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 work environment using loadshifting equipment.

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 job sheets

organise equipment operation

load safely and efficiently

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

Moving waste using loadshifting equipment 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 moving 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:

CPPWMT3019A Prepare waste for re-use

CPPWMT3044A Identify wastes and hazards.

Required skills

driving ability to facilitate safe and efficient driving

interpersonal skills to work in a team environment

numeracy skills to:

measure weights and volumes

measure waste

literacy skills to:

report waste movements and loading activity

read and interpret:

graduated devices

procedure guidelines

specifications

work requirements and material safety data sheets (MSDS)

oral communication skills to:

direct traffic

ask questions

follow instructions

provide clear information

listen actively

problem-solving skills to:

identify hazards and risks

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

segregate waste types, including potentially hazardous wastes

self-management skills to:

apply signalling techniques

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

handle waste non-conformances

identify routes

organise work methodically

safely load and unload waste

use emergency and PPE

work in confined spaces

waste identification, including:

containment of hazardous waste

isolation

recording waste sorted

identifying and sampling waste types

Required knowledge

driving:

licence requirements

road laws

map reading

equipment operation to facilitate:

basic cleaning and maintenance of equipment

selection of plant and equipment

identification of:

waste contaminants

waste non-conformances

waste types, streams and characteristics

loading and unloading methods

equipment load weight requirements

types of loading equipment

waste loading and unloading and moving hazards

requirements for handling and transporting waste

waste processing equipment

potential hazards and risks relating to:

waste loading and unloading techniques

emergency response procedures

OHS requirements relating to:

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

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.

Job sheet and schedule typically include:

emergency and PPE requirements

job route and sequence

site contact

site requirements

vehicle and associated equipment requirements

waste type, classification, characteristics and transport requirements.

Loadshifting equipment may include:

dozers

earthmoving equipment

forklifts

loaders:

front-end

rear-end

tailgate

trucks:

articulated

open-bodied:

hook lift

pump

vacuum

rigid

windrow turners.

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

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.

Organisational requirements may include information found in:

briefing papers

job sheets

letters

memos

operations manuals

quality assurance documents

verbal or written instructions

work procedures.

Relevant 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.

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.

Potential 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.

Emergency response action or procedures may include:

cleaning up

containing emergency

isolating or shutting down equipment or plant

evacuation

first aid

making site safe

notifying authorities

using PPE.

Relevant personnelmay include:

client

team leader

team member

management

supervisor.

Integrity of containment may include checks for:

contamination

drum expansion

gases

leaching

leaks

seals

spillage

unstable form.

Loading method may include:

cart lifter

forklift

front-end loader

high pressure vacuum loading

loading by hand

shovelling.

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.

Cleaning of equipment may include:

cleaning products and fluids

high pressure water or air-hosing

shovelling

sweeping out

using decontamination products

vacuuming.