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

CPPWMT4002 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Carry out waste audits

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency CPPWMT4002 - Carry out waste audits
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency specifies the outcomes required to carry out waste audits to meet the requirements of a waste audit plan. The unit covers interpreting the waste audit plan to identify audit tasks, equipment and compliance requirements and specific site requirements. The unit also covers identifying and managing hazards and risk at the audit site, and conducting a waste audit including isolating waste streams, and identifying, sorting measuring and recording waste. The unit requires audit activity details to be recorded and audit data to be compiled and presented.The unit supports those who work in lead roles in a waste management team.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit 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:

computer and relevant software to document waste audit outcomes

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

relationships with team members and supervisor:

working in a team.

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: Prepare for waste audit.
  • Waste audit plan is reviewed to identify work and compliance requirements.
  • Equipment required to conduct audit is obtained according to organisational requirements.
  • Specific site requirements are identified and followed according to waste audit plan and organisational requirements.
  • Hazards and risks are identified and managed or reported according to organisational and compliance requirements.
  • Audit site is set up to ensure safe and accurate data collection in consultation with relevant personnel.
       
Element: Conduct waste audit.
  • Waste audit is conducted according to waste audit plan and organisational and compliance requirements.
  • Waste stream is isolated to allow accurate audit according to waste audit plan.
  • Waste is identified, sorted, measured and recorded to ensure validity of data collection.
  • Unanticipated waste is identified and included in data collection.
  • Waste audit is completed, and waste and equipment are removed and site is restored to previous condition according to waste audit plan.
       
Element: Record waste audit findings.
  • Waste audit data is compiled and presented to relevant personnel according to organisational requirements.
  • Waste audit activity details are recorded according to audit plan and organisational 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.

Prepare for waste audit.

1.1.

Waste audit plan is reviewed to identify work and compliance requirements.

1.2.

Equipment required to conduct audit is obtained according to organisational requirements.

1.3.

Specific site requirements are identified and followed according to waste audit plan and organisational requirements.

1.4.

Hazards and risks are identified and managed or reported according to organisational and compliance requirements.

1.5.

Audit site is set up to ensure safe and accurate data collection in consultation with relevant personnel.

2.

Conduct waste audit.

2.1.

Waste audit is conducted according to waste audit plan and organisational and compliance requirements.

2.2

Waste stream is isolated to allow accurate audit according to waste audit plan.

2.3.

Waste is identified, sorted, measured and recorded to ensure validity of data collection.

2.4.

Unanticipated waste is identified and included in data collection.

2.5.

Waste audit is completed, and waste and equipment are removed and site is restored to previous condition according to waste audit plan.

3.

Record waste audit findings.

3.1.

Waste audit data is compiled and presented to relevant personnel according to organisational requirements.

3.2.

Waste audit activity details are recorded according to audit plan and organisational 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 conduct two waste audits.

While conducting above waste audits, the person must:

consult with site personnel to set up the audit site and carry out data collection activities

conduct a waste audit which complies with the waste audit plan, including:

identifying, sorting, measuring and recording waste

identifying unanticipated waste

validating the results

obtain and use equipment required to conduct the audit

record and compile waste audit data for presentation to relevant personnel

record waste audit activity details, as specified in the range of conditions

follow organisational procedures to work safely and comply with regulatory and legal requirements.

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

classifications of waste

hazards and risks associated with waste including hazardous substances and dangerous goods

organisational policies and procedures and regulatory and legal requirements relating to waste audits

waste audit processes, including:

available reprocessing options

material densities

nature and significance of waste minimisation hierarchy

potential hazards and risks

sampling and recording techniques

unanticipated waste

visual assessment procedures

waste containment methods

waste disposal and recovery methods

waste non-conformances

waste resource recovery and management options

waste types, streams and characteristics.

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

Prepare for waste audit.

1.1.

Waste audit plan is reviewed to identify work and compliance requirements.

1.2.

Equipment required to conduct audit is obtained according to organisational requirements.

1.3.

Specific site requirements are identified and followed according to waste audit plan and organisational requirements.

1.4.

Hazards and risks are identified and managed or reported according to organisational and compliance requirements.

1.5.

Audit site is set up to ensure safe and accurate data collection in consultation with relevant personnel.

2.

Conduct waste audit.

2.1.

Waste audit is conducted according to waste audit plan and organisational and compliance requirements.

2.2

Waste stream is isolated to allow accurate audit according to waste audit plan.

2.3.

Waste is identified, sorted, measured and recorded to ensure validity of data collection.

2.4.

Unanticipated waste is identified and included in data collection.

2.5.

Waste audit is completed, and waste and equipment are removed and site is restored to previous condition according to waste audit plan.

3.

Record waste audit findings.

3.1.

Waste audit data is compiled and presented to relevant personnel according to organisational requirements.

3.2.

Waste audit activity details are recorded according to audit plan and organisational 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 audit planmust include:

client requirements

date, time and duration of audit

equipment requirements

personnel requirements

sampling requirements

site access requirements

site-specific requirements.

Compliance requirements must include:

commonwealth, state and territory legislation relating to planning waste audits, including:

environmental protection

hazardous substances and dangerous goods

client confidentiality and privacy

industry codes

work health and safety

licensing requirements.

Equipment must include at least five of the following:

absorbent material

bunding equipment

camera

collection containers

lifting gear

measuring equipment

PPE

safety barriers and warning signs

sample bench

scales.

Specific site requirements must include:

access and egress points

security clearances

time of access

union requirements

work health and safety requirements and noise control

work permits.

Relevant personnel must include at least one of the following:

client

manager or supervisor

waste generator or waste generator personnel.

Waste audit activity details must include:

accidents and injuries

date

equipment used

location

results and findings

time

waste disposal.

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 audit plan is reviewed to identify work and compliance requirements. 
Equipment required to conduct audit is obtained according to organisational requirements. 
Specific site requirements are identified and followed according to waste audit plan and organisational requirements. 
Hazards and risks are identified and managed or reported according to organisational and compliance requirements. 
Audit site is set up to ensure safe and accurate data collection in consultation with relevant personnel. 
Waste audit is conducted according to waste audit plan and organisational and compliance requirements. 
Waste stream is isolated to allow accurate audit according to waste audit plan. 
Waste is identified, sorted, measured and recorded to ensure validity of data collection. 
Unanticipated waste is identified and included in data collection. 
Waste audit is completed, and waste and equipment are removed and site is restored to previous condition according to waste audit plan. 
Waste audit data is compiled and presented to relevant personnel according to organisational requirements. 
Waste audit activity details are recorded according to audit plan and organisational requirements. 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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