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 discussion in a training 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:

interpret organisational information to understand and explain roles and responsibilities

research, interpret and comply with a range of legislative and procedural requirements

apply interpersonal and communication techniques together with organisational and operational standards to build effective working relationships

explain 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

Identifying waste management industry vocational requirements 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 identification of the waste management industry’s vocational requirements.

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:

CPPCMN3001B Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

CPPWMT3044A Identify wastes and hazards.

Required skills

interpersonal skills to work in a team environment in a range of waste management activities

oral communication skills to:

follow instructions

ask questions

raise awareness of environmental issues

request advice or further information

reading skills to interpret work requirements and material safety data sheets (MSDS)

self-management skills to:

organise work methodically

source, organise and apply information

use information technology for specific tasks

Required knowledge

environmental management relating to:

techniques to minimise erosion

waste types, streams and characteristics

waste covering requirements and considerations

resource recovery options

industry standards

identification of:

types of waste management situations and responses

waste non-conformances

relevant legislation

OHS requirements relating to:

OHS hierarchy of control

potential hazards and risks in a waste management environment

emergency response procedures

relevant legislation

waste management provision, including:

legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to specific waste management functions

organisational pricing schedules

organisational requirements and structure, including workplace communication channels and procedures

potential resources to be recovered

terms and conditions of employment

waste management options

waste management hierarchy

duty of care

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.

Applicable legislation and national standards may include:

Australian standards

award and enterprise agreements

codes of practice

commonwealth, state and territory legislation that affects organisational operation, including:

anti-discrimination and diversity

environmental

equal employment opportunity

industrial relations

OHS

licensing arrangements.

Industry procedures may include:

acceptable waste types

carbon trading emissions policy

compacting waste

dealing with contaminated waste

developing an environmental management strategy

developing waste management plans

dispatching processed waste

educating the public on waste and lean management techniques

identifying waste types:

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

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

hazardous – regulated, prescribed, quarantined, medical and clinical

recoverable resources, e.g. recyclable and green waste

maintaining waste processing plant and equipment

manual sorting of waste

monitoring and maintaining waste disposal site

moving waste

operating waste processing plant

preparing waste for re-use

rehabilitating landfill site

resource recovery

responding to waste emergency

segregating waste

selling recoverable waste to the public in a tip shop environment

storage of waste

waste audit

waste minimisation

waste receival

waste recycle

unacceptable levels of contamination.

OHS requirements may include:

identification of hazardous waste:

clinical-related

prescribed

quarantined

regulated

organisational OHS guidelines such as the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including:

communications equipment

eye protection, such as goggles and protective glasses

eyewash kit

fire extinguishers

first aid kit

footwear

gloves

overalls and protective clothing

breathing apparatus

emergency procedure guides

face shields or masks

hard hats

hearing protection

MSDS

spill kit.

Rights and responsibilities of employees may include:

confidentiality and privacy rights

protection from discrimination and sexual harassment

safety and care with respect to OHS requirements

taking direction from supervisors

terms and conditions of own employment.

Rights and responsibilities of employers may include:

responsibility for providing a safe environment free from:

discrimination

sexual harassment (see state and commonwealth anti-discrimination legislation)

right to dismiss employees if they:

are negligent

are careless

cause an accident

commit a criminal offence

commit acts of disloyalty, such as revealing confidential information (see Commonwealth Fair Work Act 2009).

Opportunities for development may include:

access and equity policy, principles and practice

career planning and development

coaching, mentoring and supervision

formal and informal learning programs

internal and external training provision

personal study

quality assurance assessment and recommendations

recognition of current competency assessment

recognition of prior learning assessment

records and information systems and processes

work experience and exchange opportunities

workplace skills assessment.

Waste minimisationhierarchy may include:

by level of weighting importance:

dispose

recycle

re-use.