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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Prepare for audit
   • Review audit plan to determine job requirements
   • Obtain the equipmentrequired to conduct the audit plan
   • Identify and follow details relating to access to site and site requirements in accordance with job requirements
   • Assess audit site for hazards and advise appropriate personnel according to audit plan
   • Set up audit site to ensure safe and accurate data collection in accordance with audit plan, site requirements and relevant legislation
   • Pre-check appropriate personal protective equipment for operability
   • Utilise appropriate personal protective equipment in accordance with job requirements, manufacturers' specifications, company requirements, OHS and other relevant legislation
   • Identify and manage potential job requirementrisks and hazards in accordance with company requirements, OHS and other relevant legislation
2. Conduct audit
   • Conduct waste audit in accordance with audit plan, OHS and other relevant legislation
   • Isolate waste stream to allow accurate audit in accordance with waste audit plan requirements
   • Identify, sort, measure and record waste accurately to ensure validity of data collection
   • Identify unanticipated waste and include in data collection
   • At completion of audit, remove waste, pack equipment and restore site to previous condition in accordance with audit plan and company requirements
   • Issue and collect audit material such as waste management survey from designated persons in accordance with waste audit requirements
3. Document audit findings
   • Collect, compile and tabulate audit data and provide to relevant personnel
   • Document all waste audit activity details in accordance with audit plan and company requirements

Required Skills

Refer to Evidence Guide

Evidence Required

Critical aspects of competency

Identify sort measure and record wastes

Identify unanticipated waste

Conduct an accurate and valid waste audit

Knowledge needed to achieve the performance criteria

Knowledge and understanding are essential to apply this unit in the workplace to transfer the skills to other contexts and to deal with unplanned events The knowledge requirements for this unit are listed below

Common reasons for undertaking a waste audit standard

Audit requirements and procedures

Waste types

Streams and characteristics

Measurements including weights and volumes

Sampling techniques

Recording techniques

Company requirements

Potential risks and hazards in waste audit

Emergency response procedures

occupational health and safety requirements

Duty of care in provision of services

Relevant industry standards

Relevant legislation

Relevant environmental regulations

OHS hierarchy of control

Specific skills needed to achieve the performance criteria

To achieve the performance criteria some complementary skills are required These are

oral communication skills including questioning listening following instructions

reading and interpreting skills

written communication skills for documentation and report writing

methodical organisation of work

identification of waste types

streams and characteristics recognition of unanticipated waste types

using recording equipment

using photographic equipment

accuracy and attention to detail

computer skills

using communications equipment twoway radio and mobile phone

estimating

hazard identification

use of emergency and personal protective equipment

safe and efficient work practices

Resources required to assess this unit

The following resources should be available

waste audit plan in a workplace

portfolio case studies if required

audit resources including camera equipment

Gaining evidence to assess this unit

For valid and reliable assessment of this unit the competency should be demonstrated over a period of time and be observed by the assessor or assessment team working together to conduct the assessment The competency is to be demonstrated in a range of situations which may include customerworkplace interruptions and involvement in related activities normally experienced in the workplace

Evidence of competency is best obtained by observing activities in the relevant environment and by carrying out waste audit under normal industry operating conditions If this is not practicable observations in realistic simulated environments may be substituted

Consistency in performance

Audit requires that strategies meet the objectives of clients and comply with industry expectations in the particular client environment If the environment is narrowly defined or is not representative of industry needs it will be necessary to assess the unit within a variety of waste management environments or different client needs to assess competency in the development of waste management strategies

Oral questioning or written audit and hypothetical situations scenarios may be used to assess underpinning knowledge In audit situations where the candidate is offered a preference between oral questioning and written audit questions are to be identical

Supplementary evidence may be obtained from relevant authenticated correspondence from existing supervisors team leaders or specialist training staff

Note All practical demonstrations must adhere to the safety and environmental regulations relevant to each state or territory

Key competency levels

There are a number of processes that are learnt throughout work and life which are required in all jobs They are fundamental processes and generally transferable to other work functions Some of these are covered by the key competencies although others may be added

Information below highlights how these processes are applied in this competency standard

	Perform the process			Perform and administer the process		Perform administer and design the process
How can communication of ideas and information be applied						Discuss audit plans with clients and colleagues
How can information be collected analysed and organised						Gather information from a number of sources including regulatory sources relevant personnel and company specifications about carrying out a waste audit
How are activities planned and organised						Plan appropriately for waste audit
How can teamwork be applied						Conduct discussions with clients andor colleagues during client contact
How can the use of mathematical ideas and techniques be applied						Conduct mathematical calculations for waste audit plan
How can problemsolving skills be applied						Alleviate client concerns throughout the waste management audit while observing company requirements
How can the use of technology be applied						Demonstrate understanding of technological principles and physical skills to use appropriate equipment

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Range Statement

The range statement links the required knowledge and organisational and technical requirements to the workplace context. It describes any contextual variables that will be used or encountered when applying the competency in work situations. It allows for different work practices and work and knowledge requirements as well as for differences between organisations and workplaces. The following variables may be present for this particular unit.

Audit activity details should include:

accidents/injuries

date

equipment used

location

results/findings

time

waste disposal.

Audit plan may include but is not limited to:

collection of photographic evidence

measurement and recording requirements

OHS requirements

personnel and equipment requirements including personal protective equipment

sample requirements

site contacts

site requirements.

Company/client includes all forms of business enterprises in this context including government agencies, local governments/councils, private and public companies and residents/ratepayers.

Client requirements are found in briefing documents, letters, quality assurance documents, tender/contract documents and verbal or written instructions.

Details relating to access to site and site requirements include but are not limited to:

access and egress points

occupational health and safety requirements and noise control

personal protective equipment

security clearance

time of access

union requirements

work permits.

Emergency and personal protective equipment must include:

appropriate footwear

communications equipment

eye protection

eyewash kit

fire extinguishers

First Aid kit

gloves

overalls and protective clothing.

Emergency and personal protective equipment could also include:

breathing apparatus

emergency procedure guides

face shield/mask

goggles/protective glasses

hard hat

hearing protection

material safety data sheets

spill kit.

Equipment required includes:

absorbent material

bunding equipment

camera

collection containers

lifting gear

measurement equipment

personal protective equipment

reference manuals

safety barriers and warning signs

sample bench

scales.

Manufacturers' specifications are found in equipment specifications and operator manuals.

Measurement of waste should include number, proportion/percentage, volume and weight.

Performance of this unit is carried out in accordance with relevant requirements of the following:

Australian Standards

environmental regulations

legislative requirements

manufacturers' specifications

OHS regulations

organisational procedures

relevant state/territory regulations.

Potential job requirement risks and hazards include but are not limited to:

contamination

dust

fire

gases and fumes

hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)

inadequately contained waste

injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work

other vehicles and equipment

projectiles

spark-producing equipment

weather.

Relevant personnel include but are not limited to client, householder, management and waste generator's personnel.

Site may include business premises, landfill site, local government area, plant/factory and waste processing plant.

Unanticipated waste includes any waste stream not expected to be present within the sample.

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