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

CPPWMT3041 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify waste management operational requirements

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPWMT3041 - Identify waste management operational requirements
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to identify, interpret and apply operational requirements of the waste management industry. The unit covers identifying, interpreting and summarising key industry organisations and information to determine legal compliance and industry procedures relating to waste management. The unit requires an understanding of waste management environmental issues and how the waste management hierarchy is applied.The unit supports those who work under limited 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:

personal protective equipment (PPE), as specified by organisational requirements

specifications:

relevant organisational job statements

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 and apply waste management industry information.
  • Waste management compliance requirements are identified and interpreted.
  • Waste management industry procedures are identified and interpreted.
  • Key waste management organisations able to provide information and assist individuals and enterprises are identified, and their information and services are evaluated.
  • Waste management compliance and procedural requirements are summarised and explained.
       
Element: Identify future waste management career opportunities.
  • Key waste management industry sectors and occupations are identified.
  • Possible career directions in the waste management industry are discussed with relevant personnel.
  • Opportunities for development are identified in consultation with relevant personnel.
       
Element: Identify waste management environmental issues.
  • Waste management hierarchy and waste minimisation strategies are identified.
  • Opportunities to minimise waste are identified according to organisational requirements.
  • Importance of waste management and impact of waste on the environment are identified according to 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 and apply waste management industry information.

1.1.

Waste management compliance requirements are identified and interpreted.

1.2.

Waste management industry procedures are identified and interpreted.

1.3.

Key waste management organisations able to provide information and assist individuals and enterprises are identified, and their information and services are evaluated.

1.4.

Waste management compliance and procedural requirements are summarised and explained.

2.

Identify future waste management career opportunities.

2.1.

Key waste management industry sectors and occupations are identified.

2.2.

Possible career directions in the waste management industry are discussed with relevant personnel.

2.3.

Opportunities for development are identified in consultation with relevant personnel.

3.

Identify waste management environmental issues.

3.1.

Waste management hierarchy and waste minimisation strategies are identified.

3.2.

Opportunities to minimise waste are identified according to organisational requirements.

3.3.

Importance of waste management and impact of waste on the environment are identified according to 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 identify and verbally summarise operational requirements of the waste management industry covering:

identified waste management requirements, including:

compliance requirements, as specified in the range of conditions

industry information, as specified in the range of conditions

identified future career opportunities in the waste management industry based on an assessment of key industry sectors and occupations

identified waste management environmental issues, including methods for using the waste management hierarchy and the importance of waste management in relation to environmental protection.

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

classifications of waste

key environmental issues related to waste management including waste minimisation and how the waste management hierarchy is applied

key organisations, occupations and career opportunities in the waste management industry

organisational procedures and regulatory and legal requirements relating to the waste management industry

waste disposal and recovery methods

waste types, as specified in the range of conditions.

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 and apply waste management industry information.

1.1.

Waste management compliance requirements are identified and interpreted.

1.2.

Waste management industry procedures are identified and interpreted.

1.3.

Key waste management organisations able to provide information and assist individuals and enterprises are identified, and their information and services are evaluated.

1.4.

Waste management compliance and procedural requirements are summarised and explained.

2.

Identify future waste management career opportunities.

2.1.

Key waste management industry sectors and occupations are identified.

2.2.

Possible career directions in the waste management industry are discussed with relevant personnel.

2.3.

Opportunities for development are identified in consultation with relevant personnel.

3.

Identify waste management environmental issues.

3.1.

Waste management hierarchy and waste minimisation strategies are identified.

3.2.

Opportunities to minimise waste are identified according to organisational requirements.

3.3.

Importance of waste management and impact of waste on the environment are identified according to 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.

Waste management industry procedures must include at least three of the following:

developing environmental management strategies

developing waste management plans

educating the public on waste and lean management techniques

identifying waste contamination and unacceptable waste types

identifying and segregating waste types, including:

solid: non-hazardous

liquid: non-hazardous

hazardous: regulated, prescribed, dangerous goods, quarantined, medical and clinical

recoverable resources

licensing related to plant and equipment operation and waste management facilities

selling reusable waste to the public.

Relevant personnel must include at least one of the following:

industry representative

manager

supervisor or team leader.

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
Waste management compliance requirements are identified and interpreted. 
Waste management industry procedures are identified and interpreted. 
Key waste management organisations able to provide information and assist individuals and enterprises are identified, and their information and services are evaluated. 
Waste management compliance and procedural requirements are summarised and explained. 
Key waste management industry sectors and occupations are identified. 
Possible career directions in the waste management industry are discussed with relevant personnel. 
Opportunities for development are identified in consultation with relevant personnel. 
Waste management hierarchy and waste minimisation strategies are identified. 
Opportunities to minimise waste are identified according to organisational requirements. 
Importance of waste management and impact of waste on the environment are identified according to compliance requirements. 

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