Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

CPPWMT2048 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare work areas for waste sorting

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPWMT2048 - Prepare work areas for waste sorting
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to prepare the work area for waste sorting. It covers organising plant, equipment and materials required for sorting activities, as well as identifying and reporting hazards in the work area. The unit requires the ability to identify non-conforming waste streams.The unit supports those who work under supervision in a waste management team.No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of endorsement.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

The following must be present and available to learners during assessment activities:

equipment:

PPE, as specified by organisational requirements

relationships with team members and supervisor:

working under supervision.

Timeframe:

as specified by organisational requirements.

Assessor requirements

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare to sort waste.
  • Task sheet is reviewed to identify waste recovery requirements and waste sorting site.
  • Plant, equipment and materials for safe and efficient waste sorting are selected and obtained according to task requirements.
  • Personal protective equipment (PPE)is selected, checked and used according to organisational and compliance requirements.
  • Potential hazards and risks are identified and controlled, or reported to relevant personnel according to organisational and compliance requirements.
       
Element: Identify waste to be sorted.
  • Waste types are identified for sorting and absence of non-conforming waste streams is confirmed, or problems are reported according to organisational requirements.
  • Sorting site is set up to ensure safe and efficient waste sorting according to organisational and compliance requirements.
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Prepare to sort waste.

1.1.

Task sheet is reviewed to identify waste recovery requirements and waste sorting site.

1.2.

Plant, equipment and materials for safe and efficient waste sorting are selected and obtained according to task requirements.

1.3.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)is selected, checked and used according to organisational and compliance requirements.

1.4.

Potential hazards and risks are identified and controlled, or reported to relevant personnel according to organisational and compliance requirements.

2.

Identify waste to be sorted.

2.1.

Waste types are identified for sorting and absence of non-conforming waste streams is confirmed, or problems are reported according to organisational requirements.

2.2.

Sorting site is set up to ensure safe and efficient waste sorting according to organisational and compliance requirements.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy the requirements of the elements, performance criteria, foundation skills and range of conditions of this unit.

The person must also prepare three work areas for waste sorting.

While preparing above work areas for waste sorting, the person must:

read and interpret work sheets to identify waste recovery tasks and site requirements

follow organisational procedures and comply with regulatory and legal requirements to:

protect the environment

select, check and use personal protective equipment (PPE)

identify and report hazards and risks in the work area

record and report waste details using organisational proformas

work safely with hazardous substances and dangerous goods

identify waste types to be processed including non-conforming waste

select and obtain the required plant, equipment and materials for waste sorting.

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must demonstrate knowledge of:

classifications of dangerous goods

hazards and risks associated with waste sorting including those related to hazardous substances and dangerous goods

organisational policies and procedures relating to:

selecting, checking and using plant, equipment and materials for sorting waste

reporting hazards and problems

safe work practices

plant, equipment and materials which may be used for sorting waste

procedures for containing segregated waste types including containment and isolation of hazardous waste

waste types, streams and characteristics including non-conforming waste streams.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions.

1.

Prepare to sort waste.

1.1.

Task sheet is reviewed to identify waste recovery requirements and waste sorting site.

1.2.

Plant, equipment and materials for safe and efficient waste sorting are selected and obtained according to task requirements.

1.3.

Personal protective equipment (PPE)is selected, checked and used according to organisational and compliance requirements.

1.4.

Potential hazards and risks are identified and controlled, or reported to relevant personnel according to organisational and compliance requirements.

2.

Identify waste to be sorted.

2.1.

Waste types are identified for sorting and absence of non-conforming waste streams is confirmed, or problems are reported according to organisational requirements.

2.2.

Sorting site is set up to ensure safe and efficient waste sorting according to organisational and compliance requirements.

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Compliance requirements must include:

commonwealth, state and territory legislation relating to waste sorting, including:

environmental protection

hazardous substances and dangerous goods

industry codes

licensing

work health and safety.

Relevant personnel must include at least one of the following:

supervisor or team leader

team member.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Task sheet is reviewed to identify waste recovery requirements and waste sorting site. 
Plant, equipment and materials for safe and efficient waste sorting are selected and obtained according to task requirements. 
Personal protective equipment (PPE)is selected, checked and used according to organisational and compliance requirements. 
Potential hazards and risks are identified and controlled, or reported to relevant personnel according to organisational and compliance requirements. 
Waste types are identified for sorting and absence of non-conforming waste streams is confirmed, or problems are reported according to organisational requirements. 
Sorting site is set up to ensure safe and efficient waste sorting according to organisational and compliance requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

CPPWMT2048 - Prepare work areas for waste sorting
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Assessment Record Sheet

CPPWMT2048 - Prepare work areas for waste sorting

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Assessment task 1: [title] Result: Competent Not yet competent

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Overall assessment result: Competent Not yet competent

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