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 a simulated environment for waste receival.

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:

interpret waste receival schedule and job requirements

identify potential hazards and risks to waste receival and unloading

coordinate unloading of waste

observe OHS requirements.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment of essential underpinning knowledge may be conducted in an off-site context. It is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian standards’ requirements.

Resource implications for assessment include:

work plans and approved specifications

forms and procedures manuals.

Method of assessment

The process of receiving waste must comply with 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 receival 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 relevant to the job function, for example:

CPPCMN2003A Provide effective client service

CPPCMN3003A Contribute to workplace safety arrangements

CPPWMT3044A Identify wastes and hazards.

Required skills

interpersonal skills to work in a team environment

literacy skills to:

report on receival activity

document and keep records

read and interpret:

procedure guidelines

work requirements and material safety data sheets (MSDS)

analytical skills to:

segregate valuable resources in waste

segregate waste types, including potentially hazardous waste

numeracy skills to:

calculate fees

estimate and identify gross weight and payload of vehicle

provide correct change

measure weights and volumes

measure waste

oral communication skills to:

ask questions

follow instructions

give clear information

listen effectively

problem-solving skills to:

identify hazards and risks

identify waste types, including regulated waste and waste non-conformance

resolve pressure situations in a prompt, calm manner

self-management skills to:

apply signalling techniques

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

organise work methodically

handle waste non-conformances

use emergency and PPE

Required knowledge

identification of:

waste contaminants

waste monitoring procedures

waste non-conformances

waste non-conformance handling procedures

waste management options

waste storage requirements

waste monitoring and sampling, including:

containment of hazardous waste

isolation

recording waste received

identifying and sampling waste types

measurements, including:

volumes

weights

OHS requirements relating to:

chemical storage and decanting

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

first aid

potential hazards and risks relating to:

waste containment and segregation techniques

emergency response procedures

resource recovery options relating to:

valuable resources within materials

potential resources to be recovered

timeframe to recover resources

industry standards and legislation

environmental issues

environmental regulations

recycling options

service requirements, including:

duty of care

organisational requirements

reporting requirements

unloading requirements

waste management hierarchy

waste containment and disposal techniques

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Waste receival schedule may include:

acceptable waste types

characteristics of waste

classification of waste

client details and requirements

emergency and PPE requirements

job sequence and delivery times

measurement and recording requirements

OHS requirements

personnel requirements

pick-up locations

recycling requirements

sampling requirements

site requirements

unacceptable levels of contamination

unloading requirements.

Clientmay include:

all forms of business enterprises in this context, including:

government agencies

internal customers

local governments and councils

private and public companies

residents and ratepayers.

Equipment may include:

barriers and warning signs

communications equipment

compactors

conveyors

generators

hoses

lifting equipment

loadshifting equipment

PPE

pumps

recording equipment

sampling equipment

scales

skips

sorting tables

storage containers

tools

trailers

trolleys

vacuums

weighbridge

waste containers.

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

damage to plant, vehicle or property

harm to the environment

illness or injury to employees, contractors or the public

injuries resulting from manual handling and repetitive work.

Hazards and risks may include:

broken glass

broken metal

compaction equipment

contamination

dust

fire

gases and fumes

hazardous waste (e.g. sharps)

narrow driveways

other vehicles and equipment

overhanging signs

projectiles

spark-producing equipment

unguarded conveyor belts

weather.

Organisational requirements may include information found in:

briefing papers

job sheets

letters

memos

operations manuals

quality assurance documents

tender and contract documents

verbal or written instructions

work procedures.

Legislation and codesmay include:

codes, including:

Australian Code for the Transport of Dangerous Goods by Road and Rail

industry

commonwealth, state and territory legislation, including:

anti-discrimination

environmental protection

equal employment opportunity

freedom of information

industrial

OHS

trade practices

road laws.

Unloading waste may include:

access to site

capacity of site

manoeuvrability of vehicles

minimising hazards and risks

stable ground conditions.

Unloading waste may include use of:

cart lifter

forklift

front-end loader

high pressure vacuum loading

shovel.

Emergency and personal protective equipmentmust include:

communications equipment

eye protection, such as goggles and protective glasses

eyewash kit

fire extinguishers

first aid kit

footwear

gloves

overalls and protective clothing.

Emergency and personal protective equipmentcould also include:

breathing apparatus

emergency procedure guides

face shields or masks

hard hats

hearing protection

MSDS

oil absorbent materials

spill kit.

Personal protective equipmentmust be:

cleaned and fitted according to organisational requirements, manufacturer specifications and OHS requirements

worn when required according to organisational requirements

stored according to organisational requirements.

Waste receival site may include:

composting facility

landfill site

materials recovery facility

transfer station

treatment site

waste generator site

waste processing plant.

Waste typemay include:

solid (non-hazardous), e.g. construction and demolition

liquid (non-hazardous), e.g. chemical and aqueous

hazardous – regulated, prescribed, quarantined, medical and clinical

recoverable resources, e.g. recyclable and green waste.

Waste characteristicsmay include:

density

level of contamination

quality

shape

size

volume

weight.

Hazardous and dangerous waste may include:

all waste depending on the condition, environment and personal exposure

biological products

blood products

broken metal

chemicals

electrical wiring

gases and fumes

glass

hospital waste

leaking containers

medical waste

needles and syringes

oil and petrol.

Reusable or recyclable options may include:

extract and re-use useful substances found in waste

extract useful materials from garbage or waste

recondition and adapt to a new use or function

reprocess.

Waste non-conformances may include:

contamination

hazardous or dangerous waste

inferior quality and unacceptable waste streams.

Measurement may include:

number of units

volume

weight.

Recording may include:

accident reports

checklists

emergency reports

environmental protection authority waste transport certificates

incident reports.

Directions to unloading sitemay include:

arrows

maps

signs

verbal or written instructions.

Storage facility may include:

bunded area

bunker

container

pit

stockpile

tank

truck

under awning

warehouse.