Required skills

OHS in relation to operating machinery such as safely switching off machinery before cleaning is started

communication of ideas and information by completing workplace documentation on the dispatch of solid waste

collecting analysing and organising information by recording the source and weight of waste

planning and organising activities by sequencing waste collection and packaging to ensure efficiency and minimum disruption of production

teamwork when removing waste from around machines to ensure flow of work

mathematical ideas and techniques by completing documentation of the packing and dispatch of solid waste

problemsolving skills by choosing from various options for waste disposal

use of technology by using and cleaning the bales to package waste

Required knowledge

sorting solid waste

difference between reusable and recyclable waste

example of each of the above

methods of reusable waste to be stored and used

weight limitations of each batch of solid waste

processing solid waste

OHS regulations on operating the shredding machine

capabilities of the shredding machine

appropriate baling method

dispatch and documentation

appropriate method for storage of solid waste prior to dispatching

problems caused by the accumulation of waste around machines

details that are recorded when dispatching solid waste

obtaining details for dispatching

maintaining waste packaging machines

OHS concerns related to cleaning and maintaining shredding machines

OHS concerns related to cleaning and maintaining baling machines

frequency that machines should be cleaned and lubricated

information sources

manuals safety and other documentation that are relevant to this task and where are they kept and information that is included in these documents

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

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

correct packing and dispatching solid waste

assess prepare and dispatch TWO lots of solid waste and maintain and clean waste packaging machines according to job and workplace specifications and the listed Performance Criteria

evidence for assessment may be gathered from assessment of the unit of competency alone or through an integrated assessment activity

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

assessment may take place on the job off the job or a combination of these Off the job assessment must be undertaken in a closely simulated workplace environment

solid waste and disposal equipment

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended

Enterprise procedures may include:

Packaging techniques may include:

Dispatch methods may include:

Quality standards may include:

Substrate handling may include: