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.

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:

load and dispatch waste

identify potential hazards and risks to operation

liaise with waste disposal facility and relevant regulatory bodies

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

Dispatching processed 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 dispatch 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:

CPPWMT3017A Store waste

CPPWMT3019A Prepare waste for re-use.

Required skills

analytical skills to:

identify hazards and risks

identify waste types and waste non-conformances

identify and segregate waste, including segregating valuable resources in composite materials

interpersonal skills to work in a team environment

oral communication skills to:

ask questions

listen actively

provide information

problem-solving skills to:

maintain plant and equipment

select plant and equipment

waste dispatching technical skills to:

operate and undertake basic cleaning of plant and equipment

apply waste dispatch techniques

technology skills to use computers

reading skills to interpret:

job sheets

graduated devices

work requirements and material safety data sheets (MSDS)

self-management skills to:

apply signalling techniques

conduct work practices safely and efficiently

handle waste non-conformances

organise work methodically

use emergency and PPE

written communication skills for:

labelling

report writing

Required knowledge

identification of:

waste sorting techniques

waste contaminants

waste non-conformances

waste types, streams and characteristics

waste storage methods

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

OHS requirements relating to:

dangerous goods and hazardous substances

OHS hierarchy of control

plant, equipment and materials to facilitate:

operation of waste processing plant and equipment

basic cleaning and maintenance of plant and equipment

plant shut-down, lock-out and isolation procedures

recycling

potential hazards and risks relating to:

dispatch of waste

containment and segregation techniques

emergency response procedures

loading requirements

resource recovery options relating to:

valuable resources within materials

potential resources to be dispatched

timeframe to recover resources

legislation

service requirements for waste dispatch, including:

organisational requirements

client requirements

dispatch methods

organisational requirements

signage requirements

regulated waste compatibilities

types of loading equipment

signalling techniques

reporting requirements

waste management options

waste management hierarchy

waste site management plan

duty of care

industry standards

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 dispatch requirements may include:

access to storage facility and loading site

emergency and PPE

environmental conditions

legislative requirements for loading and transport

loading equipment

security

signage

transportation requirements

waste compatibilities.

Waste type may 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.

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 codes may 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.

Equipment may include:

baling materials

calculators

chains and dogs

communications equipment

compactors

cranes

earthmoving equipment

forklifts

generators

hoses

lifting equipment

load binder winches

loadshifting equipment

loaders

PPE

plastic sheeting

pumps

recording equipment

regulated waste identification signage

ropes

sampling equipment

scales

scrapers

shovels

storage containers:

crates

bins

drums

freight containers

garbage bags

garbage bins, including mobile bins

hoppers

tapes

tarpaulins

trolleys

vacuums

weighbridge.

Emergency and personal protective equipment must 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.

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.

Loading assistance may include:

cart lifter

forklift

high pressure vacuum loading.

Storage facility may include:

bunded area

bunker

container

pit

stockpile

tank

truck

under awning

warehouse.

Storage facility may be located at:

materials recovery facility

treatment site

waste generator site.

Regulated waste identification signage requirements may include:

classification of dangerous goods

emergency information panels

fire extinguisher indicator signs

hazardous classes

HAZCHEM codes

packaging group numbers.

Integrity of containment checking may include checks for:

contamination

drum expansion

gases

leaching

leaks

seals

spillage

unstable form.

Cleaning of area and equipment may include:

cleaning products and fluids

high pressure water or air-hosing

shovelling

sweeping out

using decontamination products

vacuuming.

Contamination may include:

exposure to sunlight

infestation

mixing with other waste types

rot or mould

waterlogging.

Details of dispatch may include:

amount or volume of waste

date dispatched

details of transport

environmental protection authority documentation

material to be recycled

monitoring or maintenance requirements

safety measures undertaken

special loading assistance provided

storage space freed

waste type.