Required skills

basic numeracy skills to

estimate quantities

measure and calculate

volumes

weights

material balances

time

interpersonal skills to

assess client needs

coordinate activities

provide information in a team environment on a range of waste management issues

reading skills to interpret

maps

plans

documents

work requirements and material safety data sheets MSDS

problemsolving skills to source organise and apply information

selfmanagement skills to

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

apply accuracy and attention to detail

organise work methodically

use communications equipment twoway radio mobile phone

use applicable information technology

use PPE

oral communication skills to

ask questions

listen actively

consult

negotiate

provide information

follow instructions

written communication skills for

audit processing

report writing

documentation

process audit technical skills to

use recording equipment

use photographic equipment

use PPE

Required knowledge

environmental issues relating to

life cycle of products renew reuse and recycle

environmental regulations

renewable energy

identification of waste types including

streams nonconformances and characteristics

unanticipated waste

OHS requirements relating to

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

potential hazards and risks relating to

plant and equipment

emergency response procedures

resource recovery options relating to

valuable resources within materials

potential resources to be recovered

range of waste management services including

client requirements

organisational requirements

industry standards

legal implications

problemsolving strategies

sources of waste management information

waste management options

waste management hierarchy

waste minimisation strategies

waste audit processes including

common reasons for undertaking a waste audit

waste analytical methods for waste types streams and characteristics

industry practice for conducting process audits

standard audit requirements and procedures

nature and significance of waste minimisation hierarchy

waste disposal and recovery routes

sampling and recording techniques

types of client waste management surveys and their uses

site scoping

safe and efficient hazard and risk identification

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 process audit requirements

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 inputs outputs byproducts of processes and compliance with OHS requirements

observe work processes for efficiency and effectiveness in waste management waste minimisation and waste avoidance

identify quantify and source waste to determine how and why it was generated

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

Process audits must comply with the objectives of the client and as well as 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 process 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 of competency 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

CPPWMTA Review evaluate and document waste assessment findings

CPPWMT4003A Review, evaluate and document waste assessment findings.

Process audit requirements may include:

Organisational requirements may include information found in:

Equipment required may include:

Details relating to access to site and site requirements include:

Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:

Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:

Personal protective equipmentmust be:

Legislation and codes may include:

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

Hazards and risks may include:

Waste streams may include:

Relevant personnel may include:

Details of audit activity may include: