps

plans

data and documentation

numeracy skills including

measurements

calculations weights volumes and quantities

estimation

interpersonal skills to liaise with clients

selfmanagement skills to

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

apply accuracy and attention to detail

organise work methodically

source organise and apply information

use recording equipment

use photographic equipment

use applicable information technology

use communications equipment twoway radio mobile phone

Required knowledge

environmental management relating to

waste types streams and characteristics

resource recovery options

identification of

waste nonconformances

unanticipated waste

waste nonconformance procedures

waste containment

waste disposal and recovery routes

waste assessment processes

visual assessment procedures

available reprocessing options

material densities

sampling and recording techniques

potential hazards and risks

waste assessment review

scoping site

analysing waste practices and resource needs

analysing previous assessment plans and assessment processes

outlining possible benefits and outcomes from conducting a waste assessment

incorporating standard audit requirements and procedures

incorporating nature and significance of waste minimisation hierarchy

incorporating types of client waste management surveys and their uses

service requirements for waste assessment activities including

duty of care

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

OHS requirements relating to

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

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 discussion relaying the review evaluation and documentation of waste assessment findings

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

review waste assessment findings

identify and evaluate reasons and causes of waste assessment results

incorporate OHS requirements into waste assessment

provide client with documented evaluation of assessment findings

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

Method of assessment

Reviewing and evaluating waste assessment findings 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 the review and evaluation of waste assessment

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 Carry out waste audits

CPPWMT4002A Carry out waste audits.

Client may include:

Details relating to access to site and site requirements include:

Waste assessment dataincludes:

Hazards and risks include:

Site may include: