Required skills

interpersonal skills to

work in a team environment

lead teams

technical skills to facilitate

plant and equipment operation including computer operation and problem solving

basic cleaning and maintenance of plant and equipment

selection of plant and equipment

reading skills to interpret

plans

documents

problemsolving skills to identify hazards and risks

selfmanagement skills to

apply signalling techniques

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

organise work methodically

keep records

use information technology to complete tasks

use emergency and PPE

oral communication skills to

ask questions

listen actively

consult

give instructions

provide information

planning and initiative skills to supervise teams including

providing guidance

demonstrating functions associated with waste management

implementing change

undertaking quality control inspections

critical thinking skills to implement waste management plan identifying

resource needs

hazards and risks

written communication skills for

report writing

documentation

Required knowledge

environmental issues relating to

life cycle of products renew reuse and recycle

environmental regulations

renewable energy

identification of

waste types streams and characteristics

waste nonconformances

unanticipated waste

hazardous waste

waste nonconformance procedures

waste containment

waste disposal and recovery routes

OHS requirements relating to

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

resource recovery options relating to

valuable resources within materials

potential resources to be recovered

waste assessment review including

analysing waste practices

analysing previous assessment plans and assessment processes

incorporating standard audit requirements and procedures

incorporating nature and significance of waste minimisation hierarchy

incorporating types of client waste management surveys and their uses

waste management provision 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 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 or in discussion relaying the implementation of waste management plans

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 waste management plan requirements

implement new processes and procedures

organise education and training

monitor outcomes of a waste management plan incorporating 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

Waste management plans must be implemented in line 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 implementing a waste management plan

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 Select and obtain waste management plant equipment and materials

CPPWMT4027A Select and obtain waste management plant, equipment and materials

CPPWMTA Determine waste management services

CPPWMT4030A Determine waste management services

CPPWMTA Inform and educate clients on waste management issues

CPPWMT4032A Inform and educate clients on waste management issues

CPPWMTA Educate public on waste management issues

CPPWMT5033A Educate public on waste management issues.

Waste management plan may include:

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

Hazards and risks may include:

Appropriate persons may include:

Equipment includes:

Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:

Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:

Organisational requirementsmay include:

Maintain PPE must include:

Legislation and codesmay include:

Review of waste management plan may include: