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

CPPWMT2049 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Assist with response to waste emergencies

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPWMT2049 - Assist with response to waste emergencies
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to assist with responding to a range of emergencies that may occur in a waste management work site. The unit covers identifying potential hazards and risks in the waste management work area, and following emergency response and reporting procedures including evacuation. It also covers using signalling processes to communicate the emergency situation, and organising site clean-up processes and appropriate signage for regulated waste to comply with legal requirements.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:

emergency and personal protective 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: Identify waste emergency situations.
  • Potential hazards and risks are identified in a waste emergency situation.
  • Waste emergency is reported to relevant personnel according to organisational and compliance requirements.
  • Industry-accepted signalling processes are identified and used according to organisational requirements.
       
Element: Follow emergency response procedures.
  • Emergency response procedures are clarified with relevant personnel.
  • Emergency and personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, checked and used according to organisational requirements.
  • Evacuation procedures are explained to appropriate personnel according to organisational requirements.
       
Element: Organise site clean-up processes
  • Need to remove hazards from the emergency site is identified and explained to relevant personnel.
  • Signage is used to identify regulated waste according to organisational and compliance requirements.
  • Clean-up requirements are arranged and reported 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.

Identify waste emergency situations.

1.1.

Potential hazards and risks are identified in a waste emergency situation.

1.2.

Waste emergency is reported to relevant personnel according to organisational and compliance requirements.

1.3.

Industry-accepted signalling processes are identified and used according to organisational requirements.

2.

Follow emergency response procedures.

2.1.

Emergency response procedures are clarified with relevant personnel.

2.2.

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

2.3.

Evacuation procedures are explained to appropriate personnel according to organisational requirements.

3.

Organise site clean-up processes

3.1.

Need to remove hazards from the emergency site is identified and explained to relevant personnel.

3.2.

Signage is used to identify regulated waste according to organisational and compliance requirements.

3.3.

Clean-up requirements are arranged and reported 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 assist responses to two different waste emergency situations.

While assisting with above waste emergency response activities, the person must:

accurately identify the waste emergency situation

accurately report the details of the emergency situation to appropriate personnel

follow organisational procedures to work safely and comply with regulatory and legal requirements while responding to waste emergencies

explain evacuation procedures to appropriate personnel

identify and use industry-accepted signalling processes to communicate the emergency situation

use appropriate signage to identify regulated waste

organise site clean-up processes to remove hazards from the emergency site.

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

classifications of dangerous goods

compliance requirements relating to environmental protection, dangerous goods and hazardous substances

emergency response procedures for waste management sites, including:

confined space procedures

location of alarms, emergency and communications equipment

procedures for contacting emergency services and environmental agencies

reporting requirements

signalling techniques

waste containment and isolation methods

organisational health and safety policies and procedures relating to emergency response.

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.

Identify waste emergency situations.

1.1.

Potential hazards and risks are identified in a waste emergency situation.

1.2.

Waste emergency is reported to relevant personnel according to organisational and compliance requirements.

1.3.

Industry-accepted signalling processes are identified and used according to organisational requirements.

2.

Follow emergency response procedures.

2.1.

Emergency response procedures are clarified with relevant personnel.

2.2.

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

2.3.

Evacuation procedures are explained to appropriate personnel according to organisational requirements.

3.

Organise site clean-up processes

3.1.

Need to remove hazards from the emergency site is identified and explained to relevant personnel.

3.2.

Signage is used to identify regulated waste according to organisational and compliance requirements.

3.3.

Clean-up requirements are arranged and reported 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.

Relevant personnel must include at least two of the following:

colleagues

emergency services officers

environmental protection officers

supervisors

other affected parties.

Compliance requirements must include:

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

environmental protection

hazardous substances and dangerous goods

industry codes

work health and safety.

Hazards must include:

waste, contamination, equipment or other situation which poses a risk to health and safety at the emergency site.

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
Potential hazards and risks are identified in a waste emergency situation. 
Waste emergency is reported to relevant personnel according to organisational and compliance requirements. 
Industry-accepted signalling processes are identified and used according to organisational requirements. 
Emergency response procedures are clarified with relevant personnel. 
Emergency and personal protective equipment (PPE) is selected, checked and used according to organisational requirements. 
Evacuation procedures are explained to appropriate personnel according to organisational requirements. 
Need to remove hazards from the emergency site is identified and explained to relevant personnel. 
Signage is used to identify regulated waste according to organisational and compliance requirements. 
Clean-up requirements are arranged and reported according to organisational and compliance requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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